How can I protect my alloy wheels from kerb damage?

I have recently bought a Land Rover Discovery Sport. Its a great car but the alloy wheels look dreadful as I have damaged them by parking too close to the kerb. I will have to have them repaired but is there a product which can be applied to protect the wheels from further damage.

Asked on 14 August 2016 by Jacqui Barnett

Answered by Honest John

There are coloured plastic rim protectors called Alloygators that provide some limited protection and there are some tyres that have a protruding ridge to hit the kerb before the rim does. Obviously if the car is fitted with deeper profile tyres then there will be less chance of kerbing the rims. The standard size is 235/60 on 18-inch wheels and these should be okay. Bigger wheels with lower profile tyres won't be.

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