AlloyGator Wheel Protectors

Sun 29 Jan 12 11:46

AlloyGator Wheel Protectors

Just seen these advertised in the motoring section of a National newspaper.

http://www.alloygator.com/

Seem to look good, seem substantial and are being hailed. In their FAQ section they suggest car club secretaries contact them for a club discount.

Maybe worth a punt?

Sun 29 Jan 12 13:13

Re: AlloyGator Wheel Protectors

Had a look Cooky, they do look good don't they?

Have copied your post and frwarded ti to Mike lacey, our club secratary

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Sun 29 Jan 12 13:24

Re: AlloyGator Wheel Protectors

What an excellent idea - (I wonder if it affects wheel balance?) my contract hire company Passat has just 'gone back' at the end of lease. We were 'back-charged' £51 per wheel for re-furbishment. That figure is typical for a silver finished wheel. A polished or diamond cut wheel has to be mounted-up on a lathe I believe, 'turned' & re-lacqured - this is about £100 per wheel. Thanks for posting this - I have forwarded this to our transport manager for comment!

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Sun 29 Jan 12 15:13

Mum's been researching this as possible protection for her wheels, apparently the reviews she has found are rather poor, suggesting that bodywork damage is possible if they remove themselves. Worth a bit more looking into before taking the plunge.

I wish she'd get a log on on here!

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Sun 29 Jan 12 17:04

FranV8 wrote (View Post):Mum's been researching this as possible protection for her wheels, apparently the reviews she has found are rather poor, suggesting that bodywork damage is possible if they remove themselves. Worth a bit more looking into before taking the plunge.

I wish she'd get a log on on here!

I guess that if you do a major 'kerbing' and one should snap and come loose - then, yes that would flail about and whip the wheel arches every rotation!

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Sun 29 Jan 12 18:35

Re: AlloyGator Wheel Protectors

It looks a great idea, the protector appars to be held in place by tire pressure and the clips, if it was to come loose there couldnt be much hanging off with all those clips?

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Sun 29 Jan 12 20:55

civinfo.com/forum/wheels-tyres-suspension-brakes/39746-alloygator-came-out-self-need-help.html

Hmmm....

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Sun 29 Jan 12 21:28

Re: AlloyGator Wheel Protectors

Not kerbing the car may be a better option

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Mon 30 Jan 12 00:02

FranV8 wrote (View Post):civinfo.com/forum/wheels-tyres-suspension-brakes/39746-alloygator-came-out-self-need-help.html

Hmmm....

Well that post is nearly two years ago, maybe they've improved the product since then, and they did look after the kid.

Mon 30 Jan 12 00:15

I'm quite happy to let others try them out!

It's a great idea, but one that seems to be at odds with centrifugal force unfortunately. I think there is less risk in simply being careful about how you park.

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