FAQ
Instructions for White Wall Inserts - Read fully before fitting
Inserts can be fitted to any type of wheel/ alloy, steel/ wire or tubeless tires.
Standard - (60mm) are designed to fit all tires from 50 profile and up.
Wider - (100mm) are designed to fit on tires that are 95 profile and up. Specifically Hot rods or Rat rods. They will not work with tires that do not have a sufficiently sized sidewall.
Before purchasing, kindly contact us if you are uncertain about the size suitable for your tire size.
We recommend that new tires are driven on first as being brought up to full operating temperature a few times helps sweat off the waxy mold release that new tires are coated in.
1. Remove the wheel from the vehicle and fully deflate the tire. The tire sidewall, especially underneath the outer rim, should be spotless to remove any dirt or residue of the tire bead lubricant. This is best done with buffering solvent or something similar such as panel wipe or break and clutch cleaner. DO NOT use mentholated spirit, white spirit or turpentine as they are totally unsuitable for this purpose. Hot water, detergent and a scrubbing brush will also work but this takes a lot longer and needs more 'elbow grease'!
2. Place the wheel flat on a stable work surface. There in no need to push the bead off the rim but while pushing down on the sidewall with one hand, begin inserting the inner edge of the trim (seating lip) between the rim and the sidewall. Move around the rim repeating this until the seating lip is gripped all around the rim, taking care not to stretch or bunch the trim at all as you go.
3. Finish off by using a rubber mallet or your fist tap the insert into the correct position, with none of the seating lip remaining visible. Inflate the tire to the normal pressure.
Common Fitting Problems
If the seating lip squeezes out from between the tire and the rim when the tire is inflated, contamination (most probably bead lubricant or mold release) is preventing the seating lip from getting any grip. The remedy is simple, repeat step 1 until the rubber is squeaky clean. Remember to clean the seating lip before trying again as this may have become contaminated through contact.
If the insert has a bulge or is lifting away from the tire after fitting, it has not been centrally fitted. A bulge or ripple indicates that the insert is bunched at that point, while lifting is a sign that it is slightly stretched. To Remedy this, deflate again and either refit if the problem is substantial or if only minor, tap the insert with a rubber mallet trying to push the bulge around the wheel until it lies flat against the sidewall.
Refund Policy
We have a 7 day return policy.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it in, unused and in its original packaging.
To start a return you can contact us at classicwhitewalls@gmail.com. If your return is accepted we will send you instructions on how and where to send your package.
The buyer shall bare all reverse logistics costs for the return.
We will not be held accountable for :
- any costs for fitment or consequential expenditure on the inserts
- any warranty on warping / color fading due to prolonged heat exposure or any other lubricants used on the inserts
- any loss arising from the way the inserts are fitted onto the tire
Damages and Issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective or damaged or if you received the wrong item so that we can evaluate the issue and rectify it.
Refunds
We will notify you once we have received and inspected your return and let you know if the refund was approved or not. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process the refund.
Tire Lettering
How many decals per kit?
Classic White Walls SA sell our letter and logo kits as a complete set for the entire car. There is a 10 character maximum for each phrase requested so if your phrase exceeds 10 characters you will need to pay an additional amount per letter.
Each tire letter kits is sold in quantities of 4 or 8, designed for all four tires on the vehicle. If you select 4, you will receive a phrase to cover one side of each tire, top or bottom. If you order 8, you will receive enough for top and bottom of each tire. For example, ordering a "MICHELIN" tire letter kit of 4 will be for each tire, one side whereas a tire letter kit of 8 will be the phrase "MICHELIN" on top and bottom of the tire.
What is included with each order?
Each tire letter kit order will include the Tire Stickers product, application instructions and our unique application adhesive (Permanent Raised Rubber).
Are Tire Stickers sold as individual letters or a decal kit?
We do not sell 'cookie-cutter' letters that will take hours to apply and risk incorrect spacing and orientation! Our tire letter kits are curved to fit our tire exactly as ordered and are a continuous decal on transfer film for quick and easy application. The film may be split into multiple pieces in order to fit your order. No risk of getting adhesive on your fingers or having issues with proper placement of decals!
