Americas/Discount Tires Nightmare
02-27-04, 09:38 AM
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Americas/Discount Tires Nightmare
To all who have end wheels, I strongly recommend steering clear of these shops.
I have had a hell of a time having my SO3's properly mounted on my 19" HRE's. They have punctured the silicone seal (once, possibly twice now) on the outer lip, resulting in air leakage. Thay have chipped the clear coat in four different places on a newly repaired lip, and have torn the outer tire bead in two place on my new tires.
Needless to say they are replacing the tire, but I will not allow then to work on my wheels/tires again. So be very cautious when considering these shops.
I am in the process of having my wheel redone by our friends at HRE and I am looking for a referal to another installer. Any suggestions for a shop in SoCal (949) would be appreciated. Sorry to vent but I am at my wits end...
Doug
I have had a hell of a time having my SO3's properly mounted on my 19" HRE's. They have punctured the silicone seal (once, possibly twice now) on the outer lip, resulting in air leakage. Thay have chipped the clear coat in four different places on a newly repaired lip, and have torn the outer tire bead in two place on my new tires.
Needless to say they are replacing the tire, but I will not allow then to work on my wheels/tires again. So be very cautious when considering these shops.
I am in the process of having my wheel redone by our friends at HRE and I am looking for a referal to another installer. Any suggestions for a shop in SoCal (949) would be appreciated. Sorry to vent but I am at my wits end...
Doug
02-28-04, 10:12 PM
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Re: Americas/Discount Tires Nightmare
Originally posted by GS4DOUGIE
To all who have end wheels, I strongly recommend steering clear of these shops.
I have had a hell of a time having my SO3's properly mounted on my 19" HRE's. They have punctured the silicone seal (once, possibly twice now) on the outer lip, resulting in air leakage. Thay have chipped the clear coat in four different places on a newly repaired lip, and have torn the outer tire bead in two place on my new tires.
Needless to say they are replacing the tire, but I will not allow then to work on my wheels/tires again. So be very cautious when considering these shops.
I am in the process of having my wheel redone by our friends at HRE and I am looking for a referal to another installer. Any suggestions for a shop in SoCal (949) would be appreciated. Sorry to vent but I am at my wits end...
Doug
To all who have end wheels, I strongly recommend steering clear of these shops.
I have had a hell of a time having my SO3's properly mounted on my 19" HRE's. They have punctured the silicone seal (once, possibly twice now) on the outer lip, resulting in air leakage. Thay have chipped the clear coat in four different places on a newly repaired lip, and have torn the outer tire bead in two place on my new tires.
Needless to say they are replacing the tire, but I will not allow then to work on my wheels/tires again. So be very cautious when considering these shops.
I am in the process of having my wheel redone by our friends at HRE and I am looking for a referal to another installer. Any suggestions for a shop in SoCal (949) would be appreciated. Sorry to vent but I am at my wits end...
Doug
02-29-04, 07:52 AM
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I got my tires installed at Americas Tire in Lake Forest. They did a great job, no scratches, but the wait was long. My wheels coming out unscathed took precedence, so I didnt mind the wait. Just make sure to request someone with experience installing tires on high end wheels.
America's Tire Co
Address: 22765 Aspan St, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: (949) 472-8840
America's Tire Co
Address: 22765 Aspan St, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: (949) 472-8840
03-01-04, 09:33 AM
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I guess mine was isolated
I hear you Mr. Who.
My problem is tha the equipment they use for anything bigger than 19 is obsolete. After conferring with SoCalSC4, our resident HRE wheel man, I understand that there is better mounting machines avail. at other high end wheels shops. These newer machines do not require a tire tech to use a steel bar to stretch the tire over the outer lip (which results in lips scratchesand ripped tire beads) and is completely automated.
My understanding is that Wheel Warehouse in Fullerton has this type of mounting machine. When Americas Tire provides me with my new tire (they have been very stand up) I intend to trek to Fullerton for mounting. Americas Tire will continue to get my business for my 95 Astro Van, but I will no longer roll the dice with my 19" HRE's. My blood pressure, and wife will thank me.
Doug
Proceed with caution, 19 and 20" wheel owners...
My problem is tha the equipment they use for anything bigger than 19 is obsolete. After conferring with SoCalSC4, our resident HRE wheel man, I understand that there is better mounting machines avail. at other high end wheels shops. These newer machines do not require a tire tech to use a steel bar to stretch the tire over the outer lip (which results in lips scratchesand ripped tire beads) and is completely automated.
My understanding is that Wheel Warehouse in Fullerton has this type of mounting machine. When Americas Tire provides me with my new tire (they have been very stand up) I intend to trek to Fullerton for mounting. Americas Tire will continue to get my business for my 95 Astro Van, but I will no longer roll the dice with my 19" HRE's. My blood pressure, and wife will thank me.
Doug
Proceed with caution, 19 and 20" wheel owners...
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Brandon-
The tire these guys messed up where the ones I just bought form you two weeks ago. Thanks for the great service and prompt delivery. Tires delivered 3 days after I ordered-
Doug
The tire these guys messed up where the ones I just bought form you two weeks ago. Thanks for the great service and prompt delivery. Tires delivered 3 days after I ordered-
Doug
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