Wheel damage?
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Instructor
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From: MI
Wheel damage?
I read in another posting someone mention that through his experience installing new tires on chrome GS wheels almost always results in wheel damage? I hope this isn't the case when I go to replace my GY gen II's with some other run flats. Is this the experience with other forum members, are alot of GS chrome wheels damaged when installing new tires?
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I have had lots of minor blemishes on different kinds of wheels and it can happen very easily. Your best bet is to go to a tire shop that specializes in Corvette's or high tech expensive cars. You will pay more money but it's worth it in the long run. There are lots of places out there that do excellant work. Stay away from places that have part timers working and look like they don't know what they are doing.
Le Mans Master
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Search out a shop that utilizes a Hunter Auto 34 Touchless tire machine - and that has lots of experience handling 18, 19, 20 and 20in + wheels.
The time investment up front is well worth unmarred wheels later
The time investment up front is well worth unmarred wheels later
Burning Brakes
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If you are going back to the Goodyear runflats go to a Goodyear place. Meet the manager nad have him inspect your rims. Take pictures etc. Have the manager over see the job. If they screw it up have them buy you new rims.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCABzBs-wy4
now to find a shop with one. I live in Dearborn MI, anyone know a shop with this equipment?
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Thanks for that info, I found this on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCABzBs-wy4
now to find a shop with one. I live in Dearborn MI, anyone know a shop with this equipment?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCABzBs-wy4
now to find a shop with one. I live in Dearborn MI, anyone know a shop with this equipment?
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From: New Rochelle N.Y. 2013 Grand Sport
my local shop has one and when he did my'12 coupe i couldn't believe it. there is not one piece of metal that touches any part of the rim during mount/dismount. every part is made of rubber and the machine works effortlessly. charged me 40$ each tire with roadforce balance and it came out perfect.
