Like many others, we've experienced curb rash on the Gemini wheels of our 2022 MYLR. The problem is due to the wheel rim sticking out further than the sidewall of the tire. One solution is to replace the 19X9.5 Gemini wheels with 19X8.5 wheels, but that is an expensive proposition. I've tried to ignore the damaged wheels but my eyes are drawn to them every time I walk by the car.
In researching the problem, I became aware of after-market wheel covers that cover the entire Gemini wheel, including the wheel rim. Thus, the rim damage is hidden. There are a lot of companies making these wheel covers, most of which are imported. They vary in price and quality. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. One company, Rimetrix, stood out from the others by offering covers with a two-step locking system that are made in the USA. I ordered the Rimetrix Medusa wheel covers, which have a nice Uberturbine look. Installation was quick and easy. Most importantly, the curb rash is no longer visible. I really like the black stealthy look and regret not having done it sooner.
The purpose of this post was not to push Rimetrix but to let others know that there is a low-cost solution to the curb rash problem with the added benefit of improving the looks of the car.
In researching the problem, I became aware of after-market wheel covers that cover the entire Gemini wheel, including the wheel rim. Thus, the rim damage is hidden. There are a lot of companies making these wheel covers, most of which are imported. They vary in price and quality. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. One company, Rimetrix, stood out from the others by offering covers with a two-step locking system that are made in the USA. I ordered the Rimetrix Medusa wheel covers, which have a nice Uberturbine look. Installation was quick and easy. Most importantly, the curb rash is no longer visible. I really like the black stealthy look and regret not having done it sooner.
The purpose of this post was not to push Rimetrix but to let others know that there is a low-cost solution to the curb rash problem with the added benefit of improving the looks of the car.