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can a tire mounting machine cause these scratches?

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Old 06-12-11, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by silentbob
....so i knew the exact condition of my rims (1 had some minor rash, the other 3 were mint)......'
Well I guess the op did know the condition of his wheels. I rest my case forget the police force, I'm joining the DA's office lol

Good luck with your wheel repair bro
Old 06-12-11, 09:28 PM
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Ahh, I cant say they did or didnt but it sure looks like it was done with a tool or machine vs a curb. If you knew your wheels had no scratches, then Id sure as hell try to get them to replace or repair it.
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Looks like installer error or the equipment they used is not the correct one.

There should not be actual wheel contact with the equipemnt except the part which is holding the wheel in. Unless they are using the old machines which is used to pry from the old days steel wheels, oh oh!

For instance, my installer uses this.

http://www.corghiusa.us/default.php?t=site&pgid=1332
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Glad my local Discount Tire knows what they're doing.

The bill of the repair should be sent to the CL member that gave you the reference. J/K!
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