Patent ID: 8770670
Filing Date: 2014-07-08
Classification: B60B

Abstract:
1. A vehicle wheel protection device comprising: a first elongate member comprising: a second elongate member, the second elongate member configured to be removably attached to said second opposing outer surface using an interference fit; wherein the second elongate member substantially corresponds to the circumference of the tire, wheel rim or wheel trim to which it is attached and no part of the first elongate member or second elongate member overlaps both the wheel rim and the tire, or wheel trim and tire when attached; and wherein, when attached to the first elongate member, the second elongate member extends perpendicularly from the tire side wall, front face of the wheel rim or wheel trim substantially further than the first elongate member; and wherein, if the vehicle wheel protection device is attached to the tire side wall, the second elongate member extends perpendicularly from the tire side wall to a greater extent than the front face of the wheel rim or wheel trim; and wherein the first elongate member is attached to the side wall of the tire, or front face of the wheel rim or wheel trim using an adhesive.