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Which tyres offer kerb protection?

I would like to fit tyres with kerb protection to my 2020 Puma. It seems most sites do not show this as a search option. I would like quality tyres with an 'A' rating in the wet. The size is 215/50 R18. Any recommendations please?

Asked on 25 September 2024 by Paul C

Answered by David Ross
Some tyres are fitted with rim protection, with an extra strip of rubber that protrudes from the sidewall to reduce the likelihood of damage to the alloy wheel. Unfortunately this is not a common search filter, but many of the major tyre manufacturers offer this feature, and tyres stamped with FP, RFP and MFS usually indicates this feature. We would suggest looking at the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, Pirelli Powergy, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT 2 or Kumho Ecsta PS71, all of which have an A-rating for wet grip and offer rim protection.
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