Fake vs Original Tyres in Nigeria: How I saved a customer from a costly mistake
Keyword: Fake vs Original Tyres Nigeria
“Brand new tyre no be banana - e no dey spoil overnight.”
Let me gist you small.
One day, a man storms into our DMs like his tyre just exploded on 3rd Mainland Bridge.
Let’s call him Mr. Donatus.
"Abeg! I need tyre wey be 2025 manufacture oh, I no wan buy anything wey go kill me for express!"
Valid concern. In Nigeria, tyre dates can feel like life or death - between VIO wahala, road safety officers, and mechanics threatening brimstone if your tyre isn’t “fresh.” But chasing 2025 tyres at all costs? That’s how some people fall into the fake tyre trap
🚨 The Tyre Date Scam They Don’t Want You to Know
Here is what some people don't know:
Some tyre sellers, to meet the “I want 2025 tyres only” demand, actually tamper with the date printed on the tyre. No jokes. Yes, you heard me right.
They take a legit 2021 or 2022 tyre and use tricks to make it look like it was manufactured in 2025. 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
Want to outsmart scammers? 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 and authorized dealers
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.
👷🏾 Already Bought Tyres? We Can Help You Inspect
If you’re suspicious about the tyres you bought, even if it is not from us, Affordable Tyres can help you inspect them. Just bring them to our office.
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, Don't Be Like Mr. Donatus
That customer I told you about? He was this close to buying a fake 2021 tyre disguised 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 trusted, verifiable sources or someone you trust.
✅ And remember - Affordable Tyres is not just a tyre seller, we’re your pit crew.
📲 Need Tyres or Help?
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. And your tyre? E go run like gazelle. 🚗💨🚗💨
