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PyroLT · 11-29-2017, 07:24 AM

Finally was able to get to a shop to have a set of MT tires put on some Welds and I thought everything went fine. The guy got the tires on without to much trouble and I saw no marks on the face of the wheel.

However, later that night I pulled them out of the car to clean them up and immediately after turning them noticed marks all around the wheel barrel.

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This is the worst one where it actually gouged into the metal some. The others are marred up directly behind the spokes and they have marks where you can see the machine clamped the metal and bit in.

I've had this shop install many tires before and had no issues, considering how much these cost I'm kinda upset to see this. Is this something that is normal on a wheel like this? Since the marks are on the back of the wheel should I even bother calling them about it?

jrhagen · 11-29-2017, 08:14 AM

Some things don't need worrying about.

frankwjr · 11-29-2017, 08:29 AM

I would not call but go back and show them...minimum would be an apology and maybe some $$ back or off of any future visits...and while most likely just cosmetic I would still be PI$$ED if that happened to me...Welds ain't cheap! good luck!

PROZ11 · 11-29-2017, 10:19 AM

Damaging the any wheels when installing tires is never "normal", it's operator error or the machine they used or both. You have every right to be upset. They are responsible for the damage. They should make it right.

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JMI · 11-29-2017, 11:09 AM

Well, any damage wouldn't be acceptable for sure. But if it's only the inside,I wouldn't worry too much. Maybe drop by and tell/show them to prove that you would prefer to have the wheel back the same way as they received them. In perfect condition.

PyroLT · 11-30-2017, 06:52 AM

Thats sorta what I was thinking as well. Seems like a tire shouldn't be that hard to put on a wheel that you have to marr it all up.

I ended up calling them yesterday, as they are an hour in the other direction from where I live, and spoke to the head tech as the manager was off apparently. He is supposed to discuss this with him when he gets in today and then call me back.

It's looking like they might take the responsibility for it, so now I'm just waiting on them now.

PyroLT · 12-20-2017, 09:27 AM

Brought one of the wheels back by the shop and as it turns out they had just replaced some part on the tire machine used to mount mine. The ring around the back was apparently not actually scratches on the wheel but some on the metal/materiel that came off the new part. The tech hit it with a buffer and it polished right off.

shibbs · 12-20-2017, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PyroLT

Brought one of the wheels back by the shop and as it turns out they had just replaced some part on the tire machine used to mount mine. The ring around the back was apparently not actually scratches on the wheel but some on the metal/materiel that came off the new part. The tech hit it with a buffer and it polished right off.

Yeah, those plastic shoes will leave residue. Glad there wasn't any damage!

11-29-2017, 07:24 AM	#1
PyroLT Drives: 2015 AGM 1LT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 198	New Weld Wheels were scratched during tire install?! Finally was able to get to a shop to have a set of MT tires put on some Welds and I thought everything went fine. The guy got the tires on without to much trouble and I saw no marks on the face of the wheel. However, later that night I pulled them out of the car to clean them up and immediately after turning them noticed marks all around the wheel barrel. This is the worst one where it actually gouged into the metal some. The others are marred up directly behind the spokes and they have marks where you can see the machine clamped the metal and bit in. I've had this shop install many tires before and had no issues, considering how much these cost I'm kinda upset to see this. Is this something that is normal on a wheel like this? Since the marks are on the back of the wheel should I even bother calling them about it? __________________ Performance: Overkill Supercharger, VMAX ported throttle body, JacFab Intake and Spacer, VTC Throttle Controller, ARH Catless Downpipes, Magnaflow Res-X, Stock Resonator Delete, MRT V1 Axle Back, Solo J-Pipes, E85 flex fuel, MRR 228 20x10 and 20x11 wrapped in MPSS, Cosmetic: 15% Tint on side Windows 5% on back, LED fogs, SS bumper conversion, de-badged, Z28 front grill, Eagle Eye headlights, HID conversion, VIS terminator hood, Red LED sidemarkers with 5% tint.

11-29-2017, 08:29 AM	#3
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	I would not call but go back and show them...minimum would be an apology and maybe some $$ back or off of any future visits...and while most likely just cosmetic I would still be PI$$ED if that happened to me...Welds ain't cheap! good luck! __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

11-29-2017, 10:19 AM	#4
PROZ11 Drives: 2012 RS/2SS, 69 ProStreet Camaro Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North NJ Posts: 478	Damaging the any wheels when installing tires is never "normal", it's operator error or the machine they used or both. You have every right to be upset. They are responsible for the damage. They should make it right. . __________________

11-29-2017, 11:09 AM	#5
JMI Drives: Red Jewel Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East Coast Posts: 392	Well, any damage wouldn't be acceptable for sure. But if it's only the inside,I wouldn't worry too much. Maybe drop by and tell/show them to prove that you would prefer to have the wheel back the same way as they received them. In perfect condition. __________________ BTR LSX388,AGP Twin Turbo.6L90,GM 9.9" Diff.Fore Innovations Level 4 fuel system.Great fuel economy !!!! 1xxx RWHP

11-30-2017, 06:52 AM	#6
PyroLT Drives: 2015 AGM 1LT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 198	Thats sorta what I was thinking as well. Seems like a tire shouldn't be that hard to put on a wheel that you have to marr it all up. I ended up calling them yesterday, as they are an hour in the other direction from where I live, and spoke to the head tech as the manager was off apparently. He is supposed to discuss this with him when he gets in today and then call me back. It's looking like they might take the responsibility for it, so now I'm just waiting on them now. __________________ Performance: Overkill Supercharger, VMAX ported throttle body, JacFab Intake and Spacer, VTC Throttle Controller, ARH Catless Downpipes, Magnaflow Res-X, Stock Resonator Delete, MRT V1 Axle Back, Solo J-Pipes, E85 flex fuel, MRR 228 20x10 and 20x11 wrapped in MPSS, Cosmetic: 15% Tint on side Windows 5% on back, LED fogs, SS bumper conversion, de-badged, Z28 front grill, Eagle Eye headlights, HID conversion, VIS terminator hood, Red LED sidemarkers with 5% tint.

11-29-2017, 08:14 AM	#2
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Some things don't need worrying about.

12-20-2017, 09:27 AM	#7
PyroLT Drives: 2015 AGM 1LT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 198	Brought one of the wheels back by the shop and as it turns out they had just replaced some part on the tire machine used to mount mine. The ring around the back was apparently not actually scratches on the wheel but some on the metal/materiel that came off the new part. The tech hit it with a buffer and it polished right off. __________________ Performance: Overkill Supercharger, VMAX ported throttle body, JacFab Intake and Spacer, VTC Throttle Controller, ARH Catless Downpipes, Magnaflow Res-X, Stock Resonator Delete, MRT V1 Axle Back, Solo J-Pipes, E85 flex fuel, MRR 228 20x10 and 20x11 wrapped in MPSS, Cosmetic: 15% Tint on side Windows 5% on back, LED fogs, SS bumper conversion, de-badged, Z28 front grill, Eagle Eye headlights, HID conversion, VIS terminator hood, Red LED sidemarkers with 5% tint.