Rim/Alloy Protectors

springer222 · 08-19-2017, 01:42 PM

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has any pics of rim/alloy protectors on the 3 series diamond cut alloys?

Many Thanks

Watsey · 08-19-2017, 02:04 PM

I considered AlloyGators but decided that they look crap.

That's not what you've asked for, but IMO they are far too conspicuous.

teaston · 08-19-2017, 03:20 PM

The best rim protection is to not drop the soap!

UKF30 · 08-19-2017, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lobb

No.

Don't do it.

This fall's into the same category as car bras.

Fine if your a Yank. For the rest of the world, it makes you look like a cock

Well put mate .

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

The best rim protection is to not drop the soap!

That's class

Let's see what JustChris got to say about this ..

JustChris · 08-19-2017, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer222

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has any pics of rim/alloy protectors on the 3 series diamond cut alloys?

Many Thanks

Yes.
Mrs JustChris rarely drives the Bimmer

RichardM · 08-19-2017, 04:03 PM

I fitted AlloyGators to my winter wheels/tyres as I wanted to protect them for future resale. Eventually they started to come away from the wheel. The response from AlloyGators was to remove them as they weren't suitable for my tyres! They don't tell you that before you buy them. I left negative feedback on their Facebook page but it was just deleted and they blocked me.

AndyEssex330d · 08-19-2017, 04:04 PM

rimming...lol

UKF30 · 08-19-2017, 04:06 PM

Didn't know you can differ the colours to match the car

UKF30 · 08-19-2017, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lobb

Wow!

Those pink ones would suit Mrs Brigand

I clicked on user name and now I got it

willjames · 08-19-2017, 04:43 PM

Don't. Just be super careful when parking and be super aware. It comes with practice, learning by close shaves etc but eventually you become like a non alloy scraping Jedi !

soulboy · 08-20-2017, 04:55 AM

got them on at the moment no problems saved 3 scrapes,having to mount kerbs for emergency vehicles.
would just buy alloy wheel insurance next time.

f32-440i · 08-20-2017, 05:33 AM

Have read reports of water sitting behind them and corroding the wheel badly, don't do it.

CazuaLLUK · 08-20-2017, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

The best rim protection is to not drop the soap!

CazuaLLUK · 08-20-2017, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by f32-440i

Have read reports of water sitting behind them and corroding the wheel badly, don't do it.

Heard this too, bad enough that they corrode in all sorts of other places.

AndyEssex330d · 08-20-2017, 06:24 AM

It makes lovely looking wheels worth £1000's look absolute shite. If they get marked...repair them, it is a car after all not an ornament!

stu14t · 08-20-2017, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardM

I fitted AlloyGators to my winter wheels/tyres as I wanted to protect them for future resale. Eventually they started to come away from the wheel. The response from AlloyGators was to remove them as they weren't suitable for my tyres! They don't tell you that before you buy them. I left negative feedback on their Facebook page but it was just deleted and they blocked me.

I had this too. came off on the A1 near Catterick and started to whip round the front wheel arch. Thought my tyre had blown.

I've ripped them off. Waste of money.

UKF30 · 08-20-2017, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by stu14t

I had this too. came off on the A1 near Catterick and started to whip round the front wheel arch. Thought my tyre had blown.

I've ripped them off. Waste of money.

That's really bad and dangerous mate .

Once i had front tyre blown on motorway and then my underwear , man it was scary while doing 70mph

SteveChester · 08-20-2017, 07:14 AM

Best thing for rim protection.... Bit of KY jelly....

willjames · 08-20-2017, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by soulboy

got them on at the moment no problems saved 3 scrapes,having to mount kerbs for emergency vehicles.
would just buy alloy wheel insurance next time.

Emergency vehicles don't expect you to mount a kerb and they don't expect you to go through a red light either to make way. However, you don't want to be dick and if you can move, then obviously do it. I think there is a short video called 'blue light aware' you can watch on the internet. I only know this because I was on driver awareness course not so long ago for running a red light (Amber gambler) and a bus driver was on the same course for technically crossing the white line and going through a red light to move for an ambulance

Marksw76 · 08-20-2017, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyEssex330d

If they get marked...repair them, it is a car after all not an ornament!

Or not, maybe.

I've a terrible experience getting mine 'repaired' IMO if Diamond Cut get scraped then they're as good as f00ked.

KCH1984 · 08-21-2017, 06:01 AM

I have them fitted to mine...they have been put to the test a couple of times but I do agree with others, they can look pretty cr@p - especially when the wheels get dirty and they stand out more.

I'll probably take them off when the tyres are due for changing. I had them in black on my last car, which were more subtle and blended into the tyre better - but then they make the wheels look smaller.

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AndyEssex330d Captain 322 Rep 746 Posts Drives: BMW 330d M Sport + Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Essex UK iTrader: (0)	It makes lovely looking wheels worth £1000's look absolute shite. If they get marked...repair them, it is a car after all not an ornament! __________________ Current: 2018 Ford Focus ST-3 TDCI, 2017 Ford Focus RS, 2016 Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta. Previous: 2017 Ford Kuga ST-Line, 2004 Honda CBR 600RR, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Focus ST3's, 2013 BMW 125d M sport, 2014 BMW 330d M Sport.
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KCH1984 Major 962 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: Tesla Model Y LR Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Glasgow, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I have them fitted to mine...they have been put to the test a couple of times but I do agree with others, they can look pretty cr@p - especially when the wheels get dirty and they stand out more. I'll probably take them off when the tyres are due for changing. I had them in black on my last car, which were more subtle and blended into the tyre better - but then they make the wheels look smaller. Attached Images __________________ Gone: G05 X5 40d M Sport, F15 X5 30d M Sport, F30 330d xDrive, F21 M135i, E87 123d
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