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Alloy wheel protector: what the term really means

Le terme protecteur de jante circule sur les forums, dans les garages et chez les concessionnaires, mais il désigne des réalités très différentes selon qui l'emploie. Quand un automobiliste cherche un...

Sep 1, 2026

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18-Inch Alloy Wheel Protection: Compatibility and Fitting

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection La protection de jantes alu 18 pouces répond à une contrainte précise : le 18 pouces est aujourd'hui le diamètre le plus répandu sur les berlines, SUV compacts et b...

Aug 31, 2026

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Rental car and scratched alloy wheels: who pays for what?

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection Renting a car with alloy wheels means accepting a financial risk that is often underestimated: a scuff on the wheel rim can cost between 80 and 250 EUR per wheel up...

Aug 30, 2026

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19-inch alloy wheel protectors: finding the right diameter

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection 19-inch wheels are now fitted to a large proportion of saloons, SUVs and crossovers on the market: choosing the right 19-inch alloy wheel protectors for the correct...

Aug 29, 2026

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Alloy wheel: what sets it apart from a steel rim

Une roue en alliage pèse moins lourd, dissipe mieux la chaleur et coûte plus cher à réparer qu'une jante acier : trois réalités qui changent les arbitrages au quotidien. Quand un vendeur propose la « ...

Aug 28, 2026

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Repairing a scuffed alloy wheel: what it really costs

Repairing a scuffed alloy wheel: what it really costs Repairing a scuffed alloy wheel costs on average between £80 and £250 per wheel — an expense that is often underestimated when getting a quote. A ...

Aug 27, 2026

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Alloy wheel protection: a comparison of solutions

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection Alloy wheel protection is not a one-size-fits-all solution: adhesive, paint, film, physical profile — each method has its limitations. When an alloy wheel takes a k...

Aug 26, 2026

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Wheel and tyre protection: exactly what AlloyGator protects

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection The AlloyGator tyre and alloy wheel protector acts at exactly the point where friction occurs: between the tyre sidewall and the outer edge of the alloy wheel. When...

Aug 25, 2026

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Diamond-cut alloys: why they are the most vulnerable

Diamond-cut wheels are the most vulnerable to everyday scratches and impacts: their two-layer finish makes any repair costly and protection essential. Diamond-cut wheels: a machining process that crea...

Aug 24, 2026

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Scratched alloy wheel: repair, refurbish or protect?

A scuffed alloy wheel can easily mean €80 to €300 in repair costs — with results that don't always stand the test of time — before you even consider whether the problem could have been prevented in th...

Aug 23, 2026

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Tyre sidewall protection: what actually protects your alloy wheel

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection La protection de flanc de pneu est souvent confondue avec la protection de jante : les deux zones sont proches, mais les dommages qu'elles subissent — et les soluti...

Aug 23, 2026

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Understanding your wheel size: reading the sidewall marking

Understanding your alloy wheel size means reading three numbers moulded on the tyre sidewall — an essential step before ordering any alloy wheel protector. Whether you have just clipped a kerb or are ...

Aug 23, 2026

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