GTS Tire Stickers installed!

Subscribe
Apr 18, 2016 | 06:47 AM
  #1  
What do you guys think?
I personally love the look!
Luckily, the tredwear did match the red on the calipars as well as my interior

Feel like blacking out the entire front grill, what do you guys think, should i go for it?

GTS Tire Stickers installed!-tredwear-207.jpg
GTS Tire Stickers installed!-tredwear-201.jpg
GTS Tire Stickers installed!-tredwear-206.jpg
GTS Tire Stickers installed!-tredwear-204.jpg
GTS Tire Stickers installed!-tredwear-202.jpg
GTS Tire Stickers installed!-tredwear-203.jpg
GTS Tire Stickers installed!-tredwear-205.jpg


Reply 1
Apr 18, 2016 | 10:06 AM
  #2  
Honestly, I like it... racing feel and a good offset to the calipers, rear tails, and interior.

How hard is the install? I remember the day when I had to paint my tires on my 2009 GTR to get the same look but you have a lot more going on with the striping as well.
Reply 0
Apr 18, 2016 | 10:25 AM
  #3  
I bet when wheels are moving it looks tough.

And breaks up that Black.
Reply 0
Apr 18, 2016 | 10:46 AM
  #4  
I like it so much I will probably steal your idea. It looks great.
Would you mind sharing where you got them?
I am wondering how it will hold up when you have to clean your tires though. I pressure wash my wheels and that would probably be an issue lol.
Regarding the grill, it's a tough call. I did it on mine and like it but my car is not black. You could always plastidip it and if you don't like it, no big deal and peel it off. If you do like it then go ahead and paint it.
Reply 0
Apr 18, 2016 | 12:23 PM
  #5  
Quote: Honestly, I like it... racing feel and a good offset to the calipers, rear tails, and interior.

How hard is the install? I remember the day when I had to paint my tires on my 2009 GTR to get the same look but you have a lot more going on with the striping as well.
The install took about a day, they had to "sand" and smoothen the rest of the lettering that already came on the tires, after that one of their guys have a technique where the groove the tire (where the tire stickers will be sitting in the tire as well as the stripes) for a perfect fit. They just took their time with the Michelin logo, they wanted to have equal spaces between each word which they did perfectly

Quote: I bet when wheels are moving it looks tough.

And breaks up that Black.
Looks like ill have to take a rolling shot and see for myself
I actually like the breakup, the rims on the GTS when in black look small and since the letterings are kept somewhat in the center of the tire, it gives it a slightly larger look

Quote: I like it so much I will probably steal your idea. It looks great.
Would you mind sharing where you got them?
I am wondering how it will hold up when you have to clean your tires though. I pressure wash my wheels and that would probably be an issue lol.
Regarding the grill, it's a tough call. I did it on mine and like it but my car is not black. You could always plastidip it and if you don't like it, no big deal and peel it off. If you do like it then go ahead and paint it.
Thanks mate! of course go ahead, im glad you guys likeed the idea, always did want to go with red lettering but one of my project cars had red wheels, so it would have looked really weird with red letters!
I got the tire stickers from www.tredwear.com they took a few days to have them shipped out to Bahrain. You can customize literally whatever you want on your tires
As for cleaning the tires, i have used the pressure wash a few times but i didn't keep them directly pointed on the lettering. And yeah, you cant shine your tires anymore (Thats what i was told, but i still do apply some shine where the actual tire is)
Hope this helps!
Reply 0
Apr 18, 2016 | 06:38 PM
  #6  
Love it on old school American cars. Also on track cars.

