Stock 17" Wheels

[Bis-e Bee]

Maybe I'm just having a whinge, but the area where the wheels nuts go into the stock 17" stagea rims are marked twice as bad as they were before it was serviced.

Argh, is it just bad tradesmanship or don't they have the right tools to get the nuts in and out without marking the metal?

Ok, that's my gripe for the day! *phew*

[zei20l]

mine are like that too

i guess the socket they use isnt small enough to not mark the wheels

mine arent that bad, wanna buy mine??

new rubber.......

[Bis-e Bee]

mine are like that too

i guess the socket they use isnt small enough to not mark the wheels

mine arent that bad, wanna buy mine??

new rubber.......

Bah, my next change will be to 19" Osaka Mannus with Falken tread

[zei20l]

as if you can afford them, you have a kid remember

buy mine, save some cash!

[Bis-e Bee]

Bah, my next change will be to 19" Osaka Mannus with Falken tread

I've just had a look at the catalogue and these wheels have the same exposed alcove where the nuts go, except that area is painted black

A few wheel rotations and they are going to be chewed up and marked on the inside of the holes too

Yes, I'm fussy!

[iamhe77]

A few wheel rotations and they are going to be chewed up and marked on the inside of the holes too

Yes, I'm fussy!

So you should be!

Shoddy workmanship. Lack of respect for the customers wheels, lack of care etc, etc.

I made sure that when my car went in for a wheel alignment that;

1. they had my tools that fit the wheel holes without fouling (the socket I have is a very thin wall - needed for my wheels)

2. they were aware that the rims were in perfect condition & if I received them in poorer condition, they will be paying for a new set (they were also told of the price of a new set)

3. had the manager agree and sign to it.

Screw 'em. They are a "specialist" which is why you entrust them with your car. They should treat it better than their own.

Needless to say, the wheels came back in perfect condition.

Edited June 4, 2009 by iamhe77

[southern_tango]

That F#*%*ing crap happened to me too..just took the car to have a screw pulled from one of the wheels (just to prevent something to happen) so long story short they used a shorter tool (not mine one) and wrecked all the holes in my rim...

As Cam said it's a lack of conminmet and respect for the customer...

[Daleo]

It seems to be a lack of respect for other peoples property, don't know why. If I damaged ANY of the machinery I work on I would be looking for a new job...

Whenever I have tyres fitted I insist the fitters NOT use rattle guns to tighten wheel nuts.

My mechanic works on some big dollar machinery and uses plastic coated sockets on wheel nuts, they also have a ball clutch to prevent overtightening.

You can purchase these at supercheap, surely they would be worth the spend if you were a tyre fitter.

[RBPOWA-(TJ)]

ah my tyre guy never use's a air gun thingy (rattle gun?) on my lock nut, always does it by hand, with a tool of course

[Bis-e Bee]

It was done by Nissan during the 60,000km service I had done yesterday. They had the wheels off to check brakes and suspension etc, they ended up replacing front brake pads, machining the discs and doing a tyre rotation.

You would think when you were paying big bucks to the dealer that they would be a little more careful.

Don't get me wrong the wheels were not immaculate, they were already scratched but they are far worse now

I'm just hesitant to fit nice new wheels to it if that's how they are going to treat them when they use the rattle gun, it's not that hard to be careful it just takes a little effort.

Argh!!!! lol

[iamhe77]

It was done by Nissan during the 60,000km service I had done yesterday. They had the wheels off to check brakes and suspension etc, they ended up replacing front brake pads, machining the discs and doing a tyre rotation.

You would think when you were paying big bucks to the dealer that they would be a little more careful.

Don't get me wrong the wheels were not immaculate, they were already scratched but they are far worse now

I'm just hesitant to fit nice new wheels to it if that's how they are going to treat them when they use the rattle gun, it's not that hard to be careful it just takes a little effort.

Argh!!!! lol

Simple solution Stephen.

Get the nice wheels.

Specify to Nissan that they are NOT to take ANY of the wheels off. If you need to rotate the wheels (check for one-way the tread), do it yourself.

Whenever I take my car to Nissan (not often), I always specify for them NOT to touch oil/oil filter, Not to remove wheels and NOT to replace air filter.

I hate getting the Stag back and the bolts that hold the undercarriage on have been done up mechanically and stripped the thread or even popped out the bit you screw into.

Edited June 4, 2009 by iamhe77

[Bis-e Bee]

Simple solution Stephen.

Get the nice wheels.

Specify to Nissan that they are NOT to take ANY of the wheels off. If you need to rotate the wheels (check for one-way the tread), do it yourself.

Whenever I take my car to Nissan (not often), I always specify for them NOT to touch oil/oil filter, Not to remove wheels and NOT to replace air filter.

I hate getting the Stag back and the bolts that hold the undercarriage on have been done up mechanically and stripped the thread or even popped out the bit you screw into.

Must you always be so logical!!

I'll try the original avenue first, as in tell them I do not want a rattle gun used to remove or fit the wheels, ask that they be done by hand with a tool and they take all care possible not to damage the wheels.

I think for some strange reason I thought Nissan would be a little more gentle and a lot more professional than backyard bob and his dodgy sidekicks

[zei20l]

youll probably find that backyard bob will take more care as he NEEDS the business, but nissan have cars coming in under warranty and people assume you MUST go back to the dealer you bought the car from for servicing. so therefore they dont give a shit.

[Bis-e Bee]

youll probably find that backyard bob will take more care as he NEEDS the business, but nissan have cars coming in under warranty and people assume you MUST go back to the dealer you bought the car from for servicing. so therefore they dont give a shit.

You stop being logical too ok

[zei20l]

while im being logical. you should buy my wheels to replace yours