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c4maroboy · 04-20-2013, 02:59 PM

i have no recollection of catching a curb or anything like that...but i do run my ZL1 through a drive through wash from time to time. Could this be a product of that? Just noticed today and its really got me mad

ZL1LEGEND · 04-20-2013, 03:05 PM

That sucks. But the wheels and tires are way to wide to have them in a car wash track. Only hand wash car washes or DIY.

The DeLoach 27 · 04-20-2013, 03:07 PM

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, however it states NOT to use car washes to clean and wash your ZL1. The wheels are farther apart in the rear than the front and too big to fit properly to fit in the tracts of a car wash. Hand wash only on the ZL1. Sincerly, The Deloach 27.

c4maroboy · 04-20-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1LEGEND

That sucks. But the wheels and tires are way to wide to have them in a car wash track. Only hand wash car washes or DIY.

i dont usually have problems but i guess i did somewhere along the line. my parents have a bimmer with size '315 rear tires and they never have problems so i figured id be fine. i guess not though

HDRDTD · 04-20-2013, 03:23 PM

They told us right up front that due to the wide tires/wheels on the ZL1, DO NOT put it through your ususal automated car wash.

Flea · 04-20-2013, 03:34 PM

I would be pissed if that was my wheel. However, I would only be pissed at myself for being too lazy to wash the car in my driveway. Time to get a black marker until the wheel can be replaced.

c4maroboy · 04-20-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Flea

I would be pissed if that was my wheel. However, I would only be pissed at myself for being too lazy to wash the car in my driveway. Time to get a black marker until the wheel can be replaced.

it was in the 40s here, wasnt very excited to get out the hose and bucket to wash her if you know what i mean

Flea · 04-20-2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by c4maroboy

it was in the 40s here, wasnt very excited to get out the hose and bucket to wash her if you know what i mean

I know what you mean. I washed my truck a few times in the 30's over the last few months, and it wasn't fun. The trick was to fill up the bucket with hot water so I didn't freeze so much. Then do my best to keep my clothes dry.

cvp33 · 04-20-2013, 05:23 PM

Ugh! I know that feeling all too well. Had my stock wheels chromed on my brilliant black 300C SRT8. Cut a corner entering a parking lot and felt the car shudder. I knew I'd curbed the wheels. Nothing worse than that sick feeling of wasting $1,000.

kevin1106 · 04-20-2013, 05:33 PM

Owners manual states, page 1-18

Car Wash Guidelines
Notice: Automatic car washes are
not recommended for ZL1 models and 1LE performance packages.
Some car washes cause damage to the vehicle, the wheels, and the convertible top, if the vehicle is equipped. If the vehicle is driven through an automatic car wash that does not have enough clearance for the undercarriage and/or wide rear tires and wheels, the vehicle could be damaged. Verify with the manager of the car wash that the vehicle will fit before entering the car wash or use a touchless car wash. See Washing the Vehicle on page 10‐89 under Exterior Care.

mechanic1 · 04-20-2013, 05:44 PM

just call a good rim repair place..........fixable no problem

piepouli · 04-20-2013, 07:20 PM

the bumpers on the car washes are bolted on with a metal bracket. That is definetly damage from the car wash.

mmarx82 · 04-20-2013, 07:53 PM

Wow that sucks, I've been though one here where I live a 100+ times now with no problems. We measured the track width and the back tires before I went through the first time though.

tones2SS · 04-20-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mechanic1

just call a good rim repair place..........fixable no problem

Either that, or just buy yourself a new rim. But, then you have to pay to mount/balance the tire and possibly an alignment.
Maybe you can purchase some black touch up paint and put some clear coat over that for a cheap way out. Good luck!

04-20-2013, 02:59 PM	#1
c4maroboy [HOONIGAN] Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1848[The HOONIGAN MOBILE] Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 639	ZL1s rims and car wash i have no recollection of catching a curb or anything like that...but i do run my ZL1 through a drive through wash from time to time. Could this be a product of that? Just noticed today and its really got me mad Attached Images __________________ 2012 ZL1 BLack M6 ECF

04-20-2013, 03:07 PM	#3
The DeLoach 27 Drives: 2013 ZL1 CRT Manual 6-speed Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hall County, GA. Posts: 15	Car Wash I hate to be the bearer of bad news, however it states NOT to use car washes to clean and wash your ZL1. The wheels are farther apart in the rear than the front and too big to fit properly to fit in the tracts of a car wash. Hand wash only on the ZL1. Sincerly, The Deloach 27.

04-20-2013, 03:34 PM	#6
Flea Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 199	I would be pissed if that was my wheel. However, I would only be pissed at myself for being too lazy to wash the car in my driveway. Time to get a black marker until the wheel can be replaced. __________________

04-20-2013, 05:23 PM	#9
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,388	Ugh! I know that feeling all too well. Had my stock wheels chromed on my brilliant black 300C SRT8. Cut a corner entering a parking lot and felt the car shudder. I knew I'd curbed the wheels. Nothing worse than that sick feeling of wasting $1,000. __________________ 1997 Z28 Anniversary Edition *SOLD* 2004 GTO *ORDER CANCELLED* 2004 CTS-V *SOLD* 2005 CTS-V *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2010 CTS-V *SOLD* 2012 CTS-V coupe *SOLD* 2013 ZL1 vert *SOLD* 2016 Callaway Z06 *SOLD* 2019 Z06 *SOLD* "I lived my life by one motto.......mottos are for losers" cvp33

04-20-2013, 07:53 PM	#13
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	Wow that sucks, I've been though one here where I live a 100+ times now with no problems. We measured the track width and the back tires before I went through the first time though. __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread

04-20-2013, 03:05 PM	#2
ZL1LEGEND ZL1 - The Legend Returns! Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 265	That sucks. But the wheels and tires are way to wide to have them in a car wash track. Only hand wash car washes or DIY.

04-20-2013, 03:23 PM	#5
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	They told us right up front that due to the wide tires/wheels on the ZL1, DO NOT put it through your ususal automated car wash.

04-20-2013, 05:33 PM	#10
kevin1106 Drives: 2015 ZO6 3LZ Stage 2 A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La plata MD Posts: 2,299 View My Garage	Owners manual states, page 1-18 Car Wash Guidelines Notice: Automatic car washes are not recommended for ZL1 models and 1LE performance packages. Some car washes cause damage to the vehicle, the wheels, and the convertible top, if the vehicle is equipped. If the vehicle is driven through an automatic car wash that does not have enough clearance for the undercarriage and/or wide rear tires and wheels, the vehicle could be damaged. Verify with the manager of the car wash that the vehicle will fit before entering the car wash or use a touchless car wash. See Washing the Vehicle on page 10‐89 under Exterior Care.

04-20-2013, 05:44 PM	#11
mechanic1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: oshawa Posts: 254	just call a good rim repair place..........fixable no problem

04-20-2013, 07:20 PM	#12
piepouli Drives: 04 gmc/ zl1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ontario Posts: 198	the bumpers on the car washes are bolted on with a metal bracket. That is definetly damage from the car wash.