![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_yogtvufbquw_asups3vwwjuaf.png)
Falken tire logo to be translated into Vinyl stencil
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_nfb0rnhfa2gpzjkayhu5jan3l.jpg)
Mapping out letter sizes from measurements taken on the tires. Determining which size to go with. Top is a 34mm letter hight, bottom is a 25mm letter height
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_yapo5gmdrwbh6pz2ymmmzux6f.jpg)
Vector artwork for Falken lettering
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_o77wsxeqlqfqpssltokyndtum.jpg)
Vinyl stencils ready to be applied
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_i860kolw7ykjpvyfnjisejlkx.jpg)
After testing on my spare wheels, the best method is to shave down the sidewall of the tire ( in my case I used a corded drill with an 80 grit sandpaper wheel ) This gives the stencil a fresh and smooth surface to adhere to.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_llflcu4ucw7es0i_8r60sm7ml.jpg)
Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the tire just before vinyl application
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_dyiyhnmi0vzbhi7q36kmndu4q.jpg)
continue use of the heat gun to insure the vinyl is applied smoothly
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_hpvdmrjy9cm9adwsp62be6nqv.jpg)
work out any bubbles or creases
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_yzcrl9y3wln_wlhwdevgpdqsw.jpg)
both vinyls applied
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_nxhn9dgf9fq7ujpuh5ulwxgew.jpg)
Masking off the edges of the vinyl to keep overspray at a minimum
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_tdtne7e6zv3qcqbwvuusyc7ht.jpg)
Wheels bagged off for paint
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_wikhfhqga0odwksywmvtnkpuz.jpg)
Paint applied
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_jt5qmcdxmuh2udgokn2lxy5yn.png)
Stencil removal. you can see how having a smoother surface has helped make nice crisp lines on the tire letters
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_pefqdbgxxy5yswa2pzqe5w5l5.jpg)
overview of the results
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_lfia_mgvyitl3kj_ffp0qo9nb.jpg)
Final product
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_uytzhok0oz6pijbigppm89xpg.jpg)
Wheels with the vehicle
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_lyvgqq80yhao8mlw5an5ouyvk.jpg)
Mounting
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_lgposmytm4rk5iqxacuxu4gqp.jpg)
End results
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/391231_m0mqedjwumkt9sxw4_x3cux8d.jpg)
Full vehicle shot
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