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[Airgazm86]

Well, I had a pair of new Kumho's mounted on my Racing Harts a few days ago and I realized that the tire shop I took them to put deep scratches in the lips of both rims. My dad took them in to have mounted and what pisses me off the most is that they didn't even tell him...and it's obvious. On top of this, they charged me extra to mount them because they said 40-series tires are harder to mount. They also lost one of my friggin' hub centric rings! I need some opinions on what I should do. I'm thinking about asking for a refund on the mounting bill and also taking the wheels to a body shop to have an estimate made up for repairs, then making them pay for this. The really bad part is that Racing Hart doesn't make these wheels any more and the color will be damn near impossible to match. I'm going to milk these bastards for all I can because what they did was wrong in every way.

*rant over*

[jonesy]

Well, I had a pair of new Kumho's mounted on my Racing Harts a few days ago and I realized that the tire shop I took them to put deep scratches in the lips of both rims.     My dad took them in to have mounted and what pisses me off the most is that they didn't even tell him...and it's obvious.   On top of this, they charged me extra to mount them because they said 40-series tires are harder to mount.   They also lost one of my friggin' hub centric rings!  I need some opinions on what I should do.  I'm thinking about asking for a refund on the mounting bill and also taking the wheels to a body shop to have an estimate made up for repairs, then making them pay for this.  The really bad part is that Racing Hart doesn't make these wheels any more and the color will be damn near impossible to match.  I'm going to milk these bastards for all I can because what they did was wrong in every way.

*rant over*

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That happened to a buddy of mine, when they did an alignment they scored his brand new rims. Take the car back to them, tell them they are replace or repair your wheels. I am a shop manager, I know these guys have insurance to cover for mistakes like this, so don't let them try to get out of it. This is their mistale, there is no reason why you should have to live with the effects of it!!!

jonesy

[badpenny]

Please don't say discount tire

Yeah and if no refund see if they are a member of the BBB or chamber of commerce and report them.

hell, report them anyways.

[maddog]

That's a bummer! Its going to be hard to go after them since a few days have passed. Hope it was on friday and they were closed for the weekend. Don't speak to anyone but manager or owner when trying to resolve this. Good luck.

[Aren D.]

yeah man in any type of auto repaire shop there will be a sign somewhen saying " blah blah balh if your were ripped off or scamed call this number blah blah" .... any way find that sign and call that number then things will hapen!

[bigk3000]

in BC they call it the "Better Business Beurau" BBB

they investigate shit liek that and cna really help you out sometimes.. maybe you guys in the US have something going on too?

[badpenny]

in BC they call it the "Better Business Beurau"  BBB

they investigate shit liek that and cna really help you out sometimes..  maybe you guys in the US have something going on too?

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It depends its not mandatory to be a member of the better buisness beauraue here. Its like being certified on Pay Pal. Its not mandatory there is no real gain other than people should/or are more likely to trust you if you have that badge. Doesn't mean anymore than that.

[Maine_Honda_Racer]

Good luck, most tire places have big signs which say not responsible for damage to aftermarket rims. Also yes, 40 series tires are a complete BITCH to mount. Sorry you got fucked man.

[Airgazm86]

Good luck, most tire places have big signs which say not responsible for damage to aftermarket rims. Also yes, 40 series tires are a complete BITCH to mount. Sorry you got fucked man.

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Thanks everyone! I'm going to contact these idiots Tuesday and request a refund for repairs. And no, there are no signs up about them not being responsible. And I imagine 40 series are a bitch to mount but do you think the idiots could have said, "Hey, these tires are gonna suck and we might f**k up your expensive wheels." And you would think they might stop after f**king up one wheel...but they continue to do a second wheel and f**k it up just as bad. It's supposed to be a "touchless" mounting machine...obviously not. And on top of that, they lied and "forgot" to mention they basically ruined a PERFECT set of hard-to-find, out-of-production wheels. I will look for a number and/or contact the BBB if things can't be resolved easily.

[viva_la_bam]

OMG thats heaps gay, i have a pretty abd story about otherpeopel at garages wrecking my car, well i took my car in to get registered and the tires changed, and when i went to pick it up i was horrified to find my door has a big fat dint and scratches all up the side of the drivers side door...

I went off my nut at the guy, he was saying to me " didnt they tell you when you rang up " im like no stupid.

So yeah he had to pay to get the whole door resprayed and panel beated back out..

It turns out he was reversing the car with the door open and it smacked into a pole, what kind of idiot does that!!!

But the problem is now, i have one NEW shiney door, and the rest are kind of faded.. hence why now i need to get my car resprayed *and my bumpers and kit that im buying of Lofreq*

[crxls]

if they dont make things right with you i would suggest option 2 to be an old fashioned ass whoopin. they should make things right with you if thier machines are touch free because apparently the machine wasnt used correctly (its not rocket science), or they will say "it was like that when you brought it in here". i vote ass whoopin

[E-AT_me]

hence why you gotta trust who you take your ish to.