Just curious if anyone has used these or something similar. After having 3 wheels repaired on the passenger side after hitting the curb on my current XF I thought I'd give these a try on my new one as it couldn't be any worse.

However I don't know anyone who has used them.


https://www.alloygator.com

 

Wondering it would throw the balance off and you would need to get re-balanced after installing? Also, if tire manufacturer would refute warranty with these added? Looks like a decent idea as these rims are really costly. Especially with the 20" low profile tires being so close to the ground level for even low curbs. My primary concern here is the spikes sticking up in parking bumper blocks...the eejits don't drive the rebar even with the top of the blocks and it can be impossible to see sticking up a bit. That can really tear up the front lower valance. Ouch! Thus note I park a ways back from the blocks..if I remember!

 

From what I can see if installed properly there is no problem with balancing or tire pressure monitors. As the dealer in installing them everything is under warranty. Since the Labyrinth wheels are so expensive to replace here ($12,000 for 4!) anything is better than nothing for me.

As for parking the car can do it from now on.

Seem to have good reviews on the Tesla site:

https://forums.teslamotors.com/en_CA...ed-alloygators

 

I'm sorry, but don't like them, not for me.

I know that's not what you asked, but just thought I'd chip in my 2c worth. I really think they detract from the look of the car and are noticeable, NOT in a good way.

You say yourself that you now have the length / width of the car all figured out and are unlikely to kerb them again, hopefully.
Personally, I'd go with that and just be ultra careful for a much cleaner / better look

As always of course, your car, your money and ultimately your choice
All my best
Jim

 

I agree they detract a bit from the look but I'm getting black to match the tires so might not be too noticeable . After I think 4 wheel repairs on the passenger side I am fed up paying hundreds of dollars getting wheels fixed so its a small sacrifice I'm willing to make as I spend all of my time in the car. I never even knew this was a problem until I got 20" wheels.

 

Have you tried the self-parking feature? I have toyed with it but never used it for actually parking on the street yet.

And holy moly, $12000 for set of wheels is outrageous.

 

I don't have the car yet but the main reason I got the self parking was for backing into my parking space. As for the $12,000 cost remember thats Canadian so its a lot cheaper in the US.

 

The Alloygators are really good. As I ordered black they blend in very well. Not one person could see them, even after I told them I had to point out exactly where they were.

 

Good pic! And you are right, they sure blend in very well!

 

>Good pic! And you are right, they sure blend in very well!

But there are no retailers of them in the US

Only in Canada, eh?
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Looks like you can order them on line.

 

>Looks like you can order them on line.

??, when I go to their website all I find is "Find a Distributor"...
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Their web site is odd as it shows credit cards and PayPal at the bottom along with a secure ordering link that does not work, Guess they will lose business.

 

Interesting product and looks a lot better in pics than I had imagined before seeing them.