I don't usually peruse this forum, but I came across the attached phot online of the Chevrolet Oakland, CA. plant taken in 1916. Supposedly this was one of the earliest photos taken of the plant and it struck a chord with me. I thought it was interesting and should be shared. My apologies if it was posted previously.
-Bob

Man, that is one fantastic photo!!! It looks like the cars are sporting white wall tires.

Thanks for posting the photo!

Wipe off your glasses Skipper those are all white tires.

I agree with Chipper. As to Dave P./Australia, owning a 490 Roadster from 1916 the original tires to his car too were all white.

Is this picture the same day? The site said they were 1917's. Why are the front fenders missing on some of them?

The fenders may have been missing due to a manufacturing shortage or supply delay. The white tires were manufactured from white rubber( as it comes from the trees) and had not had carbon black added to them at that stage.

Wait a minute!!! All white tires have white sidewalls don't they?