Ordered pirelli scorpions from tirerack, Chevy dealer damaged one of my rims. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

adamx · 11-17-2015, 04:10 PM

Ok tire rack had a good deal on some Scorpions. Well 1 scorpion. Then it had a second listing for what appeared to be the same identical tire. I ordered one of each for the best expenditure.

However, I took the car to the dealer, who said it was very difficult mounting one of them. They actually damaged the rim all the way around the edge.

I'd like to know if there's some subtle difference between these tires. I've uploaded pictures of various numbers and identifiers to my google drive which I will link below.

I'd also like advice on the best resolution to this mess. If the tirerack guy is around, please chime in. I could be in for more trouble when I want to put regular tires back on.

Here is the link to the drive with pics: https://drive.google.com/folderview?...G8&usp=sharing

Thanks in advance.

Rudy@Tirerack · 11-17-2015, 04:37 PM

Thank you for your business. Sorry to hear about the issues you had with the install. We install these and/or mount them on wheel and tire packages all the time. There a low profile so the sidewall is stiff but shouldn't lead to damage of the wheel. I would suggest finding an installer that has more experience with this or a performance shop that specializes in such installs.

Snoman · 11-17-2015, 04:45 PM

In Texas, we will force them to repair or replace the rim completely. Falls under fraud and damage of personal property, your state may treat it differently.

adamx · 11-17-2015, 09:30 PM

So the tires should be identical right? Is it possible one is just somehow defective?

I dont have really another place to take the car to here.

They are replacing the rim, but I hope it doesnt just get damaged again.

11-17-2015, 04:10 PM	#1
adamx Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dodge City Posts: 34	Ordered pirelli scorpions from tirerack, Chevy dealer damaged one of my rims. Ok tire rack had a good deal on some Scorpions. Well 1 scorpion. Then it had a second listing for what appeared to be the same identical tire. I ordered one of each for the best expenditure. However, I took the car to the dealer, who said it was very difficult mounting one of them. They actually damaged the rim all the way around the edge. I'd like to know if there's some subtle difference between these tires. I've uploaded pictures of various numbers and identifiers to my google drive which I will link below. I'd also like advice on the best resolution to this mess. If the tirerack guy is around, please chime in. I could be in for more trouble when I want to put regular tires back on. Here is the link to the drive with pics: https://drive.google.com/folderview?...G8&usp=sharing Thanks in advance.

11-17-2015, 04:37 PM	#2
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Thank you for your business. Sorry to hear about the issues you had with the install. We install these and/or mount them on wheel and tire packages all the time. There a low profile so the sidewall is stiff but shouldn't lead to damage of the wheel. I would suggest finding an installer that has more experience with this or a performance shop that specializes in such installs.

11-17-2015, 04:45 PM	#3
Snoman H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/M6/Sun/NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	In Texas, we will force them to repair or replace the rim completely. Falls under fraud and damage of personal property, your state may treat it differently.

11-17-2015, 09:30 PM	#4
adamx Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dodge City Posts: 34	So the tires should be identical right? Is it possible one is just somehow defective? I dont have really another place to take the car to here. They are replacing the rim, but I hope it doesnt just get damaged again.