Alloygator vs RimRingz vs RimBlades vs RimBands etc

G a f f e r

Was thinking of getting something to provide protection for my alloys against minor scuffs and wondered if anyone has had experience of any of the above or similar?

I was originally thinking of alloygators but can't really decide if they'd be worth it or not.
Yes yes, I know "just drive carefully properly in the first place", but accidents can happen and these all appear to be £50ish for a set so I was wondering if that was good vfm.

I probably wouldn't go for a bright colour but more like dark anthracite to match my OEM alloys (so it doesn't "bling" but just protects).

Are they worth it or not? Liable to fall off on the M'way or a good fit for most wheels?

More importantly, anyone had them installed and can vouch for their effectiveness/crappiness?

FZR400RRSP

The wife's new car has alloys that look easily kerbed, the standard fit tyres don't have anything in the way of rim protection to them.
So I'd also be interested in these.
She will kerb wheels, that's a cert.
It's only the big balloon tyres on her current IX35 that mean the alloys are unmarked.

gangzoom

I tied alloygators on my 19inch wheels, it didn't look good and really didn't trust them not to come off when doing 70mph  so took them off....and they are really overpriced for what they are.

I've just learnt to accept curbed wheels are a fact of life, afterall with all the craziness going on around the world a scuffed alloy is really not worth worrying about.

If you want to try them am happy to send them your way for a tenner.

G a f f e r

I wasn't sure if they looked fairly secure on the "how to apply" vids on youtube. What made you think they'd come off if you don't mind me asking? (I thought they got gripped by the tyres inflating). Are they a bit flimsy?

If they do have a propensity to fly off at high speed, they're of no use to me which is why I wanted to know beforehand .

FZR400RRSP

True, and they're not expensive to repair (around £70 each for a mobile fitter)

Dean

For me I wouldn't bother as it makes you look so noobish with them on and probably spoils the look of most cars. Just learn to be a good driver and know your clearance - haven't kerbed an alloy now for about 3 years.

G a f f e r

Same here, but as mentioned in the OP, for the small outlay I was just wondering if they were worth it (now I know it seems they're not ).

Dean

I found that kerbing was less of an issue if I simply parked a bit further from the pavement, always use your mirrors to check your rear wheels when reversing, and don't use other cars parked as a reference to where the kerb is. Following those few rules has pretty much stopped kerbing issues for me.

G a f f e r

yes, I know how to park, thanks (unless 15years NCB with no kerbed alloys ever tells you otherwise)....and I disagree, just learn how to park properly in the first place and you'll never need to park further away from the kerb .
Like I said in the OP, this was purely from a "just in case/is it vfm" scenario - a bit like deciding how far to extend cover on your house insurance - not because you are clumsy or will break your stuff but more because anything can happen.

Dean

Well it sounded like you were maybe prone to scuffs so how do I know you are such a perfect parker? It could have been advice for your wife, if she drove the car in question, for all I care. I'll leave it for someone else who has experience of these.