Classic VW BuGs PortaWall White Wall Inserts Truths Myths for Vintage Beetle Restoration

[@thisoldjunk5752]

I was recently @ DubSplash in Texas, ran into a guy who started talking about whitewall options. I told him you had done a video on the portawalls. His negatives were basically everything you just covered, fraying, yellowing, peeling etc. Thanks for the great info!

[@mustie1]

l have them on my bus in the thumb nail, the back tires after a ride will have a gap in them for about a half hour, the tire flex will push them out, but the fronts are fine, less weight, these are also the 3 inch ones so that dosent help.

[@classicvwbugs]

Yeah the 3" wide white is too big, they flop out.

[@kenball1980]

I found Mustie in the wild, happy day!

[@glenjamindle]

I'm restoring a '64 Shasta camper and was looking at whitewall options. Do you think these would work?

[@NoName-ik2du]

Glad I watched this. Bought a car and the guy put a set of brand new blackwall tires on it just a couple days before I bought it from him. He said he didn't want blackwalls, but couldn't find whitewalls. Turns out he did _not_ look online first, where he could have bought a set of whitewalls for the same price as the blackwalls... I'd hate to spend another $400 to replace a _brand new_ set of tires, so I was hoping PortaWalls would be a cheaper solution. The car will be a daily driver that gets taken on the highway, though, so it looks like these aren't an option for my situation.

[@pixsellpix]

Hi Chris. Would you recommend these products for my 2001 Kawasaki VN800 classic B, i like the look of white walls for my bike

[@DaihatsuMiraWalk-Through]

Question: You said you do not recommend installing them on a 145 tire. I have 145R12 tires on my Daihatsu Mira Walk-Through that I ordered Atlas Portawalls for. You don't think they will install correctly on such a small tire? It's a slow vehicle 55 - 60 mph max and 45 mph average and generally used for car shows etc.

[@classicvwbugs]

Yeah you need a good size side wall.

[@Tom-wq2mz]

I'm installing a nice set of Atlas porta walls on my 1990 Cadillac Eldorado E&G classic model. My question is should I wash the tire and allow to dry or just break the bead and use bead sealer and insert and install them. Thank you

[@classicvwbugs]

Yes and Yes!

[@roofabombay1338]

How did the Atlas porta walls work on your 1990 Eldorado? I am thinking about putting them on my Deville.

[@oveazeus1]

Thanks for the information. I am restoring 56'Nash Metropolitan and tires are P155-80-R13. Can I use Portawalls for this size tire? Thanks in advance.

[@classicvwbugs]

I think they do have them your size, just gotta be cautious, they are not meant for speed.

[@oveazeus1]

@@classicvwbugs Speed will not be an issue for the Nash Metro, :) Car will just be driven around town until it sells. Thanks for the videos.

[@mrkongsimr]

So could one use them on a Cadillac DTS ? Thanks !

[@classicvwbugs]

I wouldn't, these are good for slow cars, low torque.

[@roysun6222]

What’s the best way to clean the rubber porta wall?

[@classicvwbugs]

I use bleach white cleaner

[@artrizal]

Hi Chris Will this works on vw 1966 bus ? Weekend drive only

[@classicvwbugs]

should be ok, as long as the tire has a good side wall.

[@mariagutierrez2950]

Whats up man. Do i need a inner tube on my radail tires in order for my atlas whie wall inserts to fit good and not bubble up???

[@classicvwbugs]

no.

[@mariagutierrez2950]

@@classicvwbugs Ok cool thanks for your time brotha

[@DanGibbon]

Got em on my banded steels Mercedes Sprinter.. Sick👍

[@LDCULVER]

What tire was stock on a 1971 VW convertible ? Black, thin whitewall, thick whitewall or ?

[@ryry7886]

What is 165? The width? Why would the width matter? You would think the side ratio would be important.

[@shaulhallowes6393]

Do actual white wall tires come in 135/15? Looking to get away from Portawalls

[@williamhenry3337]

Are all these "portawalls" made in Turkey? Are there any made in the United States of America?

[@classicvwbugs]

@@williamhenry3337 not sure about the Atlas ones

[@ruyboxe]

I wanna put it on a mercedes w123... whats your opinion about that? and what about using paint instead portawalls? thx!

[@classicvwbugs]

Eh I wouldn't, they are for slow cars say up to 65mph

[@ruyboxe]

@@classicvwbugs the w123 is a very slow car... I think the top speed is 90mph and takes 2 month to get there... ehehe so in your opinion, paint it is a better option right? Cheers from Portugal!

[@classicvwbugs]

@@ruyboxe what size tire is on it?

[@ruyboxe]

@@classicvwbugs its a 195/70 R14

[@classicvwbugs]

@@ruyboxe ok cool, plenty of sidewall then.

[@edsonsilva7912]

Hello! Where can I find that small window on the back of that WV?

[@steveniceberg]

I know this is off subject but do you know if the Sierra white walls tires are any good?

[@robertsean5062]

Chris, what about a big luxury car? I have a 96 Town Car that I love & I wanted to put the vogue tires on it but right now I dont have that kind of cash. Would these tire trims be okay on a car like mine?

[@classicvwbugs]

hmmm, I would not recommend it, a little too much torque on that car over a beetle. Plus you would need to stay below 65 mph.

[@robertsean5062]

@@classicvwbugs Does anyone make a White Wall insert I could use for this car?

[@classicvwbugs]

@@robertsean5062 Not really, they are not made for any specific car, they are all made the same. You can try it I guess, they are not expensive, but I would just get them properly mounted by a tire shop. No guarantee that they will stay in though.

