Curb Rash

[chronopc]

Time travel? Asks a serial rim curber. I've racked up a few impressive gouges on unavoidable potholes, too.

I'm pretty sure I didn't hit a curb, so I most likely got it from a pothole.

 

[Glamisduner]

It doesn't look like the tires stick out very far past the rim. Is that why they are so easy to curb? Generally on cars I have owned if your next to a curb and you steer into it (even while not moving) the rubber will hit first. Sounds like on the 3 if your close to the burn even just turning will curb the rim?

 

[CTreast]

I just had a bad curb last evening. Didn't see it coming. I'm just sick over it but nothing I can do. Never had this problem in my FJ lol

 

[VT_EE]

It doesn't look like the tires stick out very far past the rim. Is that why they are so easy to curb? Generally on cars I have owned if your next to a curb and you steer into it (even while not moving) the rubber will hit first. Sounds like on the 3 if your close to the burn even just turning will curb the rim?

There is absolutely no sidewall protection. If you rub a curb at all, the wheel is scratched.

 

[Glamisduner]

I knew I was going to hate my aero wheels, this is just one more reason to hate them. I wish tesla had the 19" option for the Performance model. I don't really need 20's nor do I want to spend 5k to get them.

 

[CTreast]

I don't know it they'll be any better. Especially being lower profile

 

[Glamisduner]

I don't know it they'll be any better. Especially being lower profile

I have had lower profile tires before that didn't have this issue. The width of the tread just needs to be greater than it is so the tires won't be so stretched on the wheels?

 

[CTreast]

I couldn't keep looking at the bare metal scratch and notch so I just put black sharpie on my $60k car .

Seeing some on eBay for about $400/wheel but I don't care that much yet lol

 

[fallen888]

Any recommendations for preventative measures? Besides better driving.

Alloygators maybe? So they fit with the standard aero? Would they be effective? Any other options?

 

[gzerninplatz]

Wheelbands, people....easy to install (compared to some other products), easy to replace when you hit a curb again...and pretty accent strip in lots of colors

 

[Glamisduner]

Wheelbands, people....easy to install (compared to some other products), easy to replace when you hit a curb again...and pretty accent strip in lots of colors

Not a fan

 

[fallen888]

Wheelbands, people....easy to install (compared to some other products), easy to replace when you hit a curb again...and pretty accent strip in lots of colors

Are those Alloygators? Or some other brand?

 

[mswlogo]

I know RIMs have some range for a particular tire size and visa versa.

Is the RIM on the wider end of the range for these tires?

I wonder if part of the Aero design (sizing) is rubber flush to RIM and flush to cover.

Is the issue primarily on the 18s?

Are folks just biffing up their covers?

I’m also bummed why no 19” for P3D-
I plan to buy OEM 19s. Do they have the curb rash issue too?

 

[Zaxxon]

I had rash repaired on one of my rims in greater Denver area about 6-7 years ago. Guy came to my house, wet sanded the rim, applied paint that matched perfectly and then clear-coated it. You couldn't even tell anything had ever happened to it. Cost me around $90 if I remember correctly.

Do you happen to have that guy's info? I'm in the Denver area and have curbed 50% of my Model 3 rims so far...

 

[ChrisH]

I know RIMs have some range for a particular tire size and visa versa.

Is the RIM on the wider end of the range for these tires?

I wonder if part of the Aero design (sizing) is rubber flush to RIM and flush to cover.

Is the issue primarily on the 18s?

Are folks just biffing up their covers?

I’m also bummed why no 19” for P3D-
I plan to buy OEM 19s. Do they have the curb rash issue too?

The covers don’t stick out, the actual wheel does.

 

[Trevor B]

I noticed curb rash on one of my wheels. What's a good DIY fix?

Try searching

 

[BlueMeanie]

If minor, start with sanding the area with progressively fine automotive sandpaper.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MCXXP0J/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then apply 3 coats of matching paint, 2 coats of clear.
For the 18" Aeros, matching paint:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HE66OK8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[mswlogo]

The covers don’t stick out, the actual wheel does.

So are folks just catching that edge/lip that the covers set into?

Would that show that bad?

Curious to see a few photos of what happens.

To bad those side cameras can’t be used while parking. That would be so cool.

 

[VT_EE]

I curved one wheel after 1 month during a bad parallel parking attempt. I didn’t even realize I’d touched the curb at the time. I’ll get it fixed once I put a winter tire set on.

 

[gzerninplatz]

Wheelbands – Durable Alloy Wheel Pinstriping and Curb Rash Protection