Got new tires installed at a Tirerack recommended place. They scrated the lugnut wells, which I noticed (1 week after the install) washing my car today. Didn't notice it earlier since the two wheels with the scratches are mounted on the passenger side (coincidence?).
Have no idea if the place will own up to it when I see them next weekend. Was wondering what my repair options are. Is there possibility of touch up or will the whole wheel have to be redone. What would the cost be like? Any input would be appreciated.

 

The guy that put those 2 wheels on prob. didnt know how to use a torque wrench, ma friend did this to his brand new rims also...

 

I also learned the hard way. Next time tell them to hand torque and not use an impact wrench.

 

the scratchs are from the sockets rubbing the lug bore holes. nothing
to do with impact gun. will scratch the same using a regular ratchet
including a torque wrench.

you need to wrap some tape on the socket where it rubs the wheel
when you torque it down.

 

Good stuff, folks. Thanks for the info. I will heed the advice when I get my new wheels. Can someone tell me what ft.-lb. setting the lug nuts should be torqued to?

 

80 FT/LBS It's in your owner's manual.

 

Yeah, thanks . . . Found it in the Maintenance and do-it-yourself section.