Not sure I love it on a Benz.
Reply 0
Apr 20, 2016 | 09:07 PM
  #7  
Looks great!!
Reply 0
Apr 20, 2016 | 10:29 PM
  #8  
I absolutely love this. I also love your wheels. Did you have those painted? Or were you able to order the gloss black finish from factory?
Reply 0

MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

Explore
story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Apr 20, 2016 | 10:46 PM
  #9  
My son says "Sick!"
My girlfriend says "horrible"
And I like it. I was thinking of something similar on my GTS which i will pick up tomorrow or Friday. I was thinking white letters though so I didn't have to worry about color matching.
Reply 0
Apr 24, 2016 | 12:12 AM
  #10  
Quote: My son says "Sick!"
My girlfriend says "horrible"
And I like it. I was thinking of something similar on my GTS which i will pick up tomorrow or Friday. I was thinking white letters though so I didn't have to worry about color matching.
What size did you go with, 1"???
Does one kit come with two words for the one tyre or is a kit only one word?
Same with the stripes, one kit two stripes?

Looks really good!
Reply 0
Jun 7, 2017 | 02:58 PM
  #11  
What size did you order? Was it difficult to install?
Reply 0
Jun 7, 2017 | 03:09 PM
  #12  
Forgotten how cool that looks with those colors.
Reply 0
Jun 8, 2017 | 05:55 PM
  #13  
Unfortunately, I saw one car who had those in white for a little while and they do not look too good anymore.
Reply 0
Jun 9, 2017 | 07:31 AM
  #14  
I wonder if the owner simply hasn't care for it. According to tirestickers website "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."
Reply 0
Jun 9, 2017 | 07:17 PM
  #15  
I am sure they can be cleaned up but just think about it. It is a just sticker that is being subject to wind, rain and sun and there is simply no way the edges are going to stay as sharp as new and cleaning it gently will be difficult
Reply 0
Jun 9, 2017 | 07:52 PM
  #16  
Quote: What size did you go with, 1"???
Does one kit come with two words for the one tyre or is a kit only one word?
Same with the stripes, one kit two stripes?

Looks really good!
i did go with 1" letters all round, and yep; the kit came with 2 stripes and two words per tire
Reply 0
Jun 9, 2017 | 07:54 PM
  #17  
Quote: I wonder if the owner simply hasn't care for it. According to tirestickers website "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."
it was a pain to clean ill be honest.
since they are raised rubber letters, the only way i could actually "clean" them up was detergent and a tooth brush. And i would do it once a month to have them clean
Reply 0
Jun 9, 2017 | 07:57 PM
  #18  
Quote: Unfortunately, I saw one car who had those in white for a little while and they do not look too good anymore.
Well it was cool ill be honest for a while, but i kinda got bored of it. I mean it will look damn sexy with a car with a kick *** diffuser and larger/non oem rims, a large rear wing, more of a track oriented look. Would i do it again? I wouldnt with a stock looking GTS
Reply 0
Jun 9, 2017 | 08:00 PM
  #19  
Quote: What size did you order? Was it difficult to install?
1" all round
the guy who installed them had a different process for intalling the tire stickers. He basically "carves" the area where the stickers will be installed so they can basically "sit" into the tire itself, and had sanded the entire tire wall so nothing else would show except for the stickers.
Only thing i missed was having the tires shiny and glossy after a good wash, with fhe tire stickers you arent supposed to add any form of tire shine
Reply 0
Jun 9, 2017 | 09:41 PM
  #20  
Blacked out chrome
Quote: 1" all round
the guy who installed them had a different process for intalling the tire stickers. He basically "carves" the area where the stickers will be installed so they can basically "sit" into the tire itself, and had sanded the entire tire wall so nothing else would show except for the stickers.
Only thing i missed was having the tires shiny and glossy after a good wash, with fhe tire stickers you arent supposed to add any form of tire shine
i went a bit further and blacked out every grey thing on the car including front grill, door handles, emblems, etc. or really matches the matte vinyl protection wrap well. I also like the red wheel decals, but probably too much with my red wheels.
Reply 0
Jun 10, 2017 | 09:22 AM
  #21  
Quote:
Can't believe how different that interior looks against black, compared to my silver w/silver interior trim.

GTS Tire Stickers installed!-img_3780_zps4lvtihak.jpg


Reply 0
Subscribe
Currently Active Users (1)
 
story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE