ALLOYGATOR????????

[Anonymous]

Hi

Just looking for your views on the ALLOYGATOR rim protector. Don't know how to upload link but if you google ALLOYGATOR You will see pics.

Does anyone have these fitted to their wheels.

My wheels have the odd kerb mark (the wife) so rather than get them refurbed for (the wife) to kerb again I was recommended these. I have found a place that will supply and fit for £95. I was told to get them in black. They will protect your alloy if hit against the kerb, something the kerb protector on the tyre will not.

Your views will be much appreciated.

Cheers Rob :thumbup:

 

[2retro]

I've not had any experience with these but got a bit put off when I looked into them with all the faffing around with letting tyres down and fitting clips, etc.

I got some Rimblades instead [ http://www.rimblades.com ] in red. Haven't had a chance to fit them yet due to time and weather but I'll get it done either this weekend or the next and report back on the results. They're not to everyones taste but I'm willing to give them a shot for aesthetic reasons rather than to cover up damage.

For kerbing protection you need the thicker 'Scuffs' ones: http://www.rimblades.com/shop/scuffs-alloy-wheel-rim-protectors/

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for reply.

They look very similar. Let me see a pic once you gave fitted them please.

I know the ALLOYGATOR fit well once they are on. Chap only charging £40 for fitting them which ain't to bad.

How do they stay on? I take it they just push on?

Was it £29.99 you paid for all 4?

Cheers

 

[2retro]

The idea is that they stick on with 3M sticky foam that is on the back of them. You also get 4 alcohol wipes and 4 primer wipes with them so you can make sure your wheels are clean before fitting.

I've did quite a lot of research about this before purchasing and there seems to be about an equal number of good and bad reviews. However, I believe the trick is to take the time to make sure your alloys are completely clean before applying the Rimblades to ensure good adhesion + I won't be driving the car for 24 hours afterwards either to give it time to really stick.

Got mine off eBay for £24.99 inc. P&P and they arrived the next day. Like I say, just need the time and weather to fit them now. Hoping they look as good on the car as they do in my mind - I guess we'll see soon! :thumbup:

 

[Anonymous]

I would be careful of rim protectors if they are not fitted correctly.

We have seen cases where a part has come away from the rim on the motorway and has destroyed the paintwork around the wheel arch...

 

[Anonymous]

Mmmmm, need to look into this a little further.

Cheers

 

[RCZ-Performance]

The Alloygators are knocked-on into place using a hammer (rubber one recommended not to damage the wheel if a miss occurs).

You need to watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWzDrVoQ61k#t=35

We have not heard of any of these coming off unless they were not installed correctly.

An alternative is to have tyres with the rim protection.

 

[Anonymous]

Cheers for that. Will do more research.

Rob :thumbup:

 

[Anonymous]

I think the problem occurs if the tyres lose pressure for any reason.

The few that we have seen that have worked loose were on under inflated tyres.

 

[2retro]

OK, so finally had a chance to fit these today and I'm very happy with the end result. What do you think?

 

[Anonymous]

Ultimately, as long as you're happy then that's all that matters. Personally I'm not a fan of these anyway and think i would have gone for black ones (if any) to disguise them a bit more but it'd be a boring world if we were all the same as I appreciate your personalisation of the car regardless. It's nice to be different after all! :thumbup:

 

[tianorth]

I quite like them as they match the callipers.

 

[DKZ5745]

I agree with both Tianorth and mrizzle. They look good on your setup cos of the Callipers. I have 19" Black Onyx Solstice and Black Callipers (black pack) so if I was to go down that route, I would go for black I think.
The only thing is, I think black would make the tyres look bigger & wheels look smaller. Not a look I want to go for really, but I do think they are a good way of protecting your rims. :thumbup:

 

[2retro]

Cheers guys. Drove to work this morning and they were all still firmly attached when I got here so that's good news!

 

[Anonymous]

Hi must say I like them. They look good and I like the red with the callipers.

How long did it take to fit them and was it easy enough?

Also, where did you get the callipers?

Cheers Rob :thumbup:

 

[2retro]

I found fitting them to be remarkable easy and it took maybe an hour to do all 4. There's a video here that shows how to fit them - the only difference is I did mine whilst still on the car.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB1s7U8aX4U[/youtube]

The red calipers I have are actually 'aerospace grade aluminum' MGP caliper covers [ http://calipercovers.com/intro/ ]. I really like these because they hide the stock brake calipers and look so cool through the alloys.

Word of warning though - as MGP is an American company, they only make these for American cars so there just isn't one for Peugeots. This meant I had to get some for a different car and modify the brackets to fit (which wasn't an easy task!). I have matching smaller covers for the back calipers too but they need even more work to get them on so I'm not quite there yet! :crazy:

 

[tianorth]

For the calliper covers if you have time take some before and after pics of the bracket modifications and also state which ones you got just in case anyone else wants to do this.

 

[2retro]

I *think* the MGP Caliper Covers I used were for a Nissan 370Z. I chose that car because the wheels are the same size as the RCZ but there was nothing on the box anywhere that said what car they were for so not 100% sure that's what I got!

If I have the wheels off again any time I'll snap some pics of the modified brackets. I used the same ones supplied but some filing/grinding/drilling was required to make them line up with screws on the covers is all. Oh and I needed 5mm wheel spacers so there was enough clearance too... :thumbup:

 

[DKZ5745]

End result looks pretty good though, worth the effort :clap:

 

[stagger321]

I agree with both Tianorth and mrizzle. They look good on your setup cos of the Callipers. I have 19" Black Onyx Solstice and Black Callipers (black pack) so if I was to go down that route, I would go for black I think.
The only thing is, I think black would make the tyres look bigger & wheels look smaller. Not a look I want to go for really, but I do think they are a good way of protecting your rims. :thumbup:

I agree - so why not go for the silver ones that they also sell. Bigger wheels - smaller tyres. Result. :wave: