Kerbing alloys

pulseheartbeat · 09-02-2015, 10:22 AM

Hi all!

Recently put 4 new alloys on my E90 and I am very conscious now on not kerbing them (parallel parking rather than driving into a spot etc).

However this morning, cop car raced up behind me so had to mount a kerb and unfortunately kerbed my alloy slightly (very slight, but annoying nonetheless).

So just wanted to ask everyone what steps they incorporate to avoid kerbing their wheels? what do you do when your wheels do kerb?

Saw on Amazon they do a alloy repair kit which includes lacquer, primer etc but probably not wisest option!

09-02-2015, 11:31 AM

I would imagine that not allowing your wheels to come into contact with a curb significantly reduces your chances of curb rash lol obvious answer is obvious. I guess I've never been in a situation which required me to "mount a curb" so far that reason, plus the fact that I am not a sh!t driver, my wheels are rash free

jaykayelemenohpee · 09-02-2015, 11:02 PM

You should try practicing with something smaller such as a gold cart or motorized scooter.

thakid22 · 09-05-2015, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pulseheartbeat

Hi all!

Recently put 4 new alloys on my E90 and I am very conscious now on not kerbing them (parallel parking rather than driving into a spot etc).

However this morning, cop car raced up behind me so had to mount a kerb and unfortunately kerbed my alloy slightly (very slight, but annoying nonetheless).

So just wanted to ask everyone what steps they incorporate to avoid kerbing their wheels? what do you do when your wheels do kerb?

Saw on Amazon they do a alloy repair kit which includes lacquer, primer etc but probably not wisest option!

Two options...
1. Don't allow wheels to touch curbs.
or
2. Add protection in case of wheel/curb contact.

To add protection, you will need a wider tire on your rim. Stock front is 225/40/18. 235/35/18 will make the tire wider and give more protection against curbs.
At the rear, 265/30/18 will give more protection than the stock 255/35/18.

tke344 · 09-06-2015, 11:43 AM

Yeah I prefer wider tires for this reason, I'm running 235/40/18 front and 265/35/18 in the rear on my stock wheels. Stock sizes are a little stretched for my taste, I know you get a sharper steering response but a good summer tire with a stiff sidewall keeps me happy.

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pulseheartbeat New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Kerbing alloys - how to avoid? Hi all! Recently put 4 new alloys on my E90 and I am very conscious now on not kerbing them (parallel parking rather than driving into a spot etc). However this morning, cop car raced up behind me so had to mount a kerb and unfortunately kerbed my alloy slightly (very slight, but annoying nonetheless). So just wanted to ask everyone what steps they incorporate to avoid kerbing their wheels? what do you do when your wheels do kerb? Saw on Amazon they do a alloy repair kit which includes lacquer, primer etc but probably not wisest option!
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tke344 Lieutenant 39 Rep 463 Posts Drives: f15 X5 50i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (1)	Yeah I prefer wider tires for this reason, I'm running 235/40/18 front and 265/35/18 in the rear on my stock wheels. Stock sizes are a little stretched for my taste, I know you get a sharper steering response but a good summer tire with a stiff sidewall keeps me happy.
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