New tires.

[pknopp]

Just a heads up. I also tried the white wall paint before going with the inserts. Like you I painted them before mounting. However after having them mounted, much of the paint was stripped / damaged. If you read up on suggestions of many of the white wall paints, they recommend painting after installation with periodic touch ups if the tires are ridden. In the end I stripped off all the paint and went with the full white wall inserts.

I thought about that. I already mentioned that I didn't care all that much for the full white wall so there is a section around the bottom not painted. I'll also do it myself not on a machine.

[pknopp]

Pwilke1, how long ago did you use the Fonzies? Did you use the suggested primer with it? Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately, I already bought a can which should arrive today..... They claim they have a new forumula with primer in it. I wonder if that will make a difference.

That's what I was told. I taped mine and I had zero issues with the paint wanting to lift when I removed the tape.

The problem (so it seems) is with brand new tires still releasing oils.

[conbs]

Received my Fonzies today. The first thing they say is to mount your tires and ride for 30 days to weather the tires and get the oils out of them.

[pknopp]

My tires have "aged". I couldn't imagine taping off a rear tire. Bit of a PITA.

[pwilke1]

I picked up my dream about 2 years ago and tried the white wall paint as soon as I got it. I'm not certain the manufacturer of the paint used. I'm thinking it was Fronzies however I'll double check this evening. However I was using new ties so perhaps it was also the issue of the tires releasing oils. I was a newbie at that point and had little knowledge or patience in dealing with the bike.

I realize the full white walls aren't for everyone, but my thoughts are the wider the better! I've been really happy with the inserts so far. Like you I wanted a tire with a little better performance but couldn't have a dream without that flash of white on the tires.

[pknopp]

Front installed.

[brewsky]

I realize it's soon, but how's the paint holding up so far?

I just got a Cheng Shin for the rear and noticed it has a perfect raised 1/2 inch wide ring around the sidewall, which would be handy as a guide for painting a narrow WW.