Well Crap
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Well Crap
Got my new tires/wheels on wednesday and proceeded to put them on the car this morning. I noted one of the tires had zero air pressure, so I threw about 25 lbs in it. 30 minutes later, I had about about 1/2 inch of sidewall showing.
Turns out the wheel is defective...has a hole in the casting. I read AFS wheels website where they talk about their quality checks they put these things through. Must have been an airline security worker that checked mine.
Oh well, what was the number for UPS again? {sigh}
Turns out the wheel is defective...has a hole in the casting. I read AFS wheels website where they talk about their quality checks they put these things through. Must have been an airline security worker that checked mine.
Oh well, what was the number for UPS again? {sigh}
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Re: Well Crap (Alchemist)
I bought them directly from AFS wheels. They have a good reputation, so I'm not anticipating any problems...other than the hassle of packaging it up and shipping. Plus not being able to drive in this incredibly unseasonal weather we are having today.
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Re: Well Crap (JJB)
Well...if ANYONE would make it good...it'd be the manufacturer! Just a PITA's all.
And i know what ya mean about the weather! AIN"T THIS GREAT????? December 1st and in the mid 60s! I LOVE IT!!!
And i know what ya mean about the weather! AIN"T THIS GREAT????? December 1st and in the mid 60s! I LOVE IT!!!
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Re: Well Crap (JJB)
Damn, that sucks big time :eek: Like someone else said at least it happened at home and not away from home. BTW your car looks awesome with the GS stripes. :cheers:
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Re: Well Crap (fastzr1)
Ed,
Where those wheels brand new? Or were you kust putting new tires on the wheels?
Hope it works out for you!
Where those wheels brand new? Or were you kust putting new tires on the wheels?
Hope it works out for you!
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Re: Well Crap (CowboyNVette)
Damn, that sucks big time :eek: Like someone else said at least it happened at home and not away from home. BTW your car looks awesome with the GS stripes. :cheers:
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Re: Well Crap (JJB)
What kind of rocker panels are those on your ZR1? I don't think I've seen any like that before.
But thanks, I really like them too. I am going to take them off this winter and clean them up. A few stone chips from racing, but nothing major.
See ya.
Ed
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Re: Well Crap (GRX)
The more I think about it, the more aggravated I get. I know it will get resolved, but what a PITA.
Here's what it looks like:
[Modified by JJB, 10:24 PM 12/1/2001]
Here's what it looks like:
[Modified by JJB, 10:24 PM 12/1/2001]
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Re: Well Crap (SlowJoe)
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Yes, logic would dictate...but therein lies the problem. :D Actually, after all I have heard about them, I fully expect this will be made good.
This is from their website:
Obviously, they do not check 100% of the product. No way would this one have passed those tests
Be sure to ask them to provide their UPS account number. I would hope they would also cover shipping since it is their error.
This is from their website:
The quality control program includes such steps as x-rays and pressurized immersion. All of our rims have passed or exceeded required safety testing and are DOT approved.
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Re: Well Crap (Nat96LT4)
Nat, I got the polished ZR1 5 spokes. 315's on the rear and 275's on the front.
By the way, you stole my Power Effects. I had emailed that guy and you sniped me. :cheers:
By the way, you stole my Power Effects. I had emailed that guy and you sniped me. :cheers:
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Re: Well Crap (JJB)
It looks like someone has tried to 'clean it up'. Makes you kinda wonder about quality control in some places. Don't forget to check for roundness. :cheers:
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Re: Well Crap (JJB)
Nat, I got the polished ZR1 5 spokes. 315's on the rear and 275's on the front.
By the way, you stole my Power Effects. I had emailed that guy and you sniped me. :cheers: