If you’re shopping for whitewall tires, the options run from budget tires under $100 to handmade custom tires near $400 each. They aren’t the same product, and picking the wrong type is the most common mistake. This guide covers the types, how gold stripe tires work, what 24 and 26 inch sizes involve, and what to ask before you pay.
What Are Whitewall Tires?
A whitewall tire has a white band on the sidewall. Vogue Tyre has made them since 1914, and today they range from classic bias-ply tires to custom large-diameter tires built for donks and show cars. The big difference between them is how the white is made.
The 4 Types of Whitewall Tires
- Custom true whitewall: handmade in the USA with genuine white rubber, not paint, in sizes from 13 to 30 inch. Browse all of our custom whitewall tires.
- Vogue stripe tires: a modern all-season radial with a branded Gold, Red, or Blue stripe. See our Vogue tires, and read the White/Gold vs Red vs Blue guide.
- Budget white sidewall: the Vitour Galaxy R1, an affordable everyday option for classics. See the Vitour Galaxy R1 tires.
- Bias-ply lowrider classics: Coker 5.20 tires for traditional 13 and 14 inch builds.
If the whitewall will be judged at shows, choose true whitewall. If you want a famous stripe on a modern radial, choose Vogue. If budget matters most, choose Vitour.
Whitewall and Gold Tires: Two Ways to Get the Look
Vogue White/Gold is the original Vogue colorway, in passenger sizes from 14 to 22 inch and SUV-oriented SCT2 sizes up to 24 inch. Start with our Vogue tire collection.
Custom gold stripe goes further. Our 235/30R20 gold stripe is a low-profile 20 inch show tire, and our 295/30R26 double gold stripe is the widest, most prestigious option.
Gold stripes look best with gold wheels: gold stripe pairs with all-gold wire wheels, and double gold suits California gold wheels.
24 White Wall Tires: Donk and Luxury Sizes
At 24 inches, a tire’s sidewall is only about 3 inches tall, so the whitewall has to be well made. Our 24 white wall tires come in these sizes:
- 255/30R24, such as the plain true whitewall
- 275/25R24, such as the red stripe
- 275/30R24, such as the blue stripe
- 275/35R24, such as the wide plain white
Stripe options include plain white, red, yellow, and blue, at about $389 to $399 per tire as listed. Prefer a Vogue stripe? See 24 inch Vogue tires. For the sizing math, read our 22, 24 and 26 inch whitewall size guide.
26 Inch Whitewall Tires: The Biggest Custom Sizes
Our 26 inch whitewall tires are our deepest range, with 13 listings:
- 255/30R26 through 315/30R26, from tall to extra wide
- Plain white, red, yellow, blue, and double gold stripe
- Examples: the 275/25R26 plain white, the 275/25R26 yellow stripe, and the 315/30R26, our widest
They run about $380 to $399 per tire as listed. New to the style? Start with our donk car guide.
How to Choose Whitewall Tires: 5 Steps
- Confirm your wheel diameter and width. Tire width must suit the wheel.
- Check fender clearance. Bigger overall diameter means more rubbing risk.
- Choose the type from the list above.
- Match the stripe to the wheel finish. Red suits chrome, yellow suits gold, blue suits chrome or silver, and gold suits all-gold.
- Decide single or set. Most listings sell individually or as a set of four.
6 Questions to Ask Any Seller Before You Buy
- Is the white genuine rubber or paint?
- How is it applied, and which tire is the base?
- What are the load index and speed rating?
- What’s the warranty?
- How long does it take to build?
- What’s the return policy?
Caring for Whitewalls
Wash with mild soap and water. Avoid harsh tire cleaners and shine sprays, which can stain or damage the white and the stripe.
Ordering and Fitment
Custom tires are built to order, typically in 2 to 3 weeks. Orders over $1,000 ship free and fully insured (see our shipping policy). Read how to order, check our refund and returns policy, or contact us with your year, make, model, and wheel size. Want the whole setup? See our wheel and tire packages. whitewall tires buying guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between true whitewall and painted?
A true whitewall is genuine white rubber that’s part of the tire. A painted one is a coating that can crack, peel, and yellow.
How much do custom whitewall tires cost?
Budget white sidewall tires start around $75. Handmade custom whitewalls run roughly $220 to $400 per tire, depending on size. Prices change, so check the listing.
How long do custom whitewall tires take?
Typically 2 to 3 weeks, because each tire is built to order.
Can I buy just one tire?
Yes. Most listings are single tire or set of four.
What wheels go with a gold stripe tire?
Gold stripe looks best on all-gold wire wheels, and double gold on California gold wheels. Chrome is also a classic pairing.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes, insured. Orders over $1,000 ship free.