Added rim protectors to my wheels

julio13 · 11-15-2019, 07:33 PM

Got these from Rim Blades in Hawaii. They work and look great on my wheels!

vtec to vvel · 11-16-2019, 12:12 AM

Where did you get these?? And how much??

God-Speed · 11-16-2019, 07:11 AM

Very Nice touch.

Quicksilvers · 11-16-2019, 09:18 AM

They actually look very nice. I have seen these for sale before but I can’t remember where though.

vtec to vvel · 11-16-2019, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

They actually look very nice. I have seen these for sale before but I can’t remember where though.

I’m gonna need for you to remember lol I really want these!

JARblue · 11-16-2019, 11:05 AM

Glad to see they look nice when they work well as an accent piece, as in the OP's case

Most of the ones I see look out of place and tacky.

cooltoy · 11-16-2019, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by julio13

Got these from Rim Blades

https://www.rimbladesusa.com/

ltullos · 11-16-2019, 12:23 PM

Does anyone have experience with Rim Ringz? These are more rigid and snap on with tabs between the wheel and tire rather than the glued strips.

cooltoy · 11-16-2019, 02:16 PM

I have them on my wife's Soul. I did not like the ides of gluing these to the rims more or less permanently. I also did not like having a break in the ring.

I like them. But i did crack one during the install. Luckily my wife curbed and broke it later anyway, so I got a replacement. The rim was saved by the ring.

370zBoyz · 12-02-2019, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

I have them on my wife's Soul. I did not like the ides of gluing these to the rims more or less permanently. I also did not like having a break in the ring.

I like them. But i did crack one during the install. Luckily my wife curbed and broke it later anyway, so I got a replacement. The rim was saved by the ring.

I see they sell pry tools to install them...any real difficulty putting them on?

cooltoy · 12-02-2019, 08:24 AM

The tools were included with the full set of four. I never used them, just taped the rings in gently with a hammer and a block of wood.

MZ DAIZY · 12-02-2019, 05:21 PM

Interesting... I like this. Couple of questions.

Which product is better? I like the solid one with the tabs, unless the tabs show like someone commented on.

Am I right to ASSume that the other product can be pressed in, or do you need the glue?

Can you see where you have to seam it? IOW is there a “clamp” that hold’s it circular?

But most importantly, would you go with yellow to match the car, or red to match the calipers? Also, red or yellow lug covers?

cooltoy · 12-02-2019, 06:43 PM

Tabs can be seen slightly if you are standing right above the wheel. I can take a picture if you like.

As I said above, "I did not like the ides of gluing these to the rims more or less permanently." So I chose the one with the tabs.

There is another product out there that requires the tire to be taken off, rings installed and then remounted by a professional shop. IT looks better, but seemed like to much trouble and money for a sacrificial product.

cooltoy · 12-02-2019, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

But most importantly, would you go with yellow to match the car, or red to match the calipers? Also, red or yellow lug covers?

Visit the Photoshop thread.

vtec to vvel · 12-02-2019, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Interesting... I like this. Couple of questions.

But most importantly, would you go with yellow to match the car, or red to match the calipers? Also, red or yellow lug covers?

I would get green ones, so that way you have the mustard/ketchup/relish combo. Kidding.

IMO, I'd say yellow, so that the red calipers can give that accent to the car.

11-15-2019, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
julio13 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 18 Drives: Nissan 370Z PW M6 18 Rep Power: 7	Added rim protectors to my wheels Got these from Rim Blades in Hawaii. They work and look great on my wheels! vtec to vvel and BettyZ like this.

11-16-2019, 12:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,915 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 502909	Where did you get these?? And how much?? __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t

11-16-2019, 07:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,363 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684377	Very Nice touch. sx moneypit likes this.

11-16-2019, 09:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	They actually look very nice. I have seen these for sale before but I can’t remember where though. vtec to vvel likes this. __________________ Mr. Clean

11-16-2019, 11:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Glad to see they look nice when they work well as an accent piece, as in the OP's case Most of the ones I see look out of place and tacky. Spooler likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-16-2019, 12:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
ltullos Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 312 Drives: 2016 Nismo Tech MT Rep Power: 14	Does anyone have experience with Rim Ringz? These are more rigid and snap on with tabs between the wheel and tire rather than the glued strips.

11-16-2019, 02:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	I have them on my wife's Soul. I did not like the ides of gluing these to the rims more or less permanently. I also did not like having a break in the ring. I like them. But i did crack one during the install. Luckily my wife curbed and broke it later anyway, so I got a replacement. The rim was saved by the ring. wideglideleon likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang. Last edited by cooltoy; 11-16-2019 at 02:19 PM.

12-02-2019, 08:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	The tools were included with the full set of four. I never used them, just taped the rings in gently with a hammer and a block of wood. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

12-02-2019, 05:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
MZ DAIZY A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,845 Drives: Miss Daisy Rep Power: 613733	Interesting... I like this. Couple of questions. Which product is better? I like the solid one with the tabs, unless the tabs show like someone commented on. Am I right to ASSume that the other product can be pressed in, or do you need the glue? Can you see where you have to seam it? IOW is there a “clamp” that hold’s it circular? But most importantly, would you go with yellow to match the car, or red to match the calipers? Also, red or yellow lug covers?

12-02-2019, 06:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Tabs can be seen slightly if you are standing right above the wheel. I can take a picture if you like. As I said above, "I did not like the ides of gluing these to the rims more or less permanently." So I chose the one with the tabs. There is another product out there that requires the tire to be taken off, rings installed and then remounted by a professional shop. IT looks better, but seemed like to much trouble and money for a sacrificial product. MZ DAIZY likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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