Q: Rims that won't dent?
I'll be the first to admit I'm a nervous parallel parker. I don't want to wreck my rims. So I always park too far from the curb. I think people are judging me and I don't blame them. Can I just buy some heavy duty rims that won't be easily scratched/nicked/dented? I don't even know if such a thing exists, but would really appreciate some recommendations.
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