Is it a question of a special tire ?

[michaelb]

Hi

I have just had my alloys repaired and colour coded by Wicked Wheels

I am really pleased with the results – it took them only 2.5 hrs right outside of my home

I would like to buy tires which “stick out” a touch away from the rims so when I “accidentally” get too close to the curb, the curb will hit the tire first and not the rim of the alloy

Is it a question of a special tire and if so what do you recommend? I have 17" alloys with low profile tires

Regards
MichaelB

[philiwily]

Lots of tyres have rim protectors, is that what your talking about?

[michaelb]

Lots of tyres have rim protectors, is that what your talking about?

Thanks for ther reply

I guess that is what I am taking about, do I just ask the tire shop, do they have a special or type or is it called rim protection?

Regards,
Michaelb

[m1tch]

Most high end tyres like Goodyear Eagle F1s have a rim protector

[philiwily]

Decide what tyres you want then just confirm with your supplier that they have rim protectors. (tire is American spelling, that\'s why you get wiggly lines under tyre)

Phil

[michaelb]

Guys

Many thanks for your replies

I shall look for better tyres, note the English spelling LOL, I guess my spell check is an American one as tyre comes up as a spelling mistake

Regards,
Michaelb

[Speedline Imports]

Most tyres have rim protectors.
 
What you need to look at is the width of your wheels and get the correct width tyre to suit.  
 
No point putting a 225 tyre on a 10J rim  as it will be stretched and leave the rim exposed.

[Grant Monkhouse]

Hi

I have just had my alloys repaired and colour coded by Wicked Wheels

I am really pleased with the results â€" it took them only 2.5 hrs right outside of my home

I would like to buy tires which “stick out” a touch away from the rims so when I “accidentally” get too close to the curb, the curb will hit the tire first and not the rim of the alloy

Is it a question of a special tire and if so what do you recommend? I have 17" alloys with low profile tires

Regards
MichaelB

How much does the wheel repair cost? Mine are looking a bit shabby as of late!

[michaelb]

How much does the wheel repair cost? Mine are looking a bit shabby as of late!

Hi

I paid £65 plus Vat per wheel for mine to be repaired and painted in white

I must say they look like new â€" in fact I was shocked how good they come out

Try http://www.wickedwheels.co.uk/

Regards,
Michaelb

[michaelb]

Most tyres have rim protectors.
 
What you need to look at is the width of your wheels and get the correct width tyre to suit.  
 
No point putting a 225 tyre on a 10J rim  as it will be stretched and leave the rim exposed.

Martin

Thanks for that

Good point

I will mesure my rim and post it here

Regards,
Michaelb