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Can you suggest a product/tyre that protects against kerbing?

Is there a product that will help protect alloy wheels against kerbing damage?

Asked on 27 March 2018 by reader

Answered by Honest John
Pirelli P-Zero tyres have a bump strip around them. There is also a product called Alloygators that fits around the rim, but it only protects against very slight grazes.
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