Rim edge protection?

[NathanielHrnblwr]

do the 20" wheels have the same "sticking out" issue?

 

[irwiny]

link?

2Pcs/Lot 8M Car Wheel Hubs Strips Car Styling Modification Wheel Rim Decoration Protective DIY 8M Sticker For BMW Ford Universal-in Styling Mouldings from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

just pick the correct color combination.

 

[israndy]

Did your ali chinese protectors appear to have 3M adhesive?

Yes, regular stuff. It didn't have the lip to make it easier to align, so when the wheel is spinning it's obviously vibrating up and down. Fine when still and fine at speed. Probably just around town. Cannot see spending so much more for that lip. I glued the ends down this morning so I shouldn't be sheading anymore of it as I drive.

-Randy

 

[cjjc75]

I was in Asia bored and surf on Aliexpress for little things for my MODEL 3. Got two sets for under 40 bucks. Two piece black/ red and black/black 3M based adhesive and looks like the higher priced versions available in the states. Took about rwo weeks to arrive.

Here is image of the red/black.

one set is enough to do all 4 wheels? Thanks!

 

[Trevor B]

AlloyGator - Protect Your Wheels From Kerb Damage

 

[irwiny]

one set is enough to do all 4 wheels? Thanks!

Yes one set did all 4 wheels

 

[nirlay]

Do I need to take the hubcap off to install the rim protector ?

 

[nirlay]

There are 2 types of rim protectors , as I understand, one piece or a two piece ones. This link below depicts the two piece one :

Which one is better ?

 

[ngogas]

This is what i need!

 

[Vintre]

I used one piece.

Vin

 

[Kbra]

So first off. Should you happen to experience minor curb rash this touch-up pen matches the aero wheels pretty dang close.

But if you really want a sacroficial rim guard, have you looked into the Taptes Rim Guard set?

 

[FlyinDelorean]

Sadly this is a huge problem with the sports wheels on the M3. Primarily because, as shown in many photos (and you can see for yourself), the rims extend past the tires of the car for better cornering. My poor car has unfortunately suffered from this issue recently. And I didnt even park anywhere. I think it was probably a pothole or some crap on the road that flied at or through my tires/wheels. The best solution I've found, which I'm going to try, but haven't yet, are the Evannex aftermarket wheel bands. I think there is a promotion that is still running if you use the promo code elonbucks

I can't endorse the product because I haven't tried it yet, but it seems to be a solution. Someone also recommended RimBlades. The roads are rough. The wheels are big. They're going to get messed up. Not much we can do about it except try to protect the rims. I'd say if this doesn't work I may go to 18" - or - who cares and replace the wheels when they are sufficiently messed up. Sad but it happens. Its just the design of the wheel.

 

[jamnmon66]

Can the tires be changed without removing or replacing them? I'll be swapping in & out of snow tires every year

 

[Twincam23]

Can the tires be changed without removing or replacing them? I'll be swapping in & out of snow tires every year

Yes the tires can be changed without having to remove or replace them.
I had a slow leak and they had to remove the tire to patch it.

 

[jamnmon66]

Yes the tires can be changed without having to remove or replace them.
I had a slow leak and they had to remove the tire to patch it.

Cool. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Xevex]

Can those be used on powder coated wheels?