Looking for rim protectors to put on alloys

M S E · 05-11-2017 07:12PM #1

Hi all,

The rim protection on my current tyres is okay but I would like separate rim protectors to place on the alloys. The alloys are silver and 19'' (so would be looking for silver rim protectors). Was thinking of buying something like the following:
https://rimblades.com/rimblades-shop/
https://www.alloygator.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Alloygator-Ireland-630504040342912/

I would really appreciate information on which rim protectors or websites ye would recommend.
Thank you.

09-11-2017 04:19PM

Good an idea and all as they are, if you're into detailing at all, wheel cleaner can leak in behind them and cause streaking and therefore can cause the cleaner to stain wheels depending on what it is.

M S E · 09-11-2017 05:11PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Good an idea and all as they are, if you're into detailing at all, wheel cleaner can leak in behind them and cause streaking and therefore can cause the cleaner to stain wheels depending on what it is.

I didn't think of that potentially happening so sound for the reply. Do you think that would happen with these kind of rim protectors or would it happen anyway regardless?

http://pwmotorsport.com/pr,60,bbs-19-rim-protector,shop,bbs-products,bbs-rim-protectors.html

09-11-2017 05:26PM

I would think it would happen with anything like that. If there's double-sided adhesive tape, wheel cleaner can often break down the adhesive and they may fall off.

M S E · 09-11-2017 10:09PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I would think it would happen with anything like that. If there's double-sided adhesive tape, wheel cleaner can often break down the adhesive and they may fall off.

Will look into it more before deciding on anything -sound.

ianobrien · 10-11-2017 09:36AM

A few years ago, Vauxhall had them on some special edition Corsas. Somebody I knew had them fitted (by Vauxhall). After two years or so, they started to fall off and the wheel was marked when they came off. It was probably a combination of residual glue and the wheel cleaners staying behind the trim.

In the end, he took them all off and sent the wheels off for a refurb and cursed at them.

Looking for rim protectors to put on alloys

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