This SUCKS
07-24-05 | 07:34 PM
#16
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Originally Posted by rgarjr
Unfortunatly those are the risks you take when buying something not new. Hopefully you should get them fixed for a small price.
07-24-05 | 09:12 PM
#20
Originally Posted by CinFulxGS4
A little Recap.
1. I bought 18' used Salinas from another member.
2. After driving on the original tires and feeling bad vibrations I took it up to the tire shop.
3. Front left tire was damaged, had sidewall buldge, Front right tire was bald on the inside side.
4. Left shop and bought new tires.
5. Went back to shop and had new tires mounted.
6. Left shop and felt slight vibration that gets pretty bad from 60-80
7. Had shop recheck.
8. Shop said they forgot to mention that the tech found a bend in the left front wheel.
9. Returned to shop where we also found the front right wheel bent.
So $750.00 for wheels, $650.00 for tires, and another $120.00 for labor and i have a set of wheels that feel like crap.
How much should I expect to pay to get out the 2 flat spots on the rims? They are about 1-2 inches in length, somewhat slight.
Anyone know if Transwheel in Tampa are any good or should I ship them to some other company?
Mods, could you leave this in the main forum for just a little.
1. I bought 18' used Salinas from another member.
2. After driving on the original tires and feeling bad vibrations I took it up to the tire shop.
3. Front left tire was damaged, had sidewall buldge, Front right tire was bald on the inside side.
4. Left shop and bought new tires.
5. Went back to shop and had new tires mounted.
6. Left shop and felt slight vibration that gets pretty bad from 60-80
7. Had shop recheck.
8. Shop said they forgot to mention that the tech found a bend in the left front wheel.
9. Returned to shop where we also found the front right wheel bent.
So $750.00 for wheels, $650.00 for tires, and another $120.00 for labor and i have a set of wheels that feel like crap.
How much should I expect to pay to get out the 2 flat spots on the rims? They are about 1-2 inches in length, somewhat slight.
Anyone know if Transwheel in Tampa are any good or should I ship them to some other company?
Mods, could you leave this in the main forum for just a little.
TRANSWheel in Tampa is the place to get that kind of work done! My sister had a BAD bend on a rim on her Solara a while back, two days later it was straight. The majority of the Dealerships around tampa use them for their wheel services as well. HIGHLY Recommended!
07-25-05 | 05:32 AM
#22
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From: FL
Spoke with Transwheel, going to drop off my wheels with them since they also have the Hunter RoadForce 9700.
Should end up with a smooth as glass ride when all is said and done.
The BFGoodrich GeForce Sports are really nice and quiet... actually downright silent! Just an FYI Much quieter than the Pilot Sports that were on the car before... nice ride, even with bent wheels...
Will let everyone know how it all works out but they made it sound like my bends were no big deal.
Should end up with a smooth as glass ride when all is said and done.
The BFGoodrich GeForce Sports are really nice and quiet... actually downright silent! Just an FYI Much quieter than the Pilot Sports that were on the car before... nice ride, even with bent wheels...
Will let everyone know how it all works out but they made it sound like my bends were no big deal.
07-25-05 | 12:50 PM
#23
Originally Posted by CinFulxGS4
Spoke with Transwheel, going to drop off my wheels with them since they also have the Hunter RoadForce 9700.
Should end up with a smooth as glass ride when all is said and done.
The BFGoodrich GeForce Sports are really nice and quiet... actually downright silent! Just an FYI Much quieter than the Pilot Sports that were on the car before... nice ride, even with bent wheels...
Will let everyone know how it all works out but they made it sound like my bends were no big deal.
Should end up with a smooth as glass ride when all is said and done.
The BFGoodrich GeForce Sports are really nice and quiet... actually downright silent! Just an FYI Much quieter than the Pilot Sports that were on the car before... nice ride, even with bent wheels...
Will let everyone know how it all works out but they made it sound like my bends were no big deal.
07-25-05 | 06:09 PM
#26
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From: FL
I am just taking the wheels. I don't think it will be a problem with future rigidity since the wheel is cast and pretty strong. I have seen the machine that works the bend slowly out... I think it will be fine, but I don't have experience with fixes bends, maybe someone else could chime in.
07-25-05 | 09:03 PM
#29
That's good because when I tried to fix one of mine for a curb rash, the paint match was not too good. They ended up stripping everything. I did not know this. I ended up having to buy another one.
07-26-05 | 05:52 AM
#30
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From: Florida
Cin just back in town from that Orlando trip I was telling you about. I had no idea there were issues with the wheels as you know I'm the third owner and only got the car last October. PM me and I will work something out with you. I feel bad that there was an issue