kerbing

I read somewhere recently, probably an old 'Wives' tale, that if you fit, say 295 R19 tyres instead of the MB recommended 285 R19 the extra width helps the tyre wall, with its built in rim protector, provide a little more protection from kerbing, because it protrudes a little more. Someone...

OK, I realise that what I’m about to ask is committing an aesthetical crime of the highest order, but I’m about to pick up my 2007 SL350 with its beautiful 19” wheels and I really REALLY don’t want to kerb them! SO, I’ve seen in the USA, probably on custom cars, these rod like bendy sticks...