08-15-2019, 04:45 PM | #1 |
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TireRack "certified Installer" destroyed my rim
Bought GY SC F1's from Tire Rack, shipped next day to a "certified installer" local to me. So far, so good, but. . .
The shop called an hour after I dropped off car, and said their "best guy" had an accident with my rim. He didn't want to go forward with them, and I didn't either. I'm about to take them to Discount Tire down the street, I know they could be just as bad, but I've had good luck with them in the past. Frustrating day. |
08-15-2019, 04:55 PM | #2 |
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damn no bueno what shop? and they gonna order you a new wheel? i go to discount all the time even with my custom powdercoated hre flowform wheels and never had any issues
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08-15-2019, 05:32 PM | #3 |
Discount did my tires. I told them how much my rims cost and they did a perfect job on the install. I have aftermarket rims.
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08-15-2019, 05:36 PM | #4 |
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Same thing happened to me at GoodYear last month.
After I filled out their survey... they purchased a 1k new wheel. |
08-15-2019, 05:51 PM | #5 | |
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Discount damaged all 4 of my forged wheels. I had the mgr. look over each wheel before the install as well. Wheels were new in the box. First time in my life I actually started yelling at someone in a crowded area like that. "All you do is tires, you don't even do brakes or alignments" Dude just stood there looking lost. People were bailing out the exits. I was mad at myself for loosing so bad. |
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08-15-2019, 06:05 PM | #6 | |
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lol i can totally see somebody doing that haha i would to what wheels?
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08-15-2019, 07:37 PM | #7 |
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I've had wheels damaged at just about every major tire place there is. Discount ruined one on my 2009 G8 GXP. That wheels cost them a pretty penny, it was almost $1600 to replace that wheel.
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08-15-2019, 07:54 PM | #8 | |
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Just saw you’re in Carlsbad, a good buddy of mine moved out there years ago to work as a Master Tech for Hoehn Porsche, gorgeous store and top notch service. Last edited by 5senna5; 08-15-2019 at 08:11 PM. |
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08-15-2019, 09:04 PM | #9 |
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Firestone Total Care in Oside/Vista. To their credit, they are representing they will "make it right" for me. Will have to see, I guess. . . Manager is out til Monday. I'm still at discount waiting for the remount that costs twice as much on the wrecked rim that will need to be replaceed. Yay me.
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08-15-2019, 10:27 PM | #10 |
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Shitty equipment, poorly trained staff.
I take mine to specialty shop, pay about the same, get better quality work. There are shops w touchless equipment, but few and far between, most have bare bones, cheap cheap coats or snap-on machines that were really made for steel wheels and not nicely finished alloys which require HIGHER clamp pressure to functional properly. You can filter that in tire rack for shops w better equipment - just have to know what to look for. Shops w better equipment, typically offer road force balancing!!
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08-15-2019, 10:36 PM | #11 | |
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Every shop I have been in lately has the newest COATS or Hunter wheel machines in them. All of them....
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08-15-2019, 10:57 PM | #12 | |
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The Hunter machine they used on my wheel was top of the line with video and all.
You can't make up for poorly trained staff. |
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08-16-2019, 06:13 AM | #13 |
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I guess you'll be getting a brand new wheel!
I took mine to a local Belle Tire (MI/OH/IN tire chain) and spoke to the manager to get a feel for the shop before I agreed to use them. I took tons of pics before I went in and then at the shop with the manager and made sure it was noted the wheels were in perfect condition. The manager also made sure the most experienced guy was there to do the install. I had a great experience and a price on my PS4S that couldn't be beat. My advice is to spend a little time talking to the shop and make sure you get a good feel before you trust them. |
08-16-2019, 08:19 AM | #14 |
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When I had my summers installed I specifically said be careful with my wheels, as if that get's me anywhere, it did, but I still expect a nick here or there, it's the nature of me swapping tires twice per year. it's going to happen. but that as shown is ridiculous but that fix/replace then it should all be good.
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