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# Bladed Wheel Attachments
The RimBlades Protect Car Wheels From Scrapes and Scuffs

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-15 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimblades
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/rimblades-1965-dodge-dart-review/44343/) & [rimblades](http://www.rimblades.com/)

Automotive tinkerer Aaron Turpen has managed to do something quite incredible indeed by adding modern RimBlades to a vintage 1965 [Dodge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-chip) Dart GT, as a means of proving the utility of the RimBlades.

These innovative wheel protectors are designed to quickly and easily attach to the edge of a vehicle's wheels, preventing any marks or damage that can occur from scraping motions. The RimBlades are exceptionally easy to install and come in a wide variety of colors, so you can rest assured that your RimBlades will enhance rather than contrast with your [vehicle's color schemes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3w-mats).

It's all well and good dropping money on a beautiful car, but its individual components need to be protected for both performance and aesthetic reasons. At just $39.95, the RimBlades are an affordable and efficient way to [protect car wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-industries).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.8/10
- Popularity: 31% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Wheel Protection Accessories:** The rising popularity of wheel protectors like RimBlades presents opportunities for the development of innovative accessories that offer enhanced durability and style.
- **Quick and Easy Installation:** The demand for wheel protectors that are easy to install indicates the need for disruptive innovation in the design and installation process, creating products that save time and effort for consumers.
- **Customizable Wheel Protectors:** The availability of RimBlades in a wide variety of colors suggests a trend towards customizable wheel protectors, opening up opportunities for innovative designs and personalized options.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Automotive Accessories:** The automotive accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of wheel protectors by developing and marketing a range of innovative products and solutions for protecting car wheels.
- **E-commerce:** The growing popularity of wheel protectors presents opportunities for e-commerce platforms to offer a wide selection of wheel protection accessories and reach a larger customer base.
- **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturers can seize the trend of wheel protectors by incorporating them as standard features or offering them as optional upgrades that enhance the durability and aesthetics of their vehicles.

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