RichCox350Z Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Hi all, Whats everyone’s opinion on painting the logos/branding on their tyres? Nothing too gaudy, just white to match the car. Any pictures would be helpful if anyone has done? TIA Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Each to their own, you can get decent paint from ebay though it will need constantly topping up and will "yellow" with dirt, salt etc. Some tyres are easier than others, painting Michelins is much easier than painting Hankooks. Can get rubber lettering and glue but tends to be pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 On a race car, an actual race car not a track toy, where they're usually sponsored; fine. On a Trans Am in 1977; passable. On pretty much anything else; cheap, tacky and usually horribly discoloured after the first 8 seconds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I like them................... on other folks cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I've seen a few members do this and it looked ok to me. BUT Definitely a NO NO if you're rolling on Ling Long tyres 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 On the right car with the right mods they look great. Keeping them white is an issue @HEADPHONES I’ll just leave this here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCox350Z Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Well I’m still running the Dunlop’s that Nissan installed when I picked the car up in Feb. keeping them white isn’t an issue as I love to sit and do things like that, plus I clean her like every 2 weeks lol. just still very unsure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey_S Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 On 03/06/2020 at 08:55, LRF4N said: On the right car with the right mods they look great. Keeping them white is an issue @HEADPHONES I’ll just leave this here Expand i'm not sure what is worse, the Roadstone tyre paint, the GTR badge or the open fuel lid! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 It’s a gtr-nismo don’t you know... Yea we had a good laugh at this on whatsapp. I should’ve blacked out the Scotland flag as well, we’re not too proud of this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) That zed has gone to a whole new level of Halfords modifying! Why is the fuel cap open? Tacky aftermarket rear lights. GTR Nismo, hilarious! As for tyre paint, every example I have seen the white gets dirty after one drive and looks pretty crap. Maybe get some white walls instead Edited June 3, 2020 by coldel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 On 03/06/2020 at 08:55, LRF4N said: I’ll just leave this here Expand Please don't.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormtrooperZ Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Has anyone seen these yet? I'd love a set of officially white lettered pirellis... https://www.pirelli.com/global/en-ww/road/tyres-in-every-colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Ditch the tyre lettering and spend the time/money on painting the calipers (some funky colours and effects around these days) . Only Nissan that can pull off tyre lettering is the GTR imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey_S Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 On 03/06/2020 at 13:44, Umster said: Ditch the tyre lettering and spend the time/money on painting the calipers (some funky colours and effects around these days) . Only Nissan that can pull off tyre lettering is the GTR imo. Expand and the 350Z GTR Nismo? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 On 03/06/2020 at 14:09, Mikey_S said: and the 350Z GTR Nismo? Expand That, good sir, can pull anything off 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 On 03/06/2020 at 14:23, Umster said: That, good sir, can pull anything off Expand There is evidence to the contrary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 IMO if your going for tyre text it needs to be done with the rubber sticker kits, not cheap but then you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntelopeSam Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Used to use a grout pen to paint the tyres on my old bikes. It looked good in my opinion, the letters would only be 20mm tall though due to smaller side walls. On the right car it could look good. Lowered with a big ass wing & aero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalvinPomfret Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) You can buy tyre lettering sets online - I’ve gone a little outlandish with it in honesty but think it looks pretty decent: Edited March 23, 2021 by CalvinPomfret Add photo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shunter8 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 On 03/06/2020 at 08:55, LRF4N said: On the right car with the right mods they look great. Keeping them white is an issue @HEADPHONES I’ll just leave this here Expand Tyre lettering is the bottom of the list on that cars list of offences 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz8235 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 On 23/03/2021 at 12:46, CalvinPomfret said: You can buy tyre lettering sets online - I’ve gone a little outlandish with it in honesty but think it looks pretty decent: Expand I know it’s an old post but what glue did you use ? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy1980 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 On 12/10/2022 at 12:00, daz8235 said: I know it’s an old post but what glue did you use ? Ta Expand Would imagine the vulcanising glue from a puncture repair kit would be best, as its rubberised will allow for the sidewall flex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz8235 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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