The AlloyGator Magazine

Tips, technical advice & news on alloy wheel protection

Protecting the alloy wheels of a Tesla: diameters, models and advice

Tesla alloy wheels cost between €400 and €900 each depending on the model: a single kerb scrape can quickly become a three-figure repair bill. Tesla owners know it well: wheel diameters are large, fin...

Aug 3, 2026

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Protecting Suzuki alloy wheels: sizes, models and advice

Protecting Suzuki alloy wheels comes down to a simple calculation: a damaged OEM alloy wheel costs between €150 and €350 to replace, compared with approximately €99 for a fitted AlloyGator set. Suzuki...

Aug 2, 2026

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Protecting the alloy wheels of a Smart: diameters, models and advice

Protecting Smart alloy wheels is an essential reflex: these city cars navigate tight spaces where kerbs and edges are ever-present. Smart fits aluminium alloy wheels as standard across virtually all c...

Aug 2, 2026

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Protecting Skoda alloy wheels: sizes, models and advice

Protecting the alloy wheels on a Skoda is an even more worthwhile reflex given that the larger rim diameters — 17 to 20 inches on the Enyaq or Elroq — make every kerb contact particularly costly. Skod...

Aug 2, 2026

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Protecting the alloy wheels of a Seat: diameters, models and advice

Seat alloy wheels cost between 180 and 380 € per unit at manufacturer prices: a poorly judged kerb can mean several hundred euros' worth of damage. Seat equips its models with a wide range of alloy wh...

Aug 2, 2026

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Protecting Renault alloy wheels: diameters, models and advice

Alloy wheel protection for Renault addresses a real-world problem: models across the range come fitted with large alloy wheels that are costly to replace. An ill-judged kerb, an underground car park l...

Aug 2, 2026

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Protecting Porsche alloy wheels: sizes, models and advice

Protecting Porsche alloy wheels is no trivial matter: replacing an original rim on a 911 or 718 costs between €800 and €2,500 per wheel depending on the finish and diameter. Porsche equips its models ...

Aug 1, 2026

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Protecting Peugeot alloy wheels: sizes, models and advice

Alloy wheel protection for Peugeot affects millions of drivers: Peugeot models come fitted with alloy wheels from the B-segment upwards, and these are often costly to replace. A poorly judged kerb, th...

Aug 1, 2026

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Protecting Opel alloy wheels: sizes, models and advice

Protecting Opel alloy wheels is, above all, a sound financial decision: an original alloy wheel costs between €180 and €380 per unit depending on the model, whereas a fitted AlloyGator set comes to le...

Aug 1, 2026

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Protecting Nissan alloy wheels: diameters, models and advice

Protecting Nissan alloy wheels is a sound financial reflex: a genuine Nissan alloy wheel costs between €180 and €420 per unit, depending on the model and finish. Nissan alloy wheels have been standard...

Aug 1, 2026

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Protecting Mini alloy wheels: sizes, models and advice

Mini alloy wheels cost between €300 and €700 per unit depending on the model and finish: a single kerbing incident can quickly run into hundreds of euros. The Mini is built for the city. Short turning...

Aug 1, 2026

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Protecting the alloy wheels of a Mercedes-Benz: diameters, models and advice

Protecting Mercedes-Benz alloy wheels is a very real concern: an original rim that has been kerbed can cost between €400 and €900 to replace. Mercedes-Benz fits its vehicles with alloy wheels from the...

Jul 31, 2026

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