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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: DorsetDave on 22 October 2013, 12:51

Title: Alloygator Rim Protectors
Post by: DorsetDave on 22 October 2013, 12:51

Knowing that, no matter how good I drive, it is still going to happen one day, has anyone tried these to stop the damage to the rims?

http://www.alloygator.co.uk

Title: Re: Alloygator Rim Protectors
Post by: monsta on 22 October 2013, 13:02

They get good reviews but to me you're just encouraging a grit build up which can scratch your alloys around the rim.

Also, I suspect unless you go for black they'll look really cheap when fitted.

You're better off with Alloy Wheel insurance.

Title: Re: Alloygator Rim Protectors
Post by: dubber36 on 22 October 2013, 13:23

Quote from: DorsetDave on 22 October 2013, 12:51

Knowing that, no matter how good I drive, it is still going to happen one day,

You are the one in control of the steering wheel, so you can make sure it doesn't happen,

Title: Re: Alloygator Rim Protectors
Post by: mistertee on 22 October 2013, 13:44

I've heard bad things about them, they are hard to fit and pop out easily.

The fact that I haven't seen a single car on the road with them on speaks for itself.

Title: Re: Alloygator Rim Protectors
Post by: Shizzle on 22 October 2013, 14:00

I have just emailed this company to see what options that have for my wheels as the tyre does not sit with the rim.
The lady on the phone was very unhelpful and just gave me a email address instead of helping me with my query i see you have to get them fitted not a diy solution.