Would you be mad? Tire shop damage.

ChrisSlicks · 12-21-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Doesn't look too bad, but it seems they could hit them with a torch and use a plastic pry tool and get them off. Just spit-balling though because I've never changed/balanced tires myself.

They typically use a flat bladed knife, looks like a butter knife but with a flexible blade. They can suck to get off so some scraping is inevitable.

WhiskeyHotel · 12-21-2010, 10:03 AM

Looks pretty typical- I'd give 'em some slack.

Unclemeaty · 12-22-2010, 07:48 AM

The price... yes. They first quoted me $720 mounted and balanced for brand new Hankook evo 12s to replace the factory tires on my Rays 19" sport rims. Then I added $65 for a 4 wheel alignment so the total got up to $790. On top of that I got in under Hankook's recent $60 mail-in-rebate which I am still waiting for. Closest priced local competition was almost $200 more.

I still have not heard back from the owner but will call him today and complain again about the scratches.

Junior370z · 12-22-2010, 07:57 AM

Yeah some places might have not left scratches and some might. Most important thing is that the outer part of the rims aren't damaged. I'm pretty picky with my car but I honestly thing I wouldn't trip off of this. Anyways you got a very good deal on the tires from this place. I suggest you keep good relations with this place so you get good deals in the future bro!

shoopajae10 · 12-23-2010, 04:48 PM

For that? I wouldn't be mad, I couldn't even tell at first, had to look at picture for a good minute or so to finally see it.

phunk · 12-23-2010, 05:01 PM

i feel bad for anyone who has to service your car

sig11 · 12-26-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

i feel bad for anyone who has to service your car

This

SoCal 370Z · 12-23-2010, 05:09 PM

If you go to a custom rim shop they typically use a nylon window stick to remove these weights. Since the rims are aluminum I would apply some clearcoat over the scratches as corrosion can set in.

dad · 12-23-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

If you go to a custom rim shop they typically use a nylon window stick to remove these weights. Since the rims are aluminum I would apply some clearcoat over the scratches as corrosion can set in.

Aluminum corrodes?

ChrisSlicks · 12-23-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Aluminum corrodes?

It does! But unlike other metals the aluminum oxide layer creates a barrier from further corrosion.

Barrett · 12-24-2010, 04:02 AM

Have you bought the new tires or the used one?? Because it is not possible for having any scratches in new tires...

12-21-2010, 10:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	Looks pretty typical- I'd give 'em some slack. Last edited by WhiskeyHotel; 12-21-2010 at 10:07 AM. Reason: Spelling

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Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 294	Yeah some places might have not left scratches and some might. Most important thing is that the outer part of the rims aren't damaged. I'm pretty picky with my car but I honestly thing I wouldn't trip off of this. Anyways you got a very good deal on the tires from this place. I suggest you keep good relations with this place so you get good deals in the future bro! __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

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Unclemeaty Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 203 Drives: 150cc Scooter Rep Power: 15	The price... yes. They first quoted me $720 mounted and balanced for brand new Hankook evo 12s to replace the factory tires on my Rays 19" sport rims. Then I added $65 for a 4 wheel alignment so the total got up to $790. On top of that I got in under Hankook's recent $60 mail-in-rebate which I am still waiting for. Closest priced local competition was almost $200 more. I still have not heard back from the owner but will call him today and complain again about the scratches.

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