When you buy from the best, you get the best. Don’t take our reputation, licensing, and use by professionals worldwide as the proof alone though, read on to find out why knockoff brand tire lettering sucks.

Say No To Knockoffs

If you follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, you’ve probably seen us knock on the knockoff brands. There’s no denying they’re out there, but there’s no denying we’re better than them either.

The Pitfalls of Knockoffs

Here’s what happens when you cheap out and go with a non-official tire lettering.

1. Staining: Due to oil, anti-oxidants, and mold release agents, knockoff tire lettering won’t look fresh as long as ours. Discoloration takes place as these chemicals migrate through the substrate; this staining cannot be removed. Typically this happens within 1-2 weeks with most knockoffs, but some have thicker rubber which can add some time, but even our short term peel and stick product is more durable.  
2. Peeling: Due to poor quality adhesive, knockoff lettering isn’t guaranteed to stay stuck and then you’re out of luck.  Most imitators use a standard super glue, "gorilla glue" or similar to bond to the tire rubber.  The short term result is going to be a poor quality bond because of the dynamic conditions the tire sidewall experiences.  Even glue designed for rubber will not be enough to last the lifetime of the tire.  
3. Cracking: Due to poor quality, non-UV-resistant rubber, knockoff-tire-lettering cracks under pressure and exposure to the elements; just like a rubber band left in the sun.  Official Tire Stickers letters last long and in extreme temperature and environmental conditions.
4. Tire Damage: Corrosive adhesive on knockoff brands can damage your tire’s rubber compounds. Not only will your knockoff lettering be destroyed, but your (expensive) tires can be damaged too. Most 'off-the-shelf' adhesives used by knockoff tire lettering companies will cause corrosive damage to the rubber compounds in the tire and risk the sidewall tire integrity.  Our adhesive have been developed specifically for tire lettering in collaboration with each tire company and have been approved to the highest standards after rigorous testing by brands like Michelin, BFGoodrich, Goodyear, General Motors, and more.  Is your safety while driving worth the risk? 
5. Bad Reputation: Okay, this is only a perception, but just like official Nikes, people know when you’re rocking the real deal. Knockoff products are liable to make you look like a poser and ruin the entire look of your vehicle. And no one wants that reputation.  There is a reason we're the official licensee of tire companies, automotive manufacturers and more and our quality is worth every penny.  

You might save a buck in the short term, but you lose out pretty quickly, look like a chump, and can even damage your car and tires themselves.

Buy cheap, buy twice.