How I Saved a Customer from Buying Fake Tyres (And How You Can Avoid the Same Mistake)
Keyword: Fake vs Original Tyres Nigeria
“Brand new tyre no be banana - e no dey spoil overnight.”
Let me gist you about one of my customers – let’s call him Mr. Donatus. He came into our DM, panting like his tyre just burst on 3rd Mainland Bridge.
"Abeg! I need tyre wey be 2025 manufacture oh, I no wan buy anything wey go kill me for express!"
Valid concern. We all know how road safety officials pressure some of us in Nigeria; they can make you feel like your life depends on tyre dates. But sometimes, in chasing the latest tyre in town, you might end up with something worse than an age-fake or tampered tyre.
🚨 The Tyre Date Scam They Don’t Want You to Know
Let me break it down: some tyre sellers, to meet the "I want 2025 tyres only" demand, change the tyre date from 2021 or 2022 to 2025. Yes, you heard me right. They tamper with the date on the tyre just to get your money.
So you think you're driving on fresh 2025 rubber, but you're cruising on lies. 🙃
🔎 How to Know If Your Tyre Date Has Been Tampered With
This one na street-smart tip:
👉 Take a car key or coin.
👉 Scratch the tyre date gently.
👉 If the date peels off like nail polish, congrats, you just exposed a scam.
👉 If the date stays solid, you’re good to go!
No need to be Sherlock Holmes, just be observant. It’s your life and your car.
🛞 Reality Check: Brand New Tyre No Be Banana
A tyre is not bread or banana. It doesn’t spoil in two days.
Even if it's manufactured in 2023, as long as it was stored properly and never used, it’s still very much brand new.
At Affordable Tyres, we always tell our customers:
“It’s better to buy an original 2023 tyre than a fake 2025 one.”
Let that sink in.
🙅🏾♂️ Why We Don’t Stock Tyres Like Supermarket Biscuits
We understand the fear. Nobody wants old tyres.
That’s why we don’t keep old stock lying around collecting dust.
Here’s what we do instead:
We buy on request from trusted tyre importers
That means you get recent stock, usually 2024, and if 2025 is available, even better
You avoid fake tyres, tampered dates, and unnecessary market stress
We built this platform so you don’t have to risk your safety or peace of mind. You can sit at home, order online, and get authentic, fresh tyres delivered to your doorstep. Simple.
👷🏾 We’re Here to Help (Even If You Didn’t Buy From Us)
If you’ve already bought tyres and now you’re suspicious about them, Affordable Tyres can help you inspect them. Just send us a picture or bring them to our fitment partner.
We’ll check:
Tyre date authenticity
Sidewall integrity
Whether it’s been “rubbed with Photoshop” or it’s truly legit
📞 Final Word: You Get Who Go Look Out for You
That customer I told you about? He was this close to buying a tampered 2021 tyre rebranded as 2025. We stopped him just in time, and today he’s one of our biggest fans. And now you know better too.
✅ Don’t chase only the date.
✅ Scratch and check.
✅ Buy from someone you trust.
✅ And remember - Affordable Tyres is not just a tyre seller, we’re your pit crew.
📲 Need Help or Tyres?
Call us on 09087934000, chat with us on WhatsApp, or visit affordabletyres.ng to get authentic tyres delivered safely and stress-free.
Your car go thank you. And your mechanic? He go hail you. 🚗💨
