I did a curb damage to my front near side wheel over the weekend. Does anyone know of a place in the London area where it can be repaired?

Speak to Pete (Scorpion), he's used someone in/near London for his wheels before. I think both for powdercoating and repairs.

firm called lepsons

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Here you go.....[url="http://www.lepsons.com/"]wheel refurbishers[/url]

More to the point - what tyres can I buy that have a sidewall protector bead or buffer so that the tyre hits the kerb, not my alloys??

On my 245/40zr18 Dunlop 2030s on my SC430 the tyre only protrudes 3mm out from the alloys.

I have tried a Dunlop 9000 with supposed sidewall protectors but they were no better than the 2030s.

Any advice would be welcomed - my three previous postings have had no replies whatsover!

Some of the Bridgestone tyres have rim protectors on them but I don't you are going to get more than 3 or 4 mm sticking out.

quite a few tyres come with rim protectors, but i've been told dont rely on them. There was site, which state rim protectors as a feature but I cant find the address

will try to post it later.

My michelin pilot sports have rim protectors which are excelent. saved me many a time. well worth the money