So this happened when I got my tires put on at Walmart.

bvl

Not trying to pile it on, but you get what you pay for. If you want to use Discount clubs, Pep Boys, Joe's bait, sushi and tires shop to swap out high performance, low profile large tires...then don't expect quality. Period.

Even experts such as NTB or STS Tire, who do so much of their business on tires, stand a good chance of not doing a good job. They are fine for 185/60-15 Camry tires. High performance? Hit or miss. I have had good experiences but also folks who have scratched what should be simple 225/45-17 tire changes.

Larger rims are harder to work with and require very good equipment *and* a work environment where there is both skills and accountability. $10/hr grease monkeys tend to not take too much pride in their work.

I recently paid 40/corner for mount/balance at a Porsche dealer. Wheels came back perfect with no scratches. I expect to do so with the Z and the Nissan dealer when the time comes.

- b