Ruined Wheel

[Harleyguy]

Just a quick heads up in my shop we use special sockets on custom rims or rims were the lug nuts/or bolts show.You may want to invest in one of these sockets and bring it with you when you have wheel work done.The socket is a composite material and works great.Here is a link to what they look like http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ASTRO...QQcmdZViewItem

[RustyBumper]

Here are some pictures that I took of the wheels. As you can see, they`ve damaged the surface at bolt hole. Oh, did I mention that when I first saw the damage that I also discovered that I was missing a lug?! The kid that took care of my wheel the second time told me that apparently someone forgot to put it back on. He also told me that he couldn`t find it and that he had to use closed end lug. How could they have lost it so quickly? I can`t believe that they lost in less than ten minutes! http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/u...s/IMG_0235.jpg
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[imported_Luster]

Yeah, you can tell from the pictures that`s just carelessness on their part. I`m sure there will be a staff meeting/a**-chewing about this. And well-deserved.

I hope they come through with all four wheels for you. Those are NICE rims!:thumbup::p

[SSTG]

Ya, that`s unacceptable.

[RustyBumper]

So we finally got this issue resolved. They replaced my rims but I did have to pay fifty bucks. I no, I shouldn`t have paid anything but when I think about it I still got a deal. When I originally bought the wheels and tires I saved at least five hundred bucks. It was one of things where you`re at the right place at the right time. Does anyone know of a good sealant I could use on them? I found a great polish but I don`t think that it seals.

[D!Tailed]

I`m a big fan of Prima Wheel Armour.

I know others like Wheel Wax.

D!