CinFulxgs

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.

lexforlife

iTrader: (7)

damm john man that suck s, hopefully the seller will work with you on this bro

maybe just sell them and get a set of 3 piece forged wheels and be done with it bro

fireballs gs400

prob 100-150 to make wheel perfect again

CinFulxgs

I already have so much time and money invested in these I think I am just going to repair...



As far as the seller, I am sure he will read this, it is up to him if he wants to make ammends on the sale. I guess paying for the repair would be nice but dunno...

svt5150

For a minor bend, I would say 100-150. Us Nor Cal guys just had our meet at Wheel Techniques and they do a kick azz job on wheels. Too bad you are in FL. It is possible the seller didnt know they were bent but hopefully if he did he will help you out.

CinFulxgs

I doubt he knew, still sucks nonetheless.

AJ

I sure hope he reads this and decides to make it all good i feel your pain brother

lexusondubs

iTrader: (9)

that does suck you can try transwheel but myself and adrain (bluelex) had a good expierence with glenn's wheel polishing in tampa

CinFulxgs

They can fix bends? Expensive?

i don't know if the Salina's are Aluminum or steel... I think they are CAST so i guess that means steel... I think Steel is a little cheaper to repair.

Thanks for the info Shawn.

FutureGS400

They would be cast alloy (aluminum, not steel).

alredxiii

iTrader: (13)

Sucks man, I know how you feel, I had the same issue with some used wheels that I bought here...but just suck it up and go on with it, really no way of getting something fixed, it's not like buying them through a business, that way you could of gone to the better business bureau...but alas my friend, you'll get thru, just think, it would of cost a lot more to get brand new wheels...right?

lexusondubs

iTrader: (9)

yes they can fix bends and no they are not expensive at all

LEXUS_KID

iTrader: (4)

Dam that suck I feel your pain

CinFulxgs

Good! I am starting to feel a little better now.

rgarjr

iTrader: (1)

Unfortunatly those are the risks you take when buying something not new. Hopefully you should get them fixed for a small price.