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The Workshop => Performance Related => Topic started by: HFB on February 15, 2016, 13:52

Title: Tyres with Rim Protection Bar - worth it or not?
Post by: HFB on February 15, 2016, 13:52
Looking at AD08's on Tyre Leaders site.

205/50/15s are £89.00 with Rim Protection Bar and £84.50 without. and £74.60 on 185/55/15's - only have RPB option.

What is the benefit of having the bar (when being used as a track car)?

Does it improve stability etc or is it just in case of a blow out?

HFB
Title: Re: Tyres with Rim Protection Bar - worth it or not?
Post by: Eastsoutheast on February 15, 2016, 16:06
I thought it was just an extra bit of rubber sticking proud of the tyre to protect your alloy if you get too close the the kerb.
Title: Re: Tyres with Rim Protection Bar - worth it or not?
Post by: Joesson on February 15, 2016, 19:19
+1 , I believe that some tyres feature a protruding bead for this purpose, alternatively a separate bead can be fitted between tyre and rim these  are a solid plastic and come in various colours.
Title: Re: Tyres with Rim Protection Bar - worth it or not?
Post by: ChrisGB on February 15, 2016, 21:30
Quote from: "Joesson"+1 , I believe that some tyres feature a protruding bead for this purpose, alternatively a separate bead can be fitted between tyre and rim these  are a solid plastic and come in various colours.

AlloyGators, they're called. A couple of instructors I know rate them.
Title: Re: Tyres with Rim Protection Bar - worth it or not?
Post by: JoeCool on February 15, 2016, 22:01
Of no benefit to a track car, it's just additional weight.

if you have no trouble parking, get the standard ones.