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10-26-2012, 05:50 PM | #1 |
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Alloygator rim protectors
Just stumbled across these: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accesso.../alloygator-v2
Has anyone tried them and, if so, what do you think? I've sent the company an enquiry to see if they're compatible with RFTs (http://www.alloygator.com/). At £60 for 5 plastic rings, it's not exactly cheap, but well worth it if they work Last edited by Jon D; 10-26-2012 at 05:56 PM.. |
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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...rim+protectors
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10-26-2012, 06:27 PM | #3 |
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Read a few threads now about them working their way loose and coming off whilst driving causing body work damage.
No personal experience of them myself though
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10-26-2012, 07:48 PM | #4 |
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10-27-2012, 12:13 PM | #6 |
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I think they could look a bit crap. Personally, I'd rather just not drive into a curb
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10-27-2012, 01:56 PM | #7 |
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This is one benefit to the oem Bridgestone rfts. They have rock hard side walls and very generous rim protectors. I've made the odd schoolboy mistake in my car, and the rim protection on the bridgestones has been invaluable. I'll miss that when I take them off
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10-27-2012, 07:41 PM | #8 |
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10-28-2012, 05:20 AM | #9 |
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Nearly £100 fitted - that's 2ish wheel refurbs?
I'd save the money - they would also ruin the look of my wheels...and the gators will also look even more of a t**t if they get scuffed? And, if you were to really hit a kerb, I can't see the plastic ring doing an awful lot... |
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I fear that it's just a matter of time until I suffer a lapse of concentration... Fortunately I have rim damage insurance, but I think these particular wheels have to be sent away for repair. |
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10-28-2012, 05:47 AM | #11 | |
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10-29-2012, 11:19 AM | #12 |
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i used these with my mv3's on my old e91
easy to fit, i did it all in a few mins, they looked ok in silver they do protect the wheel , but once you kerb the alloygater it needs replacement, they dont re-trim as easily as the video clip shows now using bridgestone rft's which have a big rim protection strip built in to the tyre but its still not enough on the fronts, only saves the slightest of scrapes i now also have a wheel respray booth in the loft, and it gets used too often !!! Worth wheel silver and clear laquer matches original colour spot on, its actually easier to rub down the rim and respray than you'd ever think after a bit of practise, i made some cardboard "polo mints" to mask off the tyre quickly regards katie |
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10-29-2012, 12:07 PM | #14 |
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They're a bit like leaving the protective plastic on a sofa. then removing it when you sell it.You have the imperfect look, and the new owner benefits.
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10-29-2012, 12:21 PM | #15 |
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I saw a car recently with some on, looked pretty awful tbh.
I don't think they would suit a 640i, I mean you don't have those door protectors on do you?
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10-29-2012, 02:51 PM | #17 |
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Complete the look with a bonnet bra and wind deflectors. Maybe some mudflaps to stop the car getting dirty.
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10-29-2012, 03:28 PM | #18 |
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As said above would rather risk a kerbed rim than have mine look that awful the whole time
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