ellis Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I promised a few on here (and the supplier) that I'd do a review of these tyre stickers once fitted so here it is (finally!). I know these can be a real marmite addition to the car but I quite like the Lightning McQueen/Hot Wheels look so was excited when I first read about these on Facebook a while back. Initially these were a US purchase only but are now available in the UK from tirestickers.co.uk They're available in semi-permanent and permanent and in a variety of standard formats, sizes, wheel diameters and colours as well as bespoke options. I opted for the standard Ken Block style in permanent at 0.75". If I had 18s with a deeper tyre wall I'm sure they'd look better still but with 19s and a distinct lack of side wall 0.75" is about as tall as you'd want to go. As with all things car-related, these were fitted on the day I was due to take the car on DBXv2 to Amsterdam so had less than the ideal time for these to bond onto the tyres. Fitting though was blissfully simple. I toyed with the idea of taking each wheel off to do it but time was not on my side so did them on the car just rolling it backwards and forwards to get the right part of the tyre exposed. Gave the areas to apply the stickers to a damn good wipe and clean with acetone (nail varnish remover) as well as wiping the back of the stickers too. Applied the adhesive that they supply and they went on a treat. Was pleasantly surprised at how easy and mess-free it all was. All done in an hour. Stickers is a bit of a misnomer really because the permanent ones are rubber, a mm or so thick, so are pretty hardy. The pics below show the car at Ashford after about 200+ miles and the second one after 1500 miles (uncleaned at this point)! They stood up really well. Had to dab a couple of edges back down with the glue but this was down to the lack of time I left them to set first time round. I think if they'd had overnight they'd have been perfect. Will look at getting custom ones made for Dragonball 2017 as I think they'd look awesome in a similar font to the ones on there now. No more fiddling about with a paintbrush, radiator paint and a lost day for me anymore. I'm really chuffed with these and how they've already stood up to some proper abuse. Recommended? Hell yes, I think these are brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I promised a few on here (and the supplier) that I'd do a review of these tyre stickers once fitted so here it is (finally!). I know these can be a real marmite addition to the car but I quite like the Lightning McQueen/Hot Wheels look so was excited when I first read about these on Facebook a while back. Initially these were a US purchase only but are now available in the UK from tirestickers.co.uk They're available in semi-permanent and permanent and in a variety of standard formats, sizes, wheel diameters and colours as well as bespoke options. I opted for the standard Ken Block style in permanent at 0.75". If I had 18s with a deeper tyre wall I'm sure they'd look better still but with 19s and a distinct lack of side wall 0.75" is about as tall as you'd want to go. As with all things car-related, these were fitted on the day I was due to take the car on DBXv2 to Amsterdam so had less than the ideal time for these to bond onto the tyres. Fitting though was blissfully simple. I toyed with the idea of taking each wheel off to do it but time was not on my side so did them on the car just rolling it backwards and forwards to get the right part of the tyre exposed. Gave the areas to apply the stickers to a damn good wipe and clean with acetone (nail varnish remover) as well as wiping the back of the stickers too. Applied the adhesive that they supply and they went on a treat. Was pleasantly surprised at how easy and mess-free it all was. All done in an hour. Stickers is a bit of a misnomer really because the permanent ones are rubber, a mm or so thick, so are pretty hardy. The pics below show the car at Ashford after about 200+ miles and the second one after 1500 miles (uncleaned at this point)! They stood up really well. Had to dab a couple of edges back down with the glue but this was down to the lack of time I left them to set first time round. I think if they'd had overnight they'd have been perfect. Will look at getting custom ones made for Dragonball 2017 as I think they'd look awesome in a similar font to the ones on there now. No more fiddling about with a paintbrush, radiator paint and a lost day for me anymore. I'm really chuffed with these and how they've already stood up to some proper abuse. Recommended? Hell yes, I think these are brilliant! http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll206/ellisgrange/IMG_4551_zpso6b8rin1.