Alloy protection!?

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Theog

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 Kent
Evening all,

I don't have too much of an issue my end, as I live in the country and don't have too much trouble with parallel parking (although I hate doing it) and I was wondering if anyone has seen / tried these kinds of devices - http://www.wheelwrapz.co.uk/

Just wondering as my wife could potentially use it if we get a nicer car down the line. Also wondering if there is a more upper market version that maybe of interest?

Any thoughts, or just a waste of time?

Thanks

T
 
Hello Theog,

I only have experience of the alloygator rim protectors (https://www.alloygator.com) having rented over time cars that were fitted with them. They seemed to have withstood some impacts and protected well the diamond cut alloys (the higher cost of refurbish those type of alloys probably justifies fitting them to those cars).

The wheelwrapz ones seem - in my opinion - less robust than the alloygators.

Hope it helps
 
You'll get one use out of them. Then they break and snap and fly off. Friend of mine has those ones on his horrid vxr. Saved the wheel but they are indeed a consumable.
 
Theog said:
Evening all,

I don't have too much of an issue my end, as I live in the country and don't have too much trouble with parallel parking (although I hate doing it) and I was wondering if anyone has seen / tried these kinds of devices - http://www.wheelwrapz.co.uk/

Just wondering as my wife could potentially use it if we get a nicer car down the line. Also wondering if there is a more upper market version that maybe of interest?

Any thoughts, or just a waste of time?

Thanks

T
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Been using alloygators for years, admitedly the early version was absolute pants, one slight kerbing and it did protect the alloy but the alloy gator needed to be replaced, however the newer ones do perform better, last ones lasted 3 years with multiple kerb strikes.

Not got any on at the moment, but my wheels are in for a ceramic polishing soon and they will be going on after that has been done. Living in london i think they are needed because trying to fit into tiny spaces ine narrow streets with HUGE kerbs does take its toll on the alloys.
 
Scooba_Steve said:
Monkeydonkeyratmagic said:
Saved the wheel but they are indeed a consumable.
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The protector or the VXR? :lol:
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Funny you say that. It's in the shop at the moment for a busted..box, CV, fly and piston. Took VX 2 months to even initiate the warranty claim which Apparantly is for.. life. This car also cost a staggering £23k. You'd think they'd treat you like royalty paying that for a fucking corsa.
 
Ok thanks everyone.

Are there any other solutions or is this it?

Or is it simply best to buy wheels with bigger profile? Just wondering for a family car or the likes of.
 
For a little extra protection buy tyres that have side wall protectors. Some of the manufacturers have quite substantial ones nowadays.they aren't garanted to protect the wheel though,
 
Theog said:
Ok thanks everyone.

Are there any other solutions or is this it?

Or is it simply best to buy wheels with bigger profile? Just wondering for a family car or the likes of.
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Serious profile wheels are underrated for family cars. Ride comfort ftw.
 
Zoomer said:
For a little extra protection buy tyres that have side wall protectors. Some of the manufacturers have quite substantial ones nowadays.they aren't garanted to protect the wheel though,
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I've never heard of this before. Any particular brand to look out for?
 
Capa said:
Theog said:
Ok thanks everyone.

Are there any other solutions or is this it?

Or is it simply best to buy wheels with bigger profile? Just wondering for a family car or the likes of.
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Serious profile wheels are underrated for family cars. Ride comfort ftw.
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I'm starting to think this way. For practical cars anyways. I quite like mounting a curb with confidence!

What wheels do you run?
 
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