Chrome Wheel bubbles
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Chrome Wheel bubbles
While getting a set of all seasons on my new coupe with the chrome wheel option it was pointed out that one rear wheel on the inside was all kinds of bubbles on it. I'm guessing this is the clear coat finish that I think they put on the wheels to keep them from rusting. Should I bring this to the dealers attention?
Melting Slicks
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I too would address this with the dealer. The wheels are aluminum and can’t rust as most people normally consider rusting. They can oxidize. Don
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Bubbles in chrome will crack and flake off leaving the nickel coating exposed. The flaking will continue to get worse and will look like garbage.
If these are indeed chrome bubbles you need to have it addressed immediately. GM charges way too much for their wheels for them to not be PERFECT.
If these are indeed chrome bubbles you need to have it addressed immediately. GM charges way too much for their wheels for them to not be PERFECT.
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Get it fixed now or it will chip and get worse.. It never gets better.
Let them fix the defect.
It can start out small...
Then get worse over time...
Let them fix the defect.
It can start out small...
Then get worse over time...
Last edited by jr3; Dec 27, 2013 at 10:27 PM.
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Have the dealer replace the wheel right way with a new one.
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