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll206/ellisgrange/IMG_4627_zps2c7cnuyy.jpg I think they are ok, probably suited more to race/track car than road car, but thats my personal opinion. The only issue I have with it is...you dont have Toyo tyres Good to hear they have held up on the road, I may think about getting some for my track car, I still find them a little marmite so I am not sure if it would good or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 I think they are ok, probably suited more to race/track car than road car, but thats my personal opinion. The only issue I have with it is...you dont have Toyo tyres Good to hear they have held up on the road, I may think about getting some for my track car, I still find them a little marmite so I am not sure if it would good or not. I know, but they don't have Vredestein ones! It was the look I was after and, as I said, won't be to everyone's taste. For me they are exactly what I was after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I know, but they don't have Vredestein ones! It was the look I was after and, as I said, won't be to everyone's taste. For me they are exactly what I was after. Fair play mate, as long as you are happy with them that is all that matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 That tyre looks really stretched mate :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) No, I mean, really, NO! It'll be neons next, thin end of the wedge old boy. Edited September 5, 2016 by Chris Wilson (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 That tyre looks really stretched mate :/ Of course it's not! Just the distortion of the Apple lens - silly boy. I'm not one of those VW-driving, massive-camber, euro-style, baseball-cap-wearing ne'eer do wells! - - - Updated - - - No, I mean, really, NO! It'll be neons next, thin end of the wedge old boy. Let me enjoy my crisis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 No, I mean, really, NO! . Not to your taste then They would look better on a tyre where the sticker went over the OEM writing in the right place and size. Having the wording over the tyre size and the logo of another manufacture makes it look a bit odd. £80 odd quid puts me off also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Would look great if the sticker actually matched the tyre brand, but that's just me being picky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Not to your taste then They would look better on a tyre where the sticker went over the OEM writing in the right place and size. Having the wording over the tyre size and the logo of another manufacture makes it look a bit odd. £80 odd quid puts me off also *HOW* much???? I wouldn't pay eighty quid for a pair of tyres, let alone for some stickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 Would look great if the sticker actually matched the tyre brand, but that's just me being picky /QUOTE] In a perfect world I'd want the same but as I already had 4 good tyres this was the best solution other than buying 4 tyres to match! As I keep saying, not to everyone's taste (especially Mr W!) but I put this up as I'd had a fair few members comment on the original painted ones and were keen to go a similar route. See me as doing a public service if you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spunkmeyer Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Fair play Ellis, it's a public service announcement not a group buy! Cheers for taking the time to write up your experience... I was interested up to the point where it says £80!! Ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Having seen them over the weekend I actually quite liked them as they suit the car (which is looking great btw mate!). Something a bit different but very much all ties in together....you just need a set of Toyo's now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Nice of you to take the time doing a review, will always be useful to others. Its always your opinion that counts when modding your own car. But, its not for me. Your car is stunning with such a sleek and subtle kit that makes you look closer at the car in certain areas to take it all in. The stickers distract from that i feel. Also, how do you put tyre shine on, without covering the white or having to spend ages cleaning off the letters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 More pics of your car PLEASE Ellis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 As they say, each to their own.. I like it from a distance, I see what (the look which I think is cool) you're trying to achieve, but then when you get up close and realise they're not Toyos and even if they were, its just a sticker.. I dunno.. not my cuppa tea and certainly not for £80! BTW whats the big deal about Toyo Proxies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitch79 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll206/ellisgrange/IMG_4551_zpso6b8rin1.jpg http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll206/ellisgrange/IMG_4627_zps2c7cnuyy.jpg I think they suit your car great, black wheels most prob. And your looks awesome anyway so [emoji1360][emoji1360] 2 thumbs fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc92 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 These are cool too pricey for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I like the look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Sorry mate on this occasion I don't see the appeal. Your car is stunning. This just looks a little odd especially given the brand difference! Get then off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 They're chavtastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Personally I like them was dubious what it would look like when I fitted them to mine but as mentioned on here a few times everyone is different and you mod your car to your taste I liked them anyway These are R888's though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Its a look thats been around for years.. does work on the right kind of vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 One that's already got an awful body kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.