Homemade wide white walls

Im sure the process is old news, but it actually friggin' works!!! I used a grinder with a 36 grit flap disk. Tried it today and here's the before and after:

 

Great job! Wanted to do that myself after watching the videos....
I need a set of WW for the '49. No tires now but when the time comes I'll search for the right set to work with. Saw a used set of narrow WW radials - very little wear - at our local pull-a-part last month for $150. All mounted on a set of modern goofy "wagon wheel" rims. I was after other parts and didn't pick them up. But next time I will.
What kind of tires did you work with? Did you do this stationary or with the tire spinning?

 

Saw a family racking in some coin doing this at Hot August Nights in Reno years ago. They sure were some dirty folks however.

 

I did it with the wheel spinning. As far as I know you can use any tire with a skinny white or raised white letters. I was really fascinated by the process when I saw it. It took me about 20 minutes per tire, and while theyre not perfect, they look good from a few feet away and a hell of a lot better then the skinnies!

 

Painted on the 55 and go-cart
Port-a-walls on the boat trailer
Store bought on the bike.
Grinding a regular white into a wide white wall is best... on the '96 Buick

 

Did it on mine a few years ago and recently for new rears! But i used a belt sander on a new set , much better & it didn't gouge(?) the Whites.First set i did i used the disk sander.Good but very messy!!lol
JimV

 

I did a set for my F1 and really happy with 'em

 

Did the ones on my 54 the same way. Lowrider guys have been doing it for years.

 

Thanks for sharing. I'm going to try this!!!

 

I've got a machine that does this. It's smooth as glass when it's used. It's also for sale

 

Can you send me some pics and what you are asking for it?

 

does it work on any type of tire?