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Title: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: MacEggs on March 12, 2016, 02:25:32 PM
On the new M/Ts, the wheels measure 8" in diameter.  They come with that grey "disc" to complete the wheel.

My personal preference was to leave it off.  I prefer the all-black look.

Does Weber make a white-wall for these wheels?  The traditional look of wheels would be preferred.

I would even consider a black-wall with "WEBER" in white.


(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/IMG_6056.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/IMG_6056.jpg.html)

(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/IMG_6067.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/IMG_6067.jpg.html)

(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/IMG_6068.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/IMG_6068.jpg.html)



SIDE NOTE:  If anyone is on the fence regarding purchasing an Ivory M/T .... Get it!  They are quite something to see in person.
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: captjoe06 on March 12, 2016, 02:38:39 PM
I'm just trying to sell my new in box Crimson Original Kettle Premium first and if it sells within the next month I'm gonna order an ivory Mastertouch out of Canada.  If it doesn't sell by the end of April the plan is to mod the Crimson with a Mastertouch black top vent and some wooden handles.

Yours looks sweet!
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on March 12, 2016, 03:04:17 PM
8" WEBER whitewalls are $8.53 each through Weber with $7.00 shipping for entire order.  Comes with two axle nuts as well. Would look awesome on that Ivory.
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Uncle Al on March 12, 2016, 03:45:04 PM
I have a laser cutter.  How about a white acrylic whitewall for your existing wheels?
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: MacEggs on March 13, 2016, 12:33:11 AM
@captjoe06 , Good luck with the sale!

@brewtownbeatdown , Thanks!  Would you happen to have a link or a part number?  No coffee yet, so my search skills are lacking at the moment.
                                   You're certain that it would be a fit with these particular wheels?

@Uncle Al , Thanks for that!  I like custom.  I will keep you in mind.
Title: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on March 13, 2016, 06:22:48 AM
@MacEggs , the part number is 63050.  (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160313/7670c44d1c793f777232395f549750e8.jpg)
Thinking a white hubcap might look good with these wheels on the Ivory.

Just a heads up for all: Weber CS is getting to be a pain in the a$$, when trying to order by part number.  Don't be hesitant to ask for someone more knowledgable with their system, if they say "well we need to know the grill's...to be able to order".  There's one gal, can't remember her name atm, whom I automatically ask to speak to someone else.

I'll PM this to you as well.
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: MacEggs on July 24, 2016, 10:49:18 AM
These new style 8" wheels are beauty.  Sure beats that grey disc, IMHO.   Thank you @Uncle Al !!

(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/Kettle%20Accessories/IMG_6760.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/Kettle%20Accessories/IMG_6760.jpg.html)

(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/Kettle%20Accessories/IMG_6761.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/Kettle%20Accessories/IMG_6761.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Harbormaster on July 24, 2016, 10:57:47 AM
Those look fantastic!
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Hofy on July 24, 2016, 11:20:34 AM
Very Nice!
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: DirectDrive on July 24, 2016, 12:31:18 PM
The new wheels look great !
Nice looking rig !
I personally hate the old plastic "Jeep tread" wheels with the spider web pockets on the inside.

At the moment I'm in the process of converting a OTG with Jeep tread wheels to solid rubber (groove tread) lawnmower wheels.
Working on the shaft spacers and will post results later.
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: SixZeroFour on July 24, 2016, 06:18:53 PM
That's bad-ass! Nice job guys
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Craig on July 24, 2016, 08:32:46 PM
Now I know what I'm doing to the wheels if I get a newer 26. Nice work!
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Bob BQ on July 24, 2016, 09:55:11 PM
Wow. That look great! Were these whitewalls from Weber, or did you fabricate them, @Uncle Al ?
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: bear on July 25, 2016, 01:29:15 AM
Further to Bob BQ's question, do the original white walls fit the newer style wheels?
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Vwbuggin64 on July 25, 2016, 04:50:55 AM
Those wheels look excellent. I may have to order them and kindly ask @Uncle Al to laser cut the whitewall.
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Neil_VT00 on July 25, 2016, 05:11:31 AM
Wow, that looks fantastic.
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: the Tamale Kid on July 25, 2016, 06:54:17 AM
Quote from: MacEggs on March 12, 2016, 02:25:32 PM
SIDE NOTE:  If anyone is on the fence regarding purchasing an Ivory M/T .... Get it!  They are quite something to see in person.

