Classic VW Beetle Bugs How to Install Portawall White Wall Inserts

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In this short tip I show you how to install the ever famous portawalls "White Wall Inserts" correctly.
Chris Vallone

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@1518karen 10 жыл бұрын

When I was a teenager I installed these for my friends at the local gas station using the exact same method. They were so realistic that you had to touch them to see if it was a porta wall.

@iVolkswagen 13 жыл бұрын

Good video. ATLAS is the only way to go on Portawalls. I had some that were not ATLAS, and they were very stiff and wrinkled. I got lucky, and my local tire shop knew how to install them right. Never had problems with running them for a year +

@vicman1125 13 жыл бұрын

Excelente video.

@edelindimitrov3922 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I was wondering should I buy them or not and I know I would buy them now

@AversaS2 7 жыл бұрын

That is the coolest thing ever!

@pepelatrump1889 6 жыл бұрын

I got my 16" 1.88 Atlas inserts installed yesterday on 225/60/16 tires

@supermario5871 5 жыл бұрын

how are the whites holding up? thnks

@Tom-wq2mz 5 жыл бұрын

I've always owned cut ww. I'm mechanically inclined how does the portawall set. With any Glue or Adhesive. ? Thank you

@backyardsounds 13 жыл бұрын

Wow! I had no idea such an animal existed. Portawalls! Cool!

@carwizard01 8 ай бұрын

Great video and technique! One question. Some reviews on Amazon talk about the white wall turning brown in a few months, AND not being able to be cleaned. Have you experienced this? I use Bleach White cleaner. The original Porter wall from years ago stated on its box, that the white wall not turning brown, so I'm wondering if the new material of today is inferior in that way.

@markuy8883 9 жыл бұрын

Chris Vallone could I use a 195 r15 tire on the portawalls 15x2"

@jorgeflores1187 9 жыл бұрын

Hello i ordered portawalls around a month ago & i was wondering how long it took for yours to come in.

@chavoquintana3504 8 жыл бұрын

I just had some out on my square, but thru came out all ripley. How can that be fixed?

@savehaley 9 жыл бұрын

are they reusable? Like if I ever needed to replace a tire can I take it off and put it on the next one?

@backyardgarage912 12 жыл бұрын

When you break the bead, how much pressure do you keep in the tires? Once I break the bead, will inflating the tire just set the bead automatically?

@Mr.boxxchevy 5 жыл бұрын

Can i use cement glue on it so itll hold better?

@backyardgarage912 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks! No one where I'm from knows how (or wants) to install these. So I have to get my tires mounted, then do this myself. Do you remove the air in the tire before breaking the bead?

@firztlazt1692 8 жыл бұрын

i orrderd some and paid 100 bucks an waites two weeks and they only sent me a 1inch. i wnated 3 or 4 the wide ones look great

@JonhMena 11 жыл бұрын

I want to buy these for a motorcycle, but it's a tubeless tire and i wanted to make sure that it doesnt leak the air, i might get that sealer in order to avoid air leaks... And hey how do they looks after having them on some months? do they lose the shape or do they are still tight to the tire?

@hemidenis 11 жыл бұрын

I have some warp on the outer edges, how can i fix this?

@iVolkswagen 13 жыл бұрын

@thanxz911 Westley's Bleche-Wite for Whitewalls.

@VTRFIRESTORMAN 10 жыл бұрын

Handy thanks..

@mvanluven78 Жыл бұрын

I am just realizing these exist today...do they work on any tire? I have a 84 Seville these would look fantastic on.

@kiwiboy8492 12 жыл бұрын

can i do this in a tubeless tire?

@cffnmkr13 12 жыл бұрын

@kiwiboy8492 YES< this is what the soapy water air bubble check is for.

@bcage44 12 жыл бұрын

Chris: What width size portawall do you generally use?

@TheFosterdj 11 жыл бұрын

you use a special glue?

