# Question about new tire placement

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-new-tire-placement/205574>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [April 29, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-new-tire-placement/205574 "2026-04-29T15:45:25Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 8, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-new-tire-placement/205574/93 "2026-05-08T22:42:41Z")

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> [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](#):
>
> RWL “Run while low(pressure)

From your Thread you started…

> [@Re. Wide Vs Narrow Tires - I rest my case](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-wide-vs-narrow-tires-i-rest-my-case/199522/191):
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> The old Chevy had Indy 500 RWL’s on it, now it has OWL’s on it, my fun car has OWL’s but I turned them black out… I don’t think my Tacoma would look good with OWL’s, I have seen a few and just doesn’t go with the body lines… All depends on the vehicle and the stance… RWL = raised white letters (solid) OWL = outline white letters I agree, never understood the Vogue thing, but sure made some money selling them, guys would about put a 3rd mortgage and sell off a kid to buy those things… …

But to save you time…

RWL = raised white letters (solid)  
OWL = outline white letters  
WSW = white sidewall  
BSW = black sidewall

As a Tire Whisperer, I am surprised you don’t know this, it has been mentioned more than once on here…

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