Vintage Car Wheel Detail with Firestone Whitewall | Limited Edition of 10
The Character of a Car Starts at the Details
Some details don’t just belong to a car—they define it. This close-up of a Firestone whitewall tyre and classic wire-spoke wheel isn’t just about chrome and rubber. It’s a portrait of an era where even the smallest elements were crafted with purpose. Standing in front of this car, I wasn’t chasing the full-body glamour shot. I wanted to zero in on the moment where functionality meets elegance—where the wheel becomes sculpture.
Firestone lettering embossed on crisp whitewall rubber, the symmetry of spokes catching reflected light—there’s something inherently dignified about it all. No flashy filters, no gimmicks. Just shape, tone, and heritage. I kept the composition tight and clean so the tyre’s soft texture would play against the mirrored sharpness of the chrome, pulling the eye into the rhythm of that delicate geometry.
This was taken on location at a classic car exhibition, a rare chance to be inches away from preserved automotive history. These wheels were designed not just to carry, but to impress—to signal craftsmanship, confidence, and movement, even while parked.
And this image carries that same energy. It’s printed and signed by hand, by me, not outsourced or mass-produced. No AI, no simulations—just the raw truth of the scene, exactly as I saw it. If you’re building a collection that values authenticity and narrative, this belongs on your wall.
You can explore more finely observed work like this in my Car Emblem Wall Art Collection, where the spirit of classic design lives on—one precise detail at a time.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2015
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
Free Worldwide Delivery
Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Orders are shipped worldwide via Canada Post at no additional cost. Delivery times may vary based on destination and local customs processing.
During periods of travel for on-location photographic work, dispatch may be delayed until I return to the studio.
