Whitewall
/ˈwaɪtwɔːl/noun
A tire for a car or bicycle that has a strip around the outside that is white.
He drove a classic car with whitewall tires.
Often appears as...
- whitewall tires
- whitewall rubber
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Pro Tip 1/3Automotive Style
Whitewall tires are associated with classic cars and can evoke nostalgia.
His restored '57 Chevy had shiny whitewall tires that turned heads.
Pro Tip 2/3Seldom Seen Today
Whitewall tires are rare on modern vehicles, often found on vintage or classic models.
At the car show, almost every vintage vehicle had whitewall tires.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Icon
Whitewall tires symbolize American car culture from the mid-20th century.
Whitewall tires remind me of the 1950s' American diners and rock 'n' roll.
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