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FatBoy 09-18-2014 07:23 AM
Very smart, but they're far too clean and crisp for my liking I'm afraid. I also struggle with the idea of putting Goodyear lettering on Avon tyres. :o

Avon is a perfectly credible and acceptable brand and they were used in period, so I'm happy to have AVON on my Avon tyres. :3DSMILE:

Paul

Large Arbor 09-18-2014 10:15 AM
Anyone know where in the US you can purchase them?

bmwdb10 09-18-2014 11:19 AM
Now there you go! LOVE AVONS!

I used white flexible plastic primer in a spray can and a stencil I cut on sticky vinyl.

2 years ago:
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/...pse6e95696.jpg

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/...ps941c93d2.jpg

Now:
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5dc71694.jpg

bmwdb10 09-18-2014 12:11 PM
Grabbed the wrong pic.... this is what they look like now after the paint darkens. I refreshed the letters after I painted the wheels black.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/...ps119eff71.jpg

Tutosnake 09-18-2014 12:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bmwdb10 (Post 1319385)
Grabbed the wrong pic.... this is what they look like now after the paint darkens. I refreshed the letters after I painted the wheels black.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/...ps119eff71.jpg
Man, that's a handsome car...

gsharapa 09-18-2014 01:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bmwdb10 (Post 1319385)
Grabbed the wrong pic.... this is what they look like now after the paint darkens. I refreshed the letters after I painted the wheels black.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/...ps119eff71.jpg
I want one! GT40 that is.......

STEVE-O 09-18-2014 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by FatBoy (Post 1319365)
Very smart, but they're far too clean and crisp for my liking I'm afraid. I also struggle with the idea of putting Goodyear lettering on Avon tyres. :o

Avon is a perfectly credible and acceptable brand and they were used in period, so I'm happy to have AVON on my Avon tyres. :3DSMILE:

Paul
If you do not like putting 'Goodyear' lettering, it sounds like Tredwear will do custom lettering or graphics. Still seems easier going this route than a stencil and paint.

Paintwerks 09-18-2014 06:45 PM
Have heard you can use white Plastidip spray too. Apparently, it stays on for years.

I have a Roland vinyl cutter at work so when the time comes, I will design and cut a template complete with distress marks to afford that worn look.

How much was it to buy the set of Avons?

GLS-BDR226 09-18-2014 06:51 PM
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I used the Tred letters. I tried Plasticdip spray and it stayed on about 2 short drives even though I prepped the tires with mineral spirits and cleaning pads. I got my Avons packaged with my wheel purchase from Vintage.

The GT 40 is beautiful!

d488y2 09-18-2014 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Paintwerks (Post 1319439)
Have heard you can use white Plastidip spray too. Apparently, it stays on for years.

I have a Roland vinyl cutter at work so when the time comes, I will design and cut a template complete with distress marks to afford that worn look.

How much was it to buy the set of Avons?
Here's a quote from Stuckey Tyres
Avon CR6ZZ 295/50/15 $625 each
Avon CR6ZZ 245/60/15 $535 each

Total $2350 fitted and balanced

FatBoy 09-18-2014 11:54 PM
I paid £1,200 (around $1,900) fitted and balanced, but I'm a little closer to where they're made. :)
That was from a company called BMTR in Birmingham, UK. I don't know how much it would be to ship a set to you.

Paul

FatBoy 09-18-2014 11:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by STEVE-O (Post 1319406)
If you do not like putting 'Goodyear' lettering, it sounds like Tredwear will do custom lettering or graphics. Still seems easier going this route than a stencil and paint.
As I said, far to clean and crisp for what I'm after. I want them to get scuffed and faded over time. :)

Paul

nikbj68 09-19-2014 01:13 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FatBoy (Post 1319464)
As I said, far to clean and crisp for what I'm after. I want them to get scuffed and faded over time. :)Paul
To save time, I could take it round the block for you...! **)

FatBoy 09-19-2014 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by nikbj68 (Post 1319465)
To save time, I could take it round the block for you...! **)
You can take it for a drive if you want Nick. I think I can trust you. ;)

nikbj68 09-19-2014 05:08 AM
As long as I don`t have to clean it afterwards....Nah, like Clarkson once said, "...if it was mine, I`d lick it clean every night!!!

Shootnride 09-19-2014 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by bmwdb10 (Post 1319385)
Grabbed the wrong pic.... this is what they look like now after the paint darkens. I refreshed the letters after I painted the wheels black.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/...ps119eff71.jpg
Beautiful car, but I think Firestone's going to cut off your sponsorship :LOL:

Ted

bmwdb10 09-19-2014 08:28 AM
Thanks guys.....

I am surprised how many people pick up on the Firestone stickers with Avons on the car. Same with my last Cobra when I replaced the Goodyears with the Avons. Oh well... Anyone know of any nice vintage Avon stickers?

Mongoose930 09-19-2014 09:31 AM
Some on ebay UK:

avon tyre decal | eBay

G-Pete 09-20-2014 07:25 AM
Here my tires after 1200 miles, I just don't clean the lettering and now they start to look really cool.....

http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...091259_433.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...091313_862.jpg


Btw: the freshest Avon tires has Roger Krause in the US. Roger Kraus Racing Ent., Inc.- Castro Valley, CA.. They don't store these tires for years and sell it to you. Besides the customer service is outstanding.

FatBoy 09-25-2014 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by xb-60 (Post 1319044)
The picture so I can copy it would be good enough. Sounds like a few of us would be interested.
Cheers,
Glen
Hi Glen,

It's probably easier for me to find out which font and letter size was used and the radius of the arc so that you can recreate it. I could scan the template for you, but I'm not sure that would help you.

Paul


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