[@robertsean5062]

@@classicvwbugs Thanks Chris. Damn! I want to get some nice whitewalls for this car but they're so expensive. Gonna have to put a few bucks away. Besides, I dont see these inserts in my tire size anywhere 16's

[@otrapendejada]

You look so happy man, I envy you. Do you think a good idea to modify a VW so that it becomes a convertible or do you think it's to much problems?

[@classicvwbugs]

Yeah no, don't do that, just find a vert if you could. Easier. =o)

[@davemiller2972]

Ok, this one is different. I ordered a set of 17" Portawalls for my 2016 Chrysler 200. I took the car in to have them installed this morning, but did not bring instructions with me. We tried one tire to see how it would go. Instant death. We were lost. I then came home and wrote the step by step instructions and will head out again to try it all over. I think too, we need a larger mallet. The little one did next to nothing. Will keep you posted as to the outcome. I think too that at speeds of 70+, would cause a problem, but if kept under that to 65 and at times 70, there should not be a problem with a frayed edge. Am I correct?

[@classicvwbugs]

hmmm, i dunno man, newer cars should not use them. It is not even the speed, but the torque could ruin them. Beetles are fine to use them, they are only 25-60hp.

[@davemiller2972]

I drive like an old fart and mostly on back roads. I put less than 400 miles on my car in a month. IF they fall off, then oh well, it was worth a try and then I go to the next step and order a real white wall tire from Coker at $250 each.

[@ericlavoie399]

Dave miller how did u fare out I want to try them on my Pt Crusier what brand did you try

[@artrizal]

Hi Chris . Always loved ur show! Does this work on VW Bay bus?

[@classicvwbugs]

Sure, as long as they are installed correctly.

[@artrizal]

Hi Chris Thanks Appreciate it

[@micahclaycamp8632]

I have 135/R15 up front and 165/R15 on my '56 beetle. I recently bought new tires and new port-o walls ...they started browning around the edges a few weeks after I bought them. I did not put anything on the tires after they were installed. I noticed that the browning mostly occurs is the edge goes over the text on the tires. I have pics...mooneyes says its my problem. Anyone else have this issue?

[@Tom-wq2mz]

Use Bleach White white wall cleaner or Walmart kitchen bleach cleaner mix.

[@AndrewJackson563]

Hey! I have the same problem on my '62 Falcon. How did you fix it?

[@farwestoutlaw]

Thanks a lot. was going to install them on my Lincoln TC but decided not to.

[@49BigPoppa]

Have you ever heard anyone putting some black bead glue under them to help lock them in place?

[@classicvwbugs]

Tire bead, yes.

[@ralphmalph3183]

do you have a video on assembling the sheet metal on a vw motor? Is it normal to have the thermostat removed? I have a 70 bug but the thermostat was removed before i got it, and we are rebuilding the motor and noticed it was gone.

[@classicvwbugs]

Yeah many times they are removed. If this is a fair weather car, not a daily, you should be ok without it. If you need tin assembly tip, there are videos on my site in the resto tips section that can show you. I found a guys 3-4 part video on engine rebuild, he shows it.

[@ralphmalph3183]

thanks, for the videos on the tin. this is a fair weather car in Michigan and i plan on driving it well into november if i can

[@artrizal]

Hi Chris. Again . What would u recommend for 62 bug stock rims? For daily drive

[@classicvwbugs]

not portawalls. maybe a good radial blackwall.

[@artrizal]

Chris Vallone thanks Chris

[@artrizal]

Chris Vallone thanks Chris !👍🏽

[@michaelsilver4526]

I recently purchased a set of portawalls and installed properly on my crown victoria, the two on the front keep popping from around the rim, I'm lost I've done everything possible

[@classicvwbugs]

First off, you do not put porta walls on a crown vic. Portawalls are good for small cars with small engines and low torque. A big car like a crown vic? Oh boy. No way they would stay in.

[@thistime4you]

Diamondback Classics (not Coker) for the best quality wide whitewall radials. When I do use portawalls only the Atlas brand.

[@lilvato88able]

I bought the omega brand and I agree the quality is not the best they bubbled up in the front and would hear them flapping while driving

[@bochoara]

Thanks very much for the information, I am working on the restoration of my beetle 73 that will be very helpful

[@berettagtz1990]

So atlas better brand ?

[@classicvwbugs]

Yes, just not sure if you can find them much anymore. Atlas or Omega.

[@chadespinosa7191]

can I put these on 215/70/15 radials for my 53 chevy?

[@grave8592]

Is better buy the tires 🏎

[@abebrapscalli]

Why should I stay away from the 3in white wall?

[@martinroloff2871]

I wish there were PortaWalls for a 2005 Passat

[@ryry7886]

Did you not listen to what he said in the video?

[@gilbertguzman531]

You wont be able to touch my tires to see it they are fake or not thats like messing with a crazy dog trying to touch his food

Nice.

[@paulettewise6001]

What's number

[@classicvwbugs]

I don't understand

[@danielsowah8599]

I will lake the prstc ones

[@nancyhoyt3707]

HI, PUT THESE ON MY 68 BUG CONVERTIBLE, LOOKED GREAT , BUT STAINED THE FIRST TIME OUT. IT LOOKS LIKE USED MOTOR OIL ALL OVER THEM AND COULDN'T GET THEM WHITE AGAIN. WE PUT THEM ON BRAND NEW TIRES. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THESE TO ANYONE, WASTE OF MONEY.

[@classicvwbugs]

Only if you do not keep on them. I mention in the video you need to keep them clean, no tire wet on them either. After every run you have to inspect them. It's a cheap white wall, you want the real thing, you need to shell out the $175.00 a piece to get real ones.

[@luiscuevas8157]

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[@atrothe]

Talk talk show nothing.

[@classicvwbugs]

Yeah I have close to 1000 videos dude, keep watching.