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AirManFL · 02-18-2013, 06:29 AM

Does anyone know of a tire shop that uses a touchless mounting machine?

I have new wheels and tires coming (not pre-mounted) and need to find a place that will transfer the tpms and mount the tires without scratching the new wheels.

Thanks,
Rob

Mr. Notorious · 02-19-2013, 07:31 AM

I took my black falkens to Orlando Tire and Wheel on OBT just south of the 528 overpass. They did a very good job and road force balanced all four. I did walk out spending a little over $200 just fyi. I was even surprised when the wheel weights were getting put on that one of the guys opened the box and spray painted a bunch black before the process even got started.

The reason I went there is they get all the run-off work from WheelPros in Orlando, so they're used to handling brand new expensive wheels. Just let them know you are not in a rush and would rather them take their time to get a clean job.

nyrfan · 02-19-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Notorious

I took my black falkens to Orlando Tire and Wheel on OBT just south of the 528 overpass. They did a very good job and road force balanced all four. I did walk out spending a little over $200 just fyi. I was even surprised when the wheel weights were getting put on that one of the guys opened the box and spray painted a bunch black before the process even got started.

The reason I went there is they get all the run-off work from WheelPros in Orlando, so they're used to handling brand new expensive wheels. Just let them know you are not in a rush and would rather them take their time to get a clean job.

I have heard good things about this place, this is where I plan to go as well when I get new rims.

AirManFL · 02-19-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Notorious

I took my black falkens to Orlando Tire and Wheel on OBT just south of the 528 overpass. They did a very good job and road force balanced all four. I did walk out spending a little over $200 just fyi. I was even surprised when the wheel weights were getting put on that one of the guys opened the box and spray painted a bunch black before the process even got started.

The reason I went there is they get all the run-off work from WheelPros in Orlando, so they're used to handling brand new expensive wheels. Just let them know you are not in a rush and would rather them take their time to get a clean job.

Did you take both wheels and tires to them and they just mounted and balanced?

Rob

Mr. Notorious · 02-19-2013, 06:15 PM

I already wore through a set of Nitto's, so they did a clean job of removing said nittos' and installing new ones. I'm a very particular individual, and I could not find any marks or anything on the wheels.

01pewterz28 · 02-19-2013, 06:20 PM

Starling in St Cloud has a great machine no touch on the lip of the rim

AirManFL · 02-21-2013, 03:46 PM

I spoke to Orlando Tire today and I'm planning on taking it there.

The have a touchless machine and also do road force balancing.

Hopefully, I'll be able to get it done before the rally. I'll post back my impressions.

Rob

adamgamz · 04-22-2013, 09:50 AM

I would stay away from these guys, they rashed the hell out of my $1500.00 HRE wheel that only had 3000 miles on it. The wheels were perfect. Then they denied doing it and pointed to a sign that says they're not responsible. I used them after coming to this site.

In the end they had Turbax fix the wheel but now one lip is squared off and one is rounded and is also 20% thinner. They refuse to have HRE fix it.

Yes they denied doing this!!

The "touchless yellow pad" was worn out and you can see by looking at the grooves on the metal surface that many many other wheels were done with metal on metal contact. This is the part that hooks the tire when dismounting.

AirManFL · 04-22-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by adamgamz

I would stay away from these guys, they rashed the hell out of my $1500.00 HRE wheel that only had 3000 miles on it. The wheels were perfect. Then they denied doing it and pointed to a sign that says they're not responsible. I used them after coming to this site.

In the end they had Turbax fix the wheel but now one lip is squared off and one is rounded and is also 20% thinner. They refuse to have HRE fix it.

Yes they denied doing this!!

That was Orlando Tire on OBT?

Rob

02-18-2013, 06:29 AM	#1
AirManFL Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,220	Orlando Area - Touchless Tire Mounting Does anyone know of a tire shop that uses a touchless mounting machine? I have new wheels and tires coming (not pre-mounted) and need to find a place that will transfer the tpms and mount the tires without scratching the new wheels. Thanks, Rob

02-19-2013, 06:20 PM	#6
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Starling in St Cloud has a great machine no touch on the lip of the rim __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

02-19-2013, 07:31 AM	#2
Mr. Notorious Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Summit White :) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 60	I took my black falkens to Orlando Tire and Wheel on OBT just south of the 528 overpass. They did a very good job and road force balanced all four. I did walk out spending a little over $200 just fyi. I was even surprised when the wheel weights were getting put on that one of the guys opened the box and spray painted a bunch black before the process even got started. The reason I went there is they get all the run-off work from WheelPros in Orlando, so they're used to handling brand new expensive wheels. Just let them know you are not in a rush and would rather them take their time to get a clean job.

02-19-2013, 06:15 PM	#5
Mr. Notorious Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Summit White :) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 60	I already wore through a set of Nitto's, so they did a clean job of removing said nittos' and installing new ones. I'm a very particular individual, and I could not find any marks or anything on the wheels.

02-21-2013, 03:46 PM	#7
AirManFL Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,220	I spoke to Orlando Tire today and I'm planning on taking it there. The have a touchless machine and also do road force balancing. Hopefully, I'll be able to get it done before the rally. I'll post back my impressions. Rob

04-22-2013, 09:50 AM	#8
adamgamz Drives: Viper 2006 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1	I would stay away from these guys, they rashed the hell out of my $1500.00 HRE wheel that only had 3000 miles on it. The wheels were perfect. Then they denied doing it and pointed to a sign that says they're not responsible. I used them after coming to this site. In the end they had Turbax fix the wheel but now one lip is squared off and one is rounded and is also 20% thinner. They refuse to have HRE fix it. Yes they denied doing this!! The "touchless yellow pad" was worn out and you can see by looking at the grooves on the metal surface that many many other wheels were done with metal on metal contact. This is the part that hooks the tire when dismounting.