{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Brake Fluid On Tires And Other Bad Ideas; Auto History: Speakeasy's: Big Bad GMC EV!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/brake-fluid-on-tires-and-other-bad-ideas-auto-history-speakeasy-s-big-bad-gmc-ev","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/246908/episodes/19305626-brake-fluid-on-tires-and-other-bad-ideas-auto-history-speakeasy-s-big-bad-gmc-ev.mp3","description":"White letters on a tire sidewall look like a small detail, but they carry decades of meaning. That bold ring of text became a calling card of 1960s and 1970s muscle cars, street racing, and the idea that performance should look like performance. We break down why the trend exploded, why it’s showing up again in today’s vintage and retro builds, and how branding and aesthetics can steer a tire choice just as much as the practical stuff. We also get specific about how white letter tires are actually made. Raised white lettering is built into the tire during manufacturing, using white rubber that’s molded and cured with the rest of the sidewall for long-term durability. Painted white lettering is applied after the tire is cured, which opens the door for customization but usually demands more maintenance. From smart cleaning habits to avoiding harsh chemicals, we talk about what keeps letters bright, what makes them yellow, and the modern options like temporary decals or having a pro apply custom sidewall designs. Then we take a fun left turn through automotive history, from the Going-to-the-Sun Road and early road-trip culture to landmark moments tied to Healey, Porsche, Le Mans, and Ford’s “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” era. We follow that with Houston driving destinations featuring hidden speakeasies, and wrap with Don’s drive of the 2026 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range, including range expectations, tech choices, weight, and what EV mileage testing really means on the road. If you like practical car talk mixed with history and real-world opinions, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review with your take: raised white letters, painted letters, or no letters at all?Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com"},"annotations":[{"id":408795,"startTime":8.64,"endTime":17.8,"type":"term","title":"white letter tires","url":"/glossary/white-letter-tires","quote":"Yeah,well,youknow,thetrendofwhitelettertiresgainedsignificantmomentuminthe60sand70s,especiallyhereintheU.S.\nofA.\nMusclecarsandstreetracingwerebecomingincreasinglypopular.","canonicalId":"term:white-letter-tires","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"White letter tires are tires with white lettering on the sidewall, used as a visual style cue. 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The hosts mention EVs to frame the discussion about range claims and how they’re tested.","simplifiedExplanation":"EV means electric vehicle—cars that run on electricity stored in a battery. They’re using it to explain the range discussion for electric cars.","sourceStartTime":1104.8,"sourceEndTime":1104.8}},{"id":408824,"startTime":1113.5,"endTime":1152.5,"type":"term","title":"cruise control","url":"/glossary/cruise-control","quote":"Turntheairconditioningoff,turnalltheaccessoriesoff,anduhfeatherthethrottleandthenputitoncruisecontrolatabout40milesanhour,andthenyou'llbeabletogetclosetothemileagethattheystate.","canonicalId":"term:cruise-control","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Cruise control is a driver-assistance feature that holds a set speed without you keeping your foot on the accelerator. Here it’s described as part of a method for getting close to an EV’s rated range by maintaining steady speed and minimizing extra electrical loads.","simplifiedExplanation":"Cruise control is what lets the car keep a steady speed for you. In this segment they’re describing how using it (and driving gently) can help you get closer to the EV’s advertised range.","sourceStartTime":1113.5,"sourceEndTime":1152.5}},{"id":408825,"startTime":1181.3,"endTime":1184.2,"type":"place","title":"Arlington","url":"/glossary/arlington","quote":"[1181.3s] AndIwouldimaginethattheybothcomedownthesameassemblylineupinArlington.\n[1184.2s] Itlookslikeit'sanoff-roadvisualofthedoeslooklikeit,butit'snot.","canonicalId":"place:arlington","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Arlington here refers to a manufacturing location where the hosts believe both vehicles are built. The key idea is that the GMC and Chevrolet EVs may share production origins, which can affect how similar their platforms and components are.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about where the cars are made in Arlington. The point is that the GMC and Chevrolet EVs might be built in the same place, so they could be more similar than you’d expect.","sourceStartTime":1181.3,"sourceEndTime":1184.2}},{"id":408826,"startTime":1181.3,"endTime":1184.2,"type":"term","title":"assembly line","url":"/glossary/assembly-line","quote":"[1181.3s] AndIwouldimaginethattheybothcomedownthesameassemblylineupinArlington.\n[1184.2s] Itlookslikeit'sanoff-roadvisualofthedoeslooklikeit,butit'snot.","canonicalId":"term:assembly-line","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An assembly line is a manufacturing process where a vehicle is built in stages as it moves through different workstations. The hosts use it to suggest the GMC and Chevrolet EVs come from the same production flow in Arlington.","simplifiedExplanation":"An assembly line is how factories build cars step-by-step. Parts get added at different stations until the finished vehicle comes out.","sourceStartTime":1181.3,"sourceEndTime":1184.2}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Don Armstrong","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Michael Marrs","role":"host"},{"id":"s3","name":"Jeff Dziekan","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/brake-fluid-on-tires-and-other-bad-ideas-auto-history-speakeasy-s-big-bad-gmc-ev/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}],"alignmentMode":"scalar","fallbackOffset":0.0}