My rims!!!! :( - Page 2

The Idiocracy · 03-30-2016, 06:48 PM

Similar boat, but without the permanent damage. I too just had my tires swapped and when I inspected it, there was the tire lube all over the place. Terrible workmanship. And the guy who pulled my car into the back first tried to leave with the brake on. He got kicked out of the car. What these chumps don't know is I report every little thing to the brand quality director. No sense fighting with the dealer.

RenegadeXR · 03-30-2016, 07:03 PM

A tire swap sound simple enough, but it's one of those thing that if you mess up, it really sucks. For any wheel or tire related things, I always go to a dedicated tire and rim shop that is pretty well known around here. Working with rims is more art than science, so I rather work with somebody who specializes in it and can basically switch a set of tires in their sleep.

10redrocket · 03-30-2016, 07:15 PM

In the 2nd pic it looks like it is on the tire as well.
If so, I think it is white lithium grease. This is what my dealer uses to lubricate the bead to make installation easier.
I use dawn dishwashing fluid to remove it. Put it directly on your wash cloth and rub vigorously.
Nothing else I've tried works. Though I never tried a solvent for fear of ruining the clear coat.

Openroad346 · 03-30-2016, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 10redrocket

In the 2nd pic it looks like it is on the tire as well.
If so, I think it is white lithium grease. This is what my dealer uses to lubricate the bead to make installation easier.
I use dawn dishwashing fluid to remove it. Put it directly on your wash cloth and rub vigorously.
Nothing else I've tried works. Though I never tried a solvent for fear of ruining the clear coat.

I thought it was on the tires as well... I've tried everything... And so did the dealer. It's not the typical grease they use in tires... Whatever it is or was damaged the rims

Openroad346 · 04-06-2016, 11:35 AM

Updated:
The dealer I bought it from was no help, the service manager was going on vacation and couldn't have cared less. I did a little more research, called some other dealers and finally concluded that it is most likely the wheel weight cleaner they used. Sure enough, each affected area is directly under the new wheel weights they installed. The cleaner apparently ran down from the weight across the painted portion of the rim and onto the aluminum.
The dealer originally told me no cleaners are used near the rims at all....

An email last night with pictures and my explanation of what I think happened resulted in a call today from the dealer informing me they ordered 3 new rims for me!

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The 4th one was not affected, I believe because the wheel weights are behind the spoke of the wheel preventing the cleaner from running down the side of the rim.

63falcondude · 04-06-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Openroad346

Updated:
The dealer I bought it from was no help, the service manager was going on vacation and couldn't have cared less. I did a little more research, called some other dealers and finally concluded that it is most likely the wheel weight cleaner they used. Sure enough, each affected area is directly under the new wheel weights they installed. The cleaner apparently ran down from the weight across the painted portion of the rim and onto the aluminum.
The dealer originally told me no cleaners are used near the rims at all....

An email last night with pictures and my explanation of what I think happened resulted in a call today from the dealer informing me they ordered 3 new rims for me!

.
The 4th one was not affected, I believe because the wheel weights are behind the spoke of the wheel preventing the cleaner from running down the side of the rim.

That's good that it all worked out for you.

suzook · 04-06-2016, 11:44 AM

Wow, what a story. Reminds me of watching 2 knuckleheads trying to mount tires on a set of black splitspokes while I was waiting for my android update to be done. They actually tore through one of the sidewalls. Then about an hour later, a tire shop came by to do them. These "techs" at gm are total losers.

Openroad346 · 04-06-2016, 11:56 AM

I'm not saying it was 100% them, however it seems to be too big of a coincidence.... Especially when you add it all up. I highly doubt it makes a rim defect. Either way thy were nice about it and are taking care of it.

S2Charlie · 04-06-2016, 01:07 PM

Glad you got this resolved... I Drove 4 hours (yes FOUR) to get the specific Camaro I wanted so I didn't have to wait 2 months for the car to be built. There is NO WAY I'm going all the way back there for service... Nobody ever wants to own up... They shipping those rims back to GM or you get to keep them???

Openroad346 · 04-06-2016, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by S2Charlie

Glad you got this resolved... I Drove 4 hours (yes FOUR) to get the specific Camaro I wanted so I didn't have to wait 2 months for the car to be built. There is NO WAY I'm going all the way back there for service... Nobody ever wants to own up... They shipping those rims back to GM or you get to keep them???

They are going back to GM.

davet435 · 04-06-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nataphen

It won't wipe off? It looks like tire changing lubricant in the pictures. Hard to tell.

That's what I thought too. Looks just like the stuff we used to use.

Nataphen · 04-06-2016, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by davet435

That's what I thought too. Looks just like the stuff we used to use.

We called it "spooey" at the shop where I used to work. I love that word, but my wife hates it.

LikaRokBowTie · 04-06-2016, 09:11 PM

Good to hear that they owned up to their mistake.So many of these shops have employees who don't give a sh!t about your car,truck,motorcycle or whatever for whatever reason,it seems that places that deal with wheels and tires should have the latest greatest equipment and training to avoid damaging peoples new wheels and custom wheels that can run thousands of dollars.I guess when they screw up they hope you just get in your car and drive off without noticing anything is wrong.I had a stereo installation done in a truck many years ago and they broke something in the door and tried to solder it back together and it broke after a little time,so the person didn't have the balls to admit to it and stuck me with the bill to fix their screwup!

