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I keep scratching my wheels / alloys

29 replies

wheelagain · 19/06/2024 20:49

They're all ruined.

My husband is so angry.

What's the deal ? How can I avoid this ? The streets are so tight everywhere. It happens when I'm trying to avoid being hit by cars when we are going through narrow streets.

Or when I park up next to the road while I am trying to park close to the curb.

Does anyone else have this problem ?

My car is being fixed at the moment because I was actually hit by a lorry passing me to close while I was stationary.. and I have a curtesy car and have managed to scratch the wheel on that now. I'm cursed !

OP posts:
Maelil01 · 19/06/2024 21:06

You need to curb your tendency to hit the kerb!

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 19/06/2024 21:05

You can buy 'rim protectors' that fit on your wheels. I don't know how effective they are.
Also you can get tyres with rim protection, they have a rubber edge that sticks out a bit. I have these but if you really graze a kerb ( as i have done) your wheel still suffers.

malmi · 19/06/2024 21:03

Don't get as close to the kerb when passing cars. Find the button to flip your wing mirrors in and use that to give yourself a a few extra inches of leeway,

CMOTDibbler · 19/06/2024 20:55

I can't get over excited about scratched alloys, its so easy to do if you have to park against pavements. I just get them refinished when selling the car which cost me £200 last car even with a big ding on one wheel.
Why is your husband angry? No one is hurt, the car is drivable, and its not something that needs fixing. Is he often angry about things?