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Wheel guards
- Thread starter Rayo2703
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Welcome to the forum. :lol:
Not sure what the official Porsche reason is for not fitting guards to the wheels, but guessing at a negative effect on wheel balance at high speed.
Why not fit something to offer protection in the tight spots in the car park? Maybe a few strips of plywood, MDF or reasonably hard plastic block would limit/reduce damage if your wheels were to accidentally touch. Worth a thought.
Not sure what the official Porsche reason is for not fitting guards to the wheels, but guessing at a negative effect on wheel balance at high speed.
Why not fit something to offer protection in the tight spots in the car park? Maybe a few strips of plywood, MDF or reasonably hard plastic block would limit/reduce damage if your wheels were to accidentally touch. Worth a thought.
You can buy tyres with a rim guard incorporated, some manufacturers are more so than others. Drop into a local tyre center to discuss.
You could always write a quick concise email to Porsche GB head office & ask about rim protection with specific details of reasons why they're against them? They weigh next to naff all & are presumably a continuous equal flung / rotational weight.
It would be interesting to read their response if you receive a reply :thumb:
Other than that, be careful :grin:
You could always write a quick concise email to Porsche GB head office & ask about rim protection with specific details of reasons why they're against them? They weigh next to naff all & are presumably a continuous equal flung / rotational weight.
It would be interesting to read their response if you receive a reply :thumb:
Other than that, be careful :grin:
Admittedly I've been thinking about this... after a terrible heart wrenching experience in a manchester car park (don't ask). Albeit I've been put off by my own perception that it may be a cross between a bit Alan Partridge and a bit Max Power...
Looked at these: http://rimsavers.com ?? if they are discreet and un-noticeable I may be interested, rather that than muller a set of £3k+ alloys, as grinding down and respraying kerbed alloys doesn't bode well at speed.
Looked at these: http://rimsavers.com ?? if they are discreet and un-noticeable I may be interested, rather that than muller a set of £3k+ alloys, as grinding down and respraying kerbed alloys doesn't bode well at speed.
Dont do it! The tyres have intrgral profile to help and protect the rims.
I know of instences whese these rim guards have come off whiest driving and make a mess and damage the bodywork. Here is another complay who off them as well www.alloygator.com/.
I know of instences whese these rim guards have come off whiest driving and make a mess and damage the bodywork. Here is another complay who off them as well www.alloygator.com/.
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