MRRWheelsInc · 04-07-2016, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Openroad346

Another rim

This my friend is Corrosion

Basically there must have been moisture during the production phase,
it will not come off as its in the aluminum under the paint under the clear coat.
I would rush this info directly to the dealer you purchased the car from/ get some good pics, show it in person and get it replaced.

it wont go away is just like rust/ have you ever heard the term rust is like cancer it just spreads everywhere and can not be stopped.
with in a few days you will see it grow more and expand like if it was a web or a growing worm, with in just 2-3 months it will be all over the wheel.

go to the dealer and get that baby replaced, the longer you take the more reason for them to claim neglect.

03-30-2016, 07:15 PM	#17
10redrocket Drives: 2SS Camaro LS3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Irwin, PA Posts: 195	In the 2nd pic it looks like it is on the tire as well. If so, I think it is white lithium grease. This is what my dealer uses to lubricate the bead to make installation easier. I use dawn dishwashing fluid to remove it. Put it directly on your wash cloth and rub vigorously. Nothing else I've tried works. Though I never tried a solvent for fear of ruining the clear coat. __________________ RECEIVED 5/22/09 - 2SS, SIM with CGM stripes, Black Leather, Polished 20's, Sunroof, LS3. Past Rides: 69 Camaro RS Small Block 67 Chevelle SS Big Block 05 Cobalt SS Supercharged 07 Cobalt SS Supercharged 10 Camaro 2SS LS3 Soon: 18 Camaro 2SS 1LE

04-06-2016, 11:35 AM	#19
Openroad346 Drives: 2016 Camaro lt rs Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Western NY Posts: 60	Updated: The dealer I bought it from was no help, the service manager was going on vacation and couldn't have cared less. I did a little more research, called some other dealers and finally concluded that it is most likely the wheel weight cleaner they used. Sure enough, each affected area is directly under the new wheel weights they installed. The cleaner apparently ran down from the weight across the painted portion of the rim and onto the aluminum. The dealer originally told me no cleaners are used near the rims at all.... An email last night with pictures and my explanation of what I think happened resulted in a call today from the dealer informing me they ordered 3 new rims for me! . The 4th one was not affected, I believe because the wheel weights are behind the spoke of the wheel preventing the cleaner from running down the side of the rim. __________________ 2016 LT/RS, Sunroof, A8, Bose, Hashmarks

04-06-2016, 11:44 AM	#21
suzook Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stony Brook,NY Posts: 1,756	Wow, what a story. Reminds me of watching 2 knuckleheads trying to mount tires on a set of black splitspokes while I was waiting for my android update to be done. They actually tore through one of the sidewalls. Then about an hour later, a tire shop came by to do them. These "techs" at gm are total losers. __________________ 2016 2SS,A8,NAV,NPP,MAG Ride,Sunroof Hyperblue/JetBlack

04-06-2016, 11:56 AM	#22
Openroad346 Drives: 2016 Camaro lt rs Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Western NY Posts: 60	I'm not saying it was 100% them, however it seems to be too big of a coincidence.... Especially when you add it all up. I highly doubt it makes a rim defect. Either way thy were nice about it and are taking care of it. __________________ 2016 LT/RS, Sunroof, A8, Bose, Hashmarks

04-06-2016, 01:07 PM	#23
S2Charlie Drives: Women wild... Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Long Island Posts: 28	Glad you got this resolved... I Drove 4 hours (yes FOUR) to get the specific Camaro I wanted so I didn't have to wait 2 months for the car to be built. There is NO WAY I'm going all the way back there for service... Nobody ever wants to own up... They shipping those rims back to GM or you get to keep them??? __________________ 2016 2SS Red Hot, Black Metallic Rally Stripes, A8, MRC, NPP, Sunroof, Adrenaline Red Interior w/ Accents, Upgraded Radio :: STOCK (as far as the wifey knows...) 2009 H/D 883 Sportster Denim Black with Straight Pipes and ECU 2006 Mustang GT Coupe Automatic (Sorry guys) JLT2 CAI w/ SCT2 Tuner & Brenspeed 93 Oct. Tune, Kooks LT Headers, High Flow Cats, and X-Pipe, Corsa Mufflers, 3.73's, Seq. Signals, Spinner Caps 290/303 RWHP/TQ at 88º TRADED IN FOR THE NEW BABY...

03-30-2016, 06:48 PM	#15
The Idiocracy Drives: 2016 Black SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 234	Similar boat, but without the permanent damage. I too just had my tires swapped and when I inspected it, there was the tire lube all over the place. Terrible workmanship. And the guy who pulled my car into the back first tried to leave with the brake on. He got kicked out of the car. What these chumps don't know is I report every little thing to the brand quality director. No sense fighting with the dealer.

03-30-2016, 07:03 PM	#16
RenegadeXR Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,849	A tire swap sound simple enough, but it's one of those thing that if you mess up, it really sucks. For any wheel or tire related things, I always go to a dedicated tire and rim shop that is pretty well known around here. Working with rims is more art than science, so I rather work with somebody who specializes in it and can basically switch a set of tires in their sleep.

04-06-2016, 09:11 PM	#27
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 990	Good to hear that they owned up to their mistake.So many of these shops have employees who don't give a sh!t about your car,truck,motorcycle or whatever for whatever reason,it seems that places that deal with wheels and tires should have the latest greatest equipment and training to avoid damaging peoples new wheels and custom wheels that can run thousands of dollars.I guess when they screw up they hope you just get in your car and drive off without noticing anything is wrong.I had a stereo installation done in a truck many years ago and they broke something in the door and tried to solder it back together and it broke after a little time,so the person didn't have the balls to admit to it and stuck me with the bill to fix their screwup!

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