Alloy Wheel Protectors

[midlifecrisis]

I was idly watching a Wheeler Dealers Episode and Mike showed this product, which basically fits between the trye and the wheel rim and gives some protection to the wheels. I'm not thinking of using it on the GT but maybe for a friends cars that has a bit of kerb rash, once repaired. With the average Alloy repair being around £60-90 per wheel spending around £60 for the set makes some sense and you can have some funky colours...make the car a bit more Halfordsy

Link to Alloy Gator
https://alloygator.com/uk/product/s...Z03QjUaiOI7MyUhUJJEVnwTURqn0A8vhoC3hkQAvD_BwE

RImsavers
https://rimsavers.com/products

Any opinions?

 

[lozcb]

I was idly watching a Wheeler Dealers Episode and Mike showed this product, which basically fits between the trye and the wheel rim and gives some protection to the wheels. I'm not thinking of using it on the GT but maybe for a friends cars that has a bit of kerb rash, once repaired. With the average Alloy repair being around £60-90 per wheel spending around £60 for the set makes some sense and you can have some funky colours...make the car a bit more Halfordsy

Link to Alloy Gator
https://alloygator.com/uk/product/s...Z03QjUaiOI7MyUhUJJEVnwTURqn0A8vhoC3hkQAvD_BwE

RImsavers
https://rimsavers.com/products

Any opinions?

Inetrested to see what they look like fitted in the flesh , rear gransport wheels are particularly prone to the slightest pothole related chip

 

[Scaf]

I have used both over the years.
Alloygators are quite substantial and do a good job, they also spoil the look of your wheel and can still leave marks (a bit like a hard phone case can on your phone).

Rimsavers just don’t cut it, offer little protection and easily damaged.

I would consider gators if I have a lease car as a daily and wanted to avoid refurb cost when handing back.

 

[Zep]

I’ve seen them on cars, they look hideous, especially the joint between the two ends. Worse when they start to fall out, or when they have protected your wheel but are damaged.

 

[CatmanV2]

I’ve seen them on cars, they look hideous, especially the joint between the two ends. Worse when they start to fall out, or when they have protected your wheel but are damaged.

This. Friend of my father has them on his Volvo. I'll stop there

C

 

[lozcb]

nuff said

There goes the Missus banned from driving another car then

 

[midlifecrisis]

My reason for thinking of using them is basically sacrificial. They are cheaper and easier to replace than a scraped wheel. If fitted well you can make the join better.

 

[CatmanV2]

My reason for thinking of using them is basically sacrificial. They are cheaper and easier to replace than a scraped wheel. If fitted well you can make the join better.

Do you keep the plastic on your lounge suite as well?

C

 

[midlifecrisis]

Do you keep the plastic on your lounge suite as well?

C

Leather wipes clean...

 

[lozcb]

Do you keep the plastic on your lounge suite as well?

C

Ooh very Pikey caravan

 

[Navcorr]

Was the Wheeler Dealer episode using red protectors? Can't remember the car - just that it was a moment of supreme chav-ness.

 

[midlifecrisis]

Ooh very Pikey caravan

do you wanna buy a daaaag!

Was the Wheeler Dealer episode using red protectors? Can't remember the car - just that it was a moment of supreme chav-ness.

Admittedly red was horrible, but they do them in black and I won't be using them on the Maserati just a daily .

 

[allandwf]

Don't some Michelins have them manufactured in? I'm sure the ones on my Alfa do.

 

[Doohickey]

I would consider gators if I have a lease car as a daily and wanted to avoid refurb cost when handing back.

I just handed a lease car back and it cost £36+VAT per wheel so not exactly a major issue.

 

[Scaf]

I just handed a lease car back and it cost £36+VAT per wheel so not exactly a major issue.

If that’s the case, I would agree with you.

 

[GeoffCapes]

Don't some Michelins have them manufactured in? I'm sure the ones on my Alfa do.View attachment 68570View attachment 68570

As do most makes I believe. All depends on the tyre you choose.

 

[StuartW]

As do most makes I believe. All depends on the tyre you choose.

Yes, the rim protection on Good Year Eagle is a huge lip - I had them on my 3200 and was very grateful as it took me a while to learn the comparative width of the rear compared to the pointy front

 

[GeoffCapes]

Yes, the rim protection on Good Year Eagle is a huge lip - I had them on my 3200 and was very grateful as it took me a while to learn the comparative width of the rear compared to the pointy front

That's what I've got on the Jag. They actually look better than the one Pirelli I have on it when a pothole burst the tyre.