MacEggs, I've been toying with the idea of ordering a M/T from Canada. If you don't mind me asking, how much was it to get it to your door here in the states?
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: MacEggs on July 25, 2016, 07:34:27 AM
Quote from: the Tamale Kid on July 25, 2016, 06:54:17 AM
Quote from: MacEggs on March 12, 2016, 02:25:32 PM
SIDE NOTE:  If anyone is on the fence regarding purchasing an Ivory M/T .... Get it!  They are quite something to see in person.

MacEggs, I've been toying with the idea of ordering a M/T from Canada. If you don't mind me asking, how much was it to get it to your door here in the states?

I live in Canada, so I just went to the store and bought it.  You may want to message some of the guys that have had them shipped stateside.

Here is a thread that got everyone excited:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/trading-post/weber-colored-master-touch!!!/
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: the Tamale Kid on July 25, 2016, 07:43:23 AM
Quote from: MacEggs on July 25, 2016, 07:34:27 AM
Quote from: the Tamale Kid on July 25, 2016, 06:54:17 AM
Quote from: MacEggs on March 12, 2016, 02:25:32 PM
SIDE NOTE:  If anyone is on the fence regarding purchasing an Ivory M/T .... Get it!  They are quite something to see in person.

MacEggs, I've been toying with the idea of ordering a M/T from Canada. If you don't mind me asking, how much was it to get it to your door here in the states?

I live in Canada, so I just went to the store and bought it.  You may want to message some of the guys that have had them shipped stateside.

Here is a thread that got everyone excited:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/trading-post/weber-colored-master-touch!!!/

:-[  That's what I get for posting before I've had my first cup of coffee. BTW your M/T is simply amazing!

Thanks for the link Mac!
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: MacEggs on July 25, 2016, 03:58:04 PM
Did up some burgers on the Ivory M/T for this evening's supper.

I'm so glad I dragged it up from the cold, dark and dungy basement.  ???  Give it some light, and fresh air.  8)

I honestly cannot stop staring at it ....


(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/MacEggs023/IMG_6770.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/MacEggs023/IMG_6770.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: greenweb on July 25, 2016, 05:00:34 PM
Quote from: MacEggs on July 25, 2016, 03:58:04 PM
Did up some burgers on the Ivory M/T for this evening's supper.

I'm so glad I dragged it up from the cold, dark and dungy basement.  ???  Give it some light, and fresh air.  8)

I honestly cannot stop staring at it ....


(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/MacEggs023/IMG_6770.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/MacEggs023/IMG_6770.jpg.html)

That looks amazing!  Is it the lighting of the pic or the new wheels.  It just looks more purer or holier than before.   :) :) :) ;)
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Uncle Al on July 25, 2016, 06:47:12 PM
Quote from: Bob BQ on July 24, 2016, 09:55:11 PM
Wow. That look great! Were these whitewalls from Weber, or did you fabricate them, @Uncle Al ?

Quote from: bear on July 25, 2016, 01:29:15 AM
Further to Bob BQ's question, do the original white walls fit the newer style wheels?

@Bob BQ These were custom fabricated on a laser cutter.

@bear The old style wheel's whitewalls do not fit the new style wheels.  That is what prompted firing up the laser to see what could be done about it!
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Uncle Al on July 25, 2016, 07:01:36 PM
Here are some pictures of the whitewalls paired up with my smoke M/T.  Oh, and a before one for reference  ;)

(http://i65.tinypic.com/10dwmfq.jpg)

(http://i65.tinypic.com/5bp5aa.jpg)

(http://i66.tinypic.com/2myrmsm.jpg)

Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: the Tamale Kid on July 25, 2016, 08:12:04 PM
Those M/Ts are beauties! Not hijacking the thread but just wanted to mention...I'm so bummed, I contacted JCCayer to look into ordering either an ivory or spring green M/T from Canada. Turns out they're no longer shipping to the states. I reached out to fellow WKC'er mcgolden to see how he recently acquired an ivory, and he confirmed that the website no longer offers shipping to the U.S. as an option. :(

So for those of us that missed the boat, we can only hope that Weber has a similar offering in the U.S. for the very near future!
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: MacEggs on July 26, 2016, 04:34:54 AM
@Uncle Al , as you know how I feel .... The whitewalls make it look a thousand times better.  Great comparison pics.

