Tyres to help stop curbing

steve_naive · Post by **steve_naive** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 8:49 am

Is there a recommended tyre profile/brand that can provide some protection from curb worriers like myself?

Scuffed two CSL reps in the last 6 months or so.

Two tyres need replacing and I'm thinking of going from 19 to 18, so now would be a good time to invest.

brillomaster · Post by **brillomaster** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 8:58 am

what widths are your wheels? best protection for curbing wheels is wider tyres - a 245 fits on an 8" wheel, 265 on an 8.5", and 275 on a 9".

if you're thinking of a change of wheels and are concerned with curbing, then just make sure your new wheels are of a moderate width. i ran 245/35/R18 on my front 8" MV1s with no rubbing issues at all.

Rockhopper · Post by **Rockhopper** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 9:01 am

I was considering something like this

https://rimblades.com/

but in a matching colour rather than contrasting although i guess it depends on your taste.

Rucky · Post by **Rucky** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 9:45 am

You should perhaps look for tyres with Rim Protection?
Saves minor scrapes but not if your parking is aggressive.

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:07 am

the vredstein ultrac vorti has good rim protection

mmm-five · Post by **mmm-five** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:38 am

Come on guys, we're slipping!

No-one has suggested the OP simply stay away from kerbs

Ed Doe · Post by **Ed Doe** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:41 am

mmm-five wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:38 am Come on guys, we're slipping!

No-one has suggested the OP simply stay away from kerbs

this!

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:42 am

mmm-five wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:38 am Come on guys, we're slipping!

No-one has suggested the OP simply stay away from kerbs

Exactly, a little social distancing should kerb his enthusiasm.

AlienZed · Post by **AlienZed** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:48 am

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:42 am
mmm-five wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:38 am Come on guys, we're slipping!

No-one has suggested the OP simply stay away from kerbs
Exactly, a little social distancing should kerb his enthusiasm.

Funny

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:11 pm

Have a look at ‘Alloygators’. I have used them on several cars over the years.

Raj_UK · Post by **Raj_UK** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:41 pm

Also worth noting that each tyre type has many variation denoted by short codes e.g the Volkswagen OEM Bridgestone S001 have a much bigger flange protection than the standard S001. It’s a bloody minefield!

steve_naive · Post by **steve_naive** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 1:17 pm

mmm-five wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:38 am Come on guys, we're slipping!

No-one has suggested the OP simply stay away from kerbs

One harsh one, front parking just after buying the car. One minor scuff 6 months later, rear wheel - no idea how

Annoying because the rear tyres have plenty of tread and I'll now have to buy a set of four to go with the new wheels. Hoping 18's are slightly squishier than the 19's anyway.

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