[Z06] Rim problems...
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From: Caldwell Idaho
Rim problems...
When I got my tires in, I took them to what I thought was a worthy shop to get them mounted.. but when I got them back I noticed indentations on the outer lip of the rim, where it looks like they used a pry bar to get them on. Although mad, I just kinda ignored it because it was not very noticeable. Fast forward two months, I start to get a tire leak. So I pull it off to find the leak and find that they did the pry bar to the inside of the rim also... and the rim starting to crack at where they used the bar. Now that I feel disgusted and angry, I do not know what to do... Both the fronts have it, and I am going to pull the rears later to see.. any suggestions as to what I should do now? 
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When I got my tires in, I took them to what I thought was a worthy shop to get them mounted.. but when I got them back I noticed indentations on the outer lip of the rim, where it looks like they used a pry bar to get them on. Although mad, I just kinda ignored it because it was not very noticeable. Fast forward two months, I start to get a tire leak. So I pull it off to find the leak and find that they did the pry bar to the inside of the rim also... and the rim starting to crack at where they used the bar. Now that I feel disgusted and angry, I do not know what to do... Both the fronts have it, and I am going to pull the rears later to see.. any suggestions as to what I should do now?
Key to entire situation is to be low key and humble, and ask for his HELP. If he is not very helpful, you just need to keep trying with a low key approach. A lawsuit would cost you about $3000 plus or minus. Do you have small claims court in your state? You could likely clearly demo that you do not let anyone work on your car except certain people, etc. Good luck.
Light bulb just came on. If he denies that his worker bee did not damage your wheels, ask him if mgr, that emp, and you can sit and discuss a few questions. Then ask worker bee specifically how he would handle changing run flats. Oh, yes, have a low key witness with you. (Always outnumber your opponent.)
Last edited by z06Bigbird; May 4, 2007 at 11:04 PM. Reason: more info
