Tire paint pen?

Cj7379 · 12-02-2018, 01:42 PM

I read mixed reviews on Tire paint pens, has anyone tried them out?

Tick64 · 12-02-2018, 05:32 PM

I didn't even know those existed! I googled some pics. Looks chachi on most, but I think a couple pics with a touch of color between the tread looks alright

SouthArk370Z · 12-02-2018, 05:57 PM

If nobody comes up with a good answer, try asking on old (back when white walls and raised white letters were popular - 50s-70s) car restoration sites.

Edit: They will probably only know about white but the companies that make white probably make other colors, too.

2011 Nismo#91 · 12-03-2018, 07:34 AM

I've used them for marking tires at the track. Those ones seem to last a few weeks of driving before the marks start to fade. I think tire vinyl lettering would be better for something you want to not have to reapply it all the time.

CRiZO · 12-03-2018, 08:45 AM

It all gets dirty really fast and doesn't last well. However your tire sponsor will likely be happy to send you some.

Whjaxn17 · 12-06-2018, 01:28 PM

Tire Stickers sells pens and the rubber stickers that are supposed to last 40k miles(I can personally vouch for a solid 10k). tirestickers.com

Tredwear is the only other 1 I know of, but I don't know if they sell both or only the permanent ones. I have no personal experience with these, but a friend does, and he says they've held up well, but I'm not sure what his mileage is on them.

Spooler · 12-06-2018, 01:48 PM

Just say NO to the white letter tires that were a fad back in the 80's. LOL

-ZS-Carpenter · 12-06-2018, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Just say NO to the white letter tires that were a fad back in the 80's. LOL

but I liked it then too

Baronsmokes · 12-08-2018, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Just say NO to the white letter tires that were a fad back in the 80's. LOL

Painting tires will just make a mess.You will have to keep repainting.
I have a can of white wall tire paint from the 1930s if you need it.

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2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,379 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 33858	I've used them for marking tires at the track. Those ones seem to last a few weeks of driving before the marks start to fade. I think tire vinyl lettering would be better for something you want to not have to reapply it all the time. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

12-06-2018, 01:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Whjaxn17 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Alabama Age: 28 Posts: 420 Drives: 17 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 3364	Tire Stickers sells pens and the rubber stickers that are supposed to last 40k miles(I can personally vouch for a solid 10k). tirestickers.com Tredwear is the only other 1 I know of, but I don't know if they sell both or only the permanent ones. I have no personal experience with these, but a friend does, and he says they've held up well, but I'm not sure what his mileage is on them. __________________ 377whp/299wtq NA 704whp/519wtq, SOHO stage 2.5 IG: pearlywhite.z

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,502 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	Just say NO to the white letter tires that were a fad back in the 80's. LOL wideglideleon and Baronsmokes like this.

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Tick64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver Island,Canada Posts: 341 Drives: '11 370z Nismo MB Rep Power: 2477	I didn't even know those existed! I googled some pics. Looks chachi on most, but I think a couple pics with a touch of color between the tread looks alright

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CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	It all gets dirty really fast and doesn't last well. However your tire sponsor will likely be happy to send you some.

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