How To Prevent And Protect Rims From Curb Rash

A wheel’s protruding edge (a/k/a rim) are especially vulnerable to damage when parking or making tight turns. Damage can happen when: accidentally hitting a curb when making a tight turn attempting to avoid a collision by swerving out of the way and sideswiping a curb, when parallel parking (more about that here) If you want to avoid that wheel damage, … Read More

The History Of Red Line Tires

Red line tires improve both the performance and appearance of many types of vehicles, including muscle cars and bikes. While they are a common choice among car owners today, they have a long history in the automobile industry. Here is a brief overview of red line tire history, from their inception in the ’60s to their modern-day revival. Replacing White … Read More

Announcing #WomenCustomizeToo

Data shows that there are more licensed female drivers than male drivers in the USA. Data also shows that women play a leading role in 85% of all vehicle purchases. Yet – somehow – the automotive accessory industry markets almost exclusively to men. Auto accessory ads often objectify women with scantily clad models and not-so-subtle innuendo. The largest auto accessory … Read More

Curb Rash Wheel Repair Options – DIY Kit Or RimBlades?

If you’ve got a wheel with curb damage (a/k/a curb rash), you’ve got 4 options: Buy a replacement wheel (we covered the pros and cons of buying a new wheel here) Hire a professional to repair the wheel, which can cost $75-$150 (more info on that here) Repair the wheel yourself with a DIY kit Cover up the damage with … Read More

The High Cost Of An Unprotected Alloy Wheel

Wheels are one of the most noticeable features on any vehicle, if not the most noticeable feature. If your wheels are damaged, it can alter your vehicle’s appearance. Unfortunately, rim damage is easy to do. Curbs are the most obvious source of wheel damage a/k/a “curb rash” (more on that here), but there are many other ways for your wheels … Read More