What do you about damage on your rims from a tire change? For those who it happened to please tell me what you did.

I had it happen on some old rims on another car so I didn't care, but after spending a ton of money on some nice G37 rims I'm not going to let this happen, if they have any nicks from the person changing the tires carelessly I will be raising hell.

I need the TPMS sensors swapped from my old g35 rims to the g37, I haven't done it yet because i've been afraid about damage but i've been reading threads about what people have done.

I'd like some input, I'd rather be well educated then not.

 

Just tell the guy who's doing them to be careful..

 

That's not good enough, I've heard of damage happening and the shop blaming the owner of the car. I also have heard that people have the shop fill out a paper of the pre-damage to the rims/car so that if damage occurs, theres no question about it.

 

Where are you located? There's not too many tire monkey's out there that have the skills and take the right precautions to not scratch expensive wheels.
-GP-

 

I don't know what to tell you bro.. but i'd take pictures of the rims before you get the tires mounted - this way you have proof they weren't damaged beforehand

not all shops are out to get you.. just look around for someone who you can think will be careful

 

Arkansas. I'm planning on going into either a local shop that looks good or sams club tire & battery. Then asking them to sign a paper stating what damage is on the car/rims, if they won't i'll leave and never go there for any service work.

I had a real bad experience a few years ago with my 350Z, and it was not fun to deal with the BS afterwards.

 

I don't think they are, but i'm a better safe then sorry kinda guy. I've deal with BS car stuff before, and I don't want to again.

 

LOL i should have completed that statement.. "not all shops are out to get you, but most are"

but I feel ya man .. I always judge a shop based on how they treat me as soon as I walk in to inquire about something.. i'm a pretty good judge of character, and if they seem like they want to help me then i feel more than comfortable using them.. but I do love getting a rude manager and calling their district manager..

Had to do that recently actually for a local Mavis.. the manager was a realllll a-hole to me and I walked out on him mid-sentence

 

You think a shop would sign a paper stating the pre-damage? Because G37 rims are not cheap, keep in mind mine have no marks.

 

it depends on the shop IMO... a shop that you may not know is actually reputable might see you having them sign something as a slap in the face...

it's really a tough situation - your best bet is to ask around - maybe one of your friends, or your friend's friend knows somewhere good.

Like I said before, take some pictures with the date on a newspaper in the shot. That should be enough security.

 

Problem is, I'm new to the town and I have asked around but not much luck.

 

Try and ask the installers themselves maybe you'll find one that's not a total numnuts

 

I used to work for Discount Tire as a technician and was in charge of mounting/changing tires for really expensive wheels. I had a plastic cover for the bead breaker bar that would keep the wheel from getting scratched. It's all about taking your time and using a lot of lubricant. If I were you, I would find a newer tire dealer...not Joe's Tire. They have the equipment for this kind of stuff. Good luck.

 

Isn't it always.

OP he brings up a good point. Also, be firm with the shop wherever you take it. I think the paper idea is a good one, the shop needs to have some accountability of their work and this is a good way to do that.

 

Maybe I won't ask them to "sign" a paper I bring, but i'll ask to have a pre-inspection done of the damage and then that signed, if not I'll walk away. I really do not want to deal with marks on my wheels from some idiot.