tman427 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Do rim stickers provide any protection to the rims, aminly getting scratched up from rocks? Or are they just ornamental? Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross brown Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Do rim stickers provide any protection to the rims, aminly getting scratched up from rocks? Or are they just ornamental? Thanks Tom The real benefit is the extra weight (there are 3 stickers per side, so 6 per wheel in total) keeps the front wheel of my 4RT on the ground. Seriously. Cosmetic benefits only as any rock that will scratch a standard rim will probably also puncture and tear a rim sticker; and a torn and flapping sticker looks more untidy than a simple scratch on a rim. Still, they ARE a great way to refresh the look of bike after a couple of years. Edited June 19, 2013 by ross brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlrmark Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Where's Rosey, always has something interesting to say on rim stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofasttim Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Waiting for Rosey (don't tell 'im I bough some black 'uns for my 2013 Gasser. Makes it look much better). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckindenver Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 i would think Hello Kitty rim stickers would protect them the best... great idea...until you install a new tire.. hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Looking at the sides/edges of the new black excel rims I just recently (in trials event time , maybe 8 rides ) laced onto my 240 pro , I'd have to go for the lack of stickers ... they may make it thru a season with me ... Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline1 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I must admit they work for me, & look good on my Evo 300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottoogood Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 The S3 rim stickers are quite durable and offer abraision resistance. Pain in the a*** to install though....and cover a lot of rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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