General Alloy wheel protectors

[Fozzybear]

Im not sure if I read this on here, (or dreamt it), - anything is possible.

Has anyone used a stick on wheel protector to protect alloy wheels from being curbed.
I kind of remember something from years ago, unsure if it was stick on or a tight push on fit of clear plastic that went on the wheel.
Any pics, and thoughts if they are worth it?

Random thinking I know - Anything to protect my panda..

Thanks
Fozzy

 

[lunchbeers]

Alloygators.... avoid them like the plague, best off getting tyres with rim protection.

 

[jrkitching]

best off getting tyres with rim protection

That.

 

[The Panda Nut]

Alloygators.... avoid them like the plague, best off getting tyres with rim protection.

Interested why tou say that. I do agree tyres with rim protection, but where on earth do you find them for a Panda. I could alos get my Mrs to train you. She has never kerbed an alloy in 45 years. I have done a few buy may have driven 30 times further.

 

[WitleyPanda]

When I worked for the steel wheel company, both it and the local alloy wheel manufacturer only fitted the rim protectors for shipment to protect from transit damage, till the tyre was fitted. Go back to steels if you going to do damage.

 

[Herts Hillhopper]

Likely to mess up wheel balance and lead to wobble.

 

[lunchbeers]

I'm generally pretty good with wheels, but if I kerb them, then I kerb them, they can be repaired if. needed.

I don't like the idea of something like an Alloygater working loose and then acting as a flail at high speeds, that would be nasty.