@cffnmkr13 12 жыл бұрын

I got some portowhiyes and they said recommended for bias plys only, and not for radials

@JuanLima05 4 жыл бұрын

What is the best way to maintain its color? I have it on my beetle 69 and it turns brown on the outer edges. Any suggestion? Thanks. Nice tutorial btw very informative sir. Thanks

@classicvwbugs 3 жыл бұрын

You just have to keep on em, bleach white or any tire wheel cleaner with a scotch pad or micro fiber cloth. You have to do it often.

@ozerkaraman1402 10 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@codmad1000 10 жыл бұрын

Are they reusable the pot

@adamrobles9196 10 жыл бұрын

How much do they go for

@coolwaterdvr 13 жыл бұрын

what brand of tires are you using?

@samuelw245 8 жыл бұрын

how can i order item?

@mosescamacho5964 3 жыл бұрын

Ever installed on 19 inch tires?

@JonJonFromGuam 9 жыл бұрын

Another question what size are those portawalls and do you know any low pro style tires that will fit the stock rims?

@classicvwbugs 9 жыл бұрын

Jon D These are 15inch with the 1 3/4" whitewall. You cannot go any wider white wall than these for this tire, nor can you use a lower profile tire with these. They will fly right off.

@classicvwbugs 11 жыл бұрын

well as long as you have an air compressor you should be able to do it. The tire should just be fastened down somehow.

@backyardgarage912 12 жыл бұрын

Great video, Thanks! I hear that these portawalls sometimes wear into the radial's sidewalls, is that true? How do you address that concern?

@Tom-wq2mz 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have any problems with them flapping while driving. I just picked up a set of 4 for my 1990 Cadillac Eldorado.

@classicvwbugs 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I would not go over 60mph with them.

@vinayakkolate1229 3 жыл бұрын

How to buy this item

@orlandorivera7886 8 жыл бұрын

Hey, Chris. I have a 2016 VW Beetle, and my tires are Kinergy 215/55R17 94H GT. Are there Portawall White Wall inserts for these? If so, where can I get them?

@classicvwbugs 8 жыл бұрын

+Orlando Rivera check portawalls.com

@AntiquesUK 6 жыл бұрын

Good video.... is it me did Brian from family guy do the voice over for this? 🤣

@Romero510 9 жыл бұрын

What size porta wall do you recommend for me? My tires are 205/65 R15

@classicvwbugs 9 жыл бұрын

Micheal Montano Like what we use here, the 15" with the 1 3/4" ww

@XVIIIMCMLXXXVIII 10 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, just wondering what brand of tyre that is, it looks alot like my Michelin XZX's? Also have you had any problem with the whitewall cutting into the sidewall of the tire from the friction? I was told that the atlas cut really bad unless you use some gross red grease that slings all over the car, have you experienced anything like that?

@classicvwbugs 10 жыл бұрын

I dunno maybe a kuhmo or nanking tire. I have not really seen cut in on the tires. That only really happens when you are driving 70mph or more. The lil 36hp VWs that I have do not do that. I do not recommend these portawalls if you plan to drive highway a lot, or have a pumped up motor. Portawalls are for puddle jumping around town.

@XVIIIMCMLXXXVIII 10 жыл бұрын

Chris Vallone Oh yeah, they are Michelin XZX's, just saw the logo then when I freeze framed it. Thats good to hear regarding cut in, I know you would have heaps of experience with them considering you have dealt with so many portawalls and beetles! I only really do city driving in my 56, so I should feel more comfortable in buying some atlas whites then. Thanks as always for taking the time to reply Chris!

@cautivonorteno 8 жыл бұрын

I have a kumho 155/65/15 what size do you recommend thanks

@classicvwbugs 8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Mendiola you need at least a 165 r 15

@danieloropeza5486 4 жыл бұрын

Hi my tires are 185/65/15 can I use a white walls on it?

@classicvwbugs 4 жыл бұрын

yeah should have no problem

@juantorres7576 4 жыл бұрын

In this video are installed 2” or 3 “ white wall size?

