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Protecting Alfa Romeo alloy wheels: diameters, models and advice

Alfa Romeo alloy wheels are expensive to replace: protecting them from the moment of purchase avoids a nasty surprise at the first kerb. Whether it's a second-hand 147 or a recent Giulia, Alfa Romeo o...

Jul 27, 2026

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Protecting Abarth alloy wheels: sizes, models and advice

Protecting Abarth alloy wheels follows a simple logic: an original alloy wheel costs between €250 and €600 per unit depending on the model, and the slightest kerb scrape is enough to damage the rim ed...

Jul 27, 2026

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Diamond-cut alloy wheels: the finish that costs a fortune to repair

Refurbishing a diamond-cut alloy wheel costs between €150 and €350 per wheel — here is why this finish deserves alloy wheel protection from day one. You have just ordered an SUV or a saloon with diamo...

Jul 27, 2026

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Buckled, kerbed or cracked alloy wheel: diagnose the damage in 5 minutes

Alloy wheel repair and protection: before taking action, it pays to know exactly what you're dealing with. A kerb scrape, a pothole impact or a crack invisible to the naked eye each call for a differe...

Jul 26, 2026

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Company cars: protecting the fleet – a straightforward calculation

Alloy wheel protection for company fleets: every unplanned scuff not covered by the lease contract costs between €80 and €250 at return — an expense that is often overlooked until the final invoice ar...

Jul 26, 2026

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Electric SUVs: heavier vehicles, more exposed alloy wheels

Electric SUVs combine two factors that significantly increase alloy wheel exposure: a weight increase of 300 to 600 kg and standard rim diameters that now routinely exceed 19 inches. The result is str...

Jul 26, 2026

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PCP/PCH: end-of-contract damage charges keep rising

With a long-term lease, alloy wheel protection is no longer a luxury — it's a budget line to plan for before vehicle return. Long-term lease providers' recharge schedules have tightened considerably s...

Jul 26, 2026

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Alloy wheel trends 2026: ever larger, ever more vulnerable

Alloy wheel protection has never been more important: in 2026, diameters are growing, finishes are expensive, and even a minor scrape can run into hundreds of euros. Over the past five years, the shar...

Jul 26, 2026

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The cost of alloy wheel protection: an honest breakdown

What is the price of alloy wheel protectors, including fitting? Here are the exact figures, unrounded. Many drivers only discover the cost of a scuffed alloy wheel at the point of returning a leased v...

Jul 25, 2026

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17 and 18-inch rims: the most common diameters, and no less at risk

17 and 18-inch alloy wheels are fitted to the majority of compact and family saloons sold in France — and they are also the sizes most frequently kerbed in everyday use. A misjudged kerb, a tight para...

Jul 25, 2026

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Tyre sidewall protection: useful or gimmick?

Does tyre sidewall protection really reduce the risk of damaging your alloy wheels? The short answer: no, not enough. When you clip a kerb or catch a wheel on a gutter, the instinct is to hope the tyr...

Jul 25, 2026

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Alloy wheels in winter: salt, snowdrifts and invisible kerbs

Alloy wheel protection has never been more essential than in winter: de-icing salt, kerbs hidden by snow, and intense cold form a particularly aggressive trio for aluminium. Every autumn, switching to...

Jul 25, 2026

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