@the Tamale Kid , here is a pdf file.  Scroll down to where the dealers are listed.
You may want to check out the dealers in British Columbia (BC), Alberta, or Saskatchewan (Regina, Saskatoon).  They would be closer to your location.

http://drmz.net/weber/Weber_MT_Colours-e.pdf
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Josh G on July 26, 2016, 07:24:35 AM
Those look great.  Way better than the gray for sure!
Title: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Craig on July 27, 2016, 04:09:42 PM
I think we have found ourselves a new popular mod for the modern Master Touch and 26 kettles. I love the treads on the new 8" tires. The previous generation 8"s (26er 2010-14 tread style) looked too cheap. I still have a soft spot for the 80s-2009 Classic whitewall 8s
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: greenweb on July 27, 2016, 05:01:32 PM
Quote from: Craig on July 27, 2016, 04:09:42 PM
I think we have found ourselves a new popular mod for the modern Master Touch and 26 kettles.

I think you are absolutely correct.  Looks bad ass on that Ivory and Smoke MT.  We can't ignore Spring Green MT. So, I got hold of @Uncle Al and had him send me a set for mine today.

I like to thank and give credit to @MacEggs for envisioning something better for the stock boring gray hubcaps. Same goes for @Uncle Al for making these up.

Weber should really look into this and make this factory stock replacement in the future.
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Uncle Al on July 27, 2016, 06:33:57 PM
Quote from: Craig on July 27, 2016, 04:09:42 PM
I think we have found ourselves a new popular mod for the modern Master Touch and 26 kettles. I love the treads on the new 8" tires. The previous generation 8"s (26er 2010-14 tread style) looked too cheap. I still have a soft spot for the 80s-2009 Classic whitewall 8s

@Craig I think we will get to see an example on a new 26'er soon  ;)
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Cellar2ful on July 27, 2016, 06:45:06 PM
Quote from: Uncle Al on July 27, 2016, 06:33:57 PM
Quote from: Craig on July 27, 2016, 04:09:42 PM
I think we have found ourselves a new popular mod for the modern Master Touch and 26 kettles. I love the treads on the new 8" tires. The previous generation 8"s (26er 2010-14 tread style) looked too cheap. I still have a soft spot for the 80s-2009 Classic whitewall 8s

@Craig I think we will get to see an example on a new 26'er soon  ;)

Clairvoyant?
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Harleysmoker on July 28, 2016, 07:17:17 PM
Looks great and nice job *Uncle Al , are you selling these? I need 2 sets for the 6" wheels
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Cellar2ful on July 31, 2016, 11:35:56 AM


And here is the first posted picture of a 26" with "Uncle Al" white walls. Looks so much better.  Thanks @Uncle Al and of course to @zavod44 for the high figured cedar handles. 

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/31/DSC01630.md.jpg)


(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/31/DSC01631.md.jpg)


Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Craig on July 31, 2016, 12:56:32 PM
I love that as a community, the people of the WKC can take a fine cooker new or old and turn it into a GREAT one! Outstanding work guys!
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Red Kettle Rich on August 01, 2016, 03:55:49 PM
@Uncle Al How much for a pair of Whitewalls for the 8" M/T Wheels?   8)
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Vwbuggin64 on August 01, 2016, 04:41:52 PM
Quote from: Red Kettle Rich on August 01, 2016, 03:55:49 PM
@Uncle Al How much for a pair of Whitewalls for the 8" M/T Wheels?   8)

What he said... ;)
Title: Re: The Newer Master-Touch Wheels - Whitewalls??
Post by: Uncle Al on August 01, 2016, 05:10:18 PM
@Red Kettle Rich , @Vwbuggin64

I just created a FS thread in the Member Sales & Trades forum.  Hopefully my inbox can handle it  ;D