Why did we stop using white wall tires?
It wasn’t until 1910 that B. F. Goodrich started adding carbon black to its tires, as this ingredient added strength and durability to the rubber. Soon, most new cars rolled out of the factory on black tires, as this updated chemistry resulted in a stronger tire. The stabilizing chemical, carbon black makes the tires black. It prevents damage from UV light, draws heat away from parts of the car that tend to get hot when driving, and makes the tires durable.
Are whitewall tires making a comeback?
Full-fledged wide whitewalls have made a return in modified car culture. The resurgence of traditional hot rods, customs, retro, lowriders and resto-cal cars have also contributed to the resurgence in whitewall tires. whitewall tires are well-known for their white circle of paint running around the rim. These tires are unique, so they require careful treatment with a quality paint that both sticks to rubber and resists changing color. With the right tools, you can easily give a whitewall tire a fresh coat of paint.