Has anyone tried that rim protector stuff or is it just a gimmick?
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I'll admit it, I'm the worst when it comes to parallel parking. I've been driving my sedan for about three years now and both the front passenger side rim and the rear one on the same side look like they've been through a war with the curb, with those horrible scuff marks that just ruin the whole look of the car. I'm finally getting them refurbished next week because it's been driving me crazy every time I look at the car, but I'm already dreading the moment I accidentally scrape them again. I've been seeing ads for those rim protectors, the colored strips that go between the tire and the rim to absorb the impact if you hit a curb, and I'm curious if they actually work or if they just end up looking cheap and falling off after a few months in the heat. A friend mentioned that they're actually pretty common here for people who park in tight spots, and if you check out https://exoticcarcare.ae/rims-protection-abu-dhabi/ it explains how they can save you from repeatedly damaging your wheels. Has anyone actually installed these on their daily driver and been happy with them? I'm worried they might look tacky or mess with the tire seal, but at the same time I'm tired of paying for rim repairs every year because I can't seem to judge the distance properly. Would love to hear your honest thoughts before I spend more money on something that might not work.