Goodyear Billboard painted on Avon's

[ALF]

This could be an interesting information for you.
An instruction how to paint the Goodyear logo on non Goodyear tires.

Tire decision -billboard or not - FFCars.com : Factory Five Racing Discussion Forum

Please provide an update, if you'll follow this direction.

[ViperGuy]

Originally Posted by ALF

This could be an interesting information for you.
An instruction how to paint the Goodyear logo on non Goodyear tires.

Tire decision -billboard or not - FFCars.com : Factory Five Racing Discussion Forum

Please provide an update, if you'll follow this direction.

Thanks for the link, lot's of great information there. I'll keep you guys updated on what I end up doing.

[mike harter]

Would you paint ford on your chevy

[stiffy]

Hi ViperGuy,

I tried it....... I have AVON 245/295 x 15's on my Daytona, great tire.

I used the template from a company in Canada, great template etc...

Then used the correct rubber tire wall paint and it didn't work.. I used a brush
and it ran under the template. I think if you get the paint in a spray can it would work better. You really need to roughen up the sidewall and get all the silicon/sheen off.

I love the Goodyear Billboard tires, but they are not the best on the road/track and they are illegal in Australia

STIFFY

[ViperGuy]

Originally Posted by stiffy

Then used the correct rubber tire wall paint and it didn't work.. I used a brush
and it ran under the template. I think if you get the paint in a spray can it would work better.

Searching these forums and the internet people seem to be getting the best results with "fabric pencils".

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by ViperGuy

Searching these forums and the internet people seem to be getting the best results with "fabric pencils".

that is what I use.

[Mdman352]

After running 325 MT drag radials, I decided to bite the bullet and try the Avons. Great tire but VERY expensive. Avons run upwards of $1700 minus shipping and mounting/balancing versus the billboards cost of $1100. The Avons wear very quickly when "used". Mine are half worn out at 3000 miles. Back to the drag radials for me.

[ViperGuy]

Well guys I went the other route and just ordered Goodyears.
I'll try them out for a couple weeks and give you guys my opinion.

I bought them from Roger Kraus. "Tom" on the phone was a very nice guy.

[elmariachi]

Originally Posted by ViperGuy

Well guys I went the other route and just ordered Goodyears.
I'll try them out for a couple weeks and give you guys my opinion.

Congrats. Just be patient and if you find them wearing on you, go park the car in a nice setting, step back about a few feet and take a look. Resells me every time (not to mention I love how they handle.).

[ViperGuy]

Originally Posted by elmariachi

if you find them wearing on you, go park the car in a nice setting, step back about a few feet and take a look. Resells me every time

I have a feeling I'm going to like them!

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by Mdman352

After running 325 MT drag radials, I decided to bite the bullet and try the Avons. Great tire but VERY expensive. Avons run upwards of $1700 minus shipping and mounting/balancing versus the billboards cost of $1100. The Avons wear very quickly when "used". Mine are half worn out at 3000 miles. Back to the drag radials for me.

Were you running MT Drag radials all around? Did you ever encounter any wet roads? Just curious. They look great and probably stick like glue, but I can only imagine the excitment of driving on a Northern California mountain road on a foggy/wet morning.

[Mongoose930]

You should check out this link and click on the "Tire Direction Sheet" .pdf for important mounting instructions:

Roger Kraus Racing - More Information

Enjoy the car and the tires - you made the right choice...

[CSX4909]

I own both Billboards and Avons. Goodyear is stenciled on both sets. The tire shape of the Billboards bulge the sides better and fill the wheel well better. The Avons ride 10 times better and hook up better. I use the Billboards to show the car when every bit counts, the Avons to race and ride comfortably. So many people comment about how nice it is to see the Billboards even when it's the "Goodyear" lettered Avons. Few notice the counterfeits that ride and handle better.

Be sure not to make your stencil too perfect. Original Billboards had overspray and missed spots.

[nicho]

Originally Posted by CSX4909

I own both Billboards and Avons. Goodyear is stenciled on both sets. The tire shape of the Billboards bulge the sides better and fill the wheel well better. The Avons ride 10 times better and hook up better. I use the Billboards to show the car when every bit counts, the Avons to race and ride comfortably. So many people comment about how nice it is to see the Billboards even when it's the "Goodyear" lettered Avons. Few notice the counterfeits that ride and handle better.

Be sure not to make your stencil too perfect. Original Billboards had overspray and missed spots.

Have you got any pictures of the Avons with the Goodyear print on them .

[ALF]

@ CSX 4909
Please provide some detail pictures to help all of us to have a close look and to understand how you've done the painting.

MANY THANKS!

[gerry.witt19]

Good Year sure look cool on them. +1 for Good Year!

[ALF]

Has any one tried in the mean time to paint the Goodyear letters on the Avons?

[dcdoug]

Why wouldn't you want to use the "AVON" stencil for Avon tires?

I might switch to Avons away from the Billboards for my next tires and would just use the AVON stencil to achieve the billboard effect.