@VallonesRCHobby 4 жыл бұрын

1" 3/4

@backyardgarage912 12 жыл бұрын

lack of experience I suppose. I'm also walking in with my own tires, so they haven't made that much money off me! I don't understand why you put bead sealer on there, because you put the portawall on top of the tire, so won't the bead sealer be squished in between the tire and portawall?

@nefar007 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, Is it alright to put portawall on a 165/55/15 tires? Or would the portawall fly out of the tires?

@classicvwbugs 8 жыл бұрын

+nefar007 It should work ok i guess. We always use 165/80/R15. Can someone shed light on the 55?

@nefar007 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Vallone 55 series are quite low profile size and I'm a bit worried it comes off of the diameter of the tire.

@classicvwbugs 8 жыл бұрын

+nefar007 yeah don't do that then. It needs a good sidewall.

@nefar007 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Vallone Alright. Thanks! Keep up with the videos they're really helpful. Fan here from the Philippines and a proud owner of a 68 beetle.

@classicvwbugs 8 жыл бұрын

+nefar007 Very cool, thank you!

@jacintyre 8 жыл бұрын

is it possible for the portawall to be seeded too deep into the rim?

@classicvwbugs 8 жыл бұрын

+James Macintyre Ahhh... not really, if it did you would know it, it would crimp.

@jacintyre 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Vallone yeah I didn't think it would be, see my portawall doesn't sit totally flat against the sidewall of the tire, it has a bit of air between it and the tire, like a sort of a balloon. I followed the video and malleted it evenly the whole way round, and it is even but if I push on the portawall with my finger, it's like a soft button.

@classicvwbugs 11 жыл бұрын

Well, sounds like they are not installed evenly all around.

@JonJonFromGuam 9 жыл бұрын

What size tires are those?

@classicvwbugs 9 жыл бұрын

Jon D 165 R 15

@QueenLizReigns 12 жыл бұрын

I lost a whitewall on the freeway on my way to school today. Luckily no cars were harmed in the process., but my bug is now missing one sock. Poop.

@Romero510 9 жыл бұрын

Is a 3" too big?

@classicvwbugs 9 жыл бұрын

Micheal Montano yes too big, they will fly out.

@whytelux1408 4 жыл бұрын

Too late to reply but I’ve been running 3 inch port a walls, and it lasts a long time, I had no issues at all. I’ve been running it on a 185R14C tyre

@dekefowen 9 жыл бұрын

White rim paint goes shit for the hammer!

@classicvwbugs 9 жыл бұрын

I got my portas within a week from portawalls.com

@jorgeflores1187 9 жыл бұрын

I got mine from portawallshop.com .what should i do?

@classicvwbugs 9 жыл бұрын

Jorge Flores I don't know man, track the package? Call the company?

@classicvwbugs 11 жыл бұрын

no just follow the video

@Menticknap 2 жыл бұрын

These really chew up your side walls though.

@classicvwbugs 2 жыл бұрын

if you keep it under 65mph, they are usually ok. Any faster, and they cal also fly out.

@konkis12 9 жыл бұрын

michelin XZX

@codmad1000 10 жыл бұрын

*Portswalls

@codmad1000 10 жыл бұрын

*portswalls

@EXCELSIOR_INC Жыл бұрын

Is this what you said to your boyfriend? 1:29

@classicvwbugs Жыл бұрын

nah that is something you would do.

@EXCELSIOR_INC Жыл бұрын

@@classicvwbugs You are correct, this is exactly what I do

@Demop_VW_garage 9 жыл бұрын

Sorry but imo these things are the worst thing to put on your tyres!! They can rub and cut in to the tyre if not looked at on a regular basis not to mention they come off. Paint the white on or get real white walls. Oh and don't grind into your tyre wall as this weakens it and is illegal.

@classicvwbugs 9 жыл бұрын

We have used these for years, they are meant for the right tire, a stock car, not a performance car, and basically good for VWs to keep under 70mph. If you have a VW and stay in this criteria, you are fine with these, you really have to install them correctly. They usually fail when they are not installed right.