I'm not sure what size letter height to order, how do I pick the right letter height for my tire letter kit?
One of the biggest risks of damage to your Tire Stickers is ordering too large for the tire sidewall surface. The tire has a designated tread bead and inner bead that defines the tire sidewall surface, this is the 'safe area' for application of tire letter kits.
Sport bike and off-road motorcycle tires have a standard size but must be measured.
There are two methods of determining the proper fitment for your tire:
Measure the sidewall surface with a ruler - Be sure to measure the sidewall, NOT the entire surface from tread to wheel! If you have any doubt, send us a photo!
Generic Tire Sizing guidelines - Use the generic tire sizing chart below to guide your decision. Identify the aspect ratio or series (generally the middle number of the tire specification) and match to the chart. Note: some tires may have a unique aspect ratio outside of these guidelines, when in doubt email us!
Tire Series Specification MAX Recommended Letter Height.
20mm
25mm
30mm
35mm
40mm
45mm
50mm
55mm
Example:
Tire Size: 245/45/R17 MAX Recommended Height: 35mm
When in doubt, it is safest to size the same height as the tire manufacturer's brand letters. Anything larger may risk damage in cornering or standard driving conditions.
Can Tire Stickers produce white wall or color tire wall kits?
White wall kits, dash line kits, flares and other tire accents are all possible with Tire Stickers.
Note: These kits are added more weight to the tire which may require balancing the wheel again.
Can you make custom fonts for my letter kit?
Tire Stickers are available in virtually any font! Our tire lettering kits are offered in standard fonts but you may also provide your own font. Add your request to the Order Notes.
Can you make custom logos or designs for my tire letter kit?
There are no design limitations with Tire Stickers! Whether you are looking for raised white lettering style, billboard style, white walls, custom logos, brand names, hashtags or a social media handle.
To upload your own design, email us your design at classicwhitewalls@gmail.com or WhatsApp us at 079 557 1176.
What colors are Tire Stickers available in?
Tire Stickers are available in a variety of colors.
Permanent raised rubber lettering kits are available in White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green and Orange.
My Permanent Raised Rubber Tire Letter Kit included a glue bottle, is this enough glue for my order?
The Tire Lettering kit specialty adhesive should be used sparingly to avoid 'oozing' after applying to the sidewall. Should you need more glue due to an application issue or damage from driving, it is available through our Shop.
This adhesive is not standard super glue and should not be substituted!
I'm having trouble getting the letter kit to stick, what's going on?
The most important step is the tire preparation. You may think the tire is clean but oil and dirt are difficult to remove, even new tires have to be spotless! Proper cleaning will ensure a successful bond.
Customers with raised lettering or 'ribs' on the tires also may face challenges. These areas require using a credit card or similar object to apply pressure in areas that are too narrow for your finger pressure. Without a contact surface, the decal cannot bond!
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Do I need to stand the tire sidewall prior to application?
Yes! This is a very important step to ensure a proper and strong bond to the raised rubber lettering. Roughen out the sidewall where you are going to apply the raised rubber lettering.
Does the wheel need to be balanced after installing a tire letter kit?
Our Raised Rubber Letter kits are only 1 mm thick and also will result in a negligible weight addition.
If you order a flare or whitewall Permanent Raised Rubber Letter kit you may need to consider balancing the wheels again since this adds more weight.
How do I clean my lettering kit?
The Permanent Raised Rubber Letter kits are designed to be cleaned after discoloring from rain, tire shine, snow, dirt, etc. This can be done using a standard whitewall cleaning agent, dirt and oil remover or acetone / rubbing alcohol.
Will Tire Stickers come off with car wash or power washing?
Permanent Raised Rubber Letter kits withstand standard washing and power washing! However, refrain from using any automatic car wash system or similar that grabs the wheel/tire, or rubs against the tire, while passing through the wash system which in turn can cause damage to your decals.
I lost a letter from hitting a curb, can you replace this?
Yes we do replace them at a little cost.