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RBWHEELS.com =Avoid Buying from them
Hey guys, Just wanted to give you guys a heads up. I bought a set of 20" Work Wheels from them. The set look clean, so I ended up purchasing from them after i saw them on there site.
1 month later, I mounted some tires that i bought from CL. I drove off, with them mounted and happy. 4 hrs later, I parked my car to go to work, iw ent outside to check it and the front passenger tire was flat. I went to a gas station, pumped it with air, and drove home, thinking...maybe the seal around the tire was no good or just needed some air. I woke up 5 hrs later, the tire was flat again, and the other 3 tires were running a bit low. So i went to the gas station again, filled them all with air, drove to the place that mounted the tires.
Turns out, the inner seal of the rim that attaches the 3 peice wheel together, was leaking BAD. All 3 rims where leaking air from the back of the wheels everywhere ! The shop that mounted them told me that RB wheels/RB motoring was notorious for reassembling wheels using Homedepot Silicone/bathroom sealant to seal all there wheels. They were not using the proper seals just "micky mousing" it together. Turns out i have to fork over another $30.00 each wheel to have them resealed properly and mounted and balanced. I tried calling RB motoring/wheels for 2 days with no pick up or anything, So I just bit the bullet and had them resealed properly.
Just wanted to give you guys a heads up if your buying multi piece rims from them.
take care
chris
1 month later, I mounted some tires that i bought from CL. I drove off, with them mounted and happy. 4 hrs later, I parked my car to go to work, iw ent outside to check it and the front passenger tire was flat. I went to a gas station, pumped it with air, and drove home, thinking...maybe the seal around the tire was no good or just needed some air. I woke up 5 hrs later, the tire was flat again, and the other 3 tires were running a bit low. So i went to the gas station again, filled them all with air, drove to the place that mounted the tires.
Turns out, the inner seal of the rim that attaches the 3 peice wheel together, was leaking BAD. All 3 rims where leaking air from the back of the wheels everywhere ! The shop that mounted them told me that RB wheels/RB motoring was notorious for reassembling wheels using Homedepot Silicone/bathroom sealant to seal all there wheels. They were not using the proper seals just "micky mousing" it together. Turns out i have to fork over another $30.00 each wheel to have them resealed properly and mounted and balanced. I tried calling RB motoring/wheels for 2 days with no pick up or anything, So I just bit the bullet and had them resealed properly.
Just wanted to give you guys a heads up if your buying multi piece rims from them.
take care
chris
05-14-09, 05:01 AM
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Sorry to hear about your problem with RB Motoring.
About a year back....I bought a set of Work wheels from RB Motoring. They said that the wheels were straight, free from bends. However, when I received my wheels....I noticed 1 wheel had a bend on the inner lip of the wheel. It turns out that 2 out of the 4 wheels needed to get aligned at a wheel repair shop.
CL members....be careful when buying wheels from this place.
About a year back....I bought a set of Work wheels from RB Motoring. They said that the wheels were straight, free from bends. However, when I received my wheels....I noticed 1 wheel had a bend on the inner lip of the wheel. It turns out that 2 out of the 4 wheels needed to get aligned at a wheel repair shop.
CL members....be careful when buying wheels from this place.
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I bought a set Work wheels size 20x8.5 +31 offset with 225/35/20 tires.
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Hey guys, Just wanted to give you guys a heads up. I bought a set of 20" Work Wheels from them. The set look clean, so I ended up purchasing from them after i saw them on there site.
1 month later, I mounted some tires that i bought from CL. I drove off, with them mounted and happy. 4 hrs later, I parked my car to go to work, iw ent outside to check it and the front passenger tire was flat. I went to a gas station, pumped it with air, and drove home, thinking...maybe the seal around the tire was no good or just needed some air. I woke up 5 hrs later, the tire was flat again, and the other 3 tires were running a bit low. So i went to the gas station again, filled them all with air, drove to the place that mounted the tires.
Turns out, the inner seal of the rim that attaches the 3 peice wheel together, was leaking BAD. All 3 rims where leaking air from the back of the wheels everywhere ! The shop that mounted them told me that RB wheels/RB motoring was notorious for reassembling wheels using Homedepot Silicone/bathroom sealant to seal all there wheels. They were not using the proper seals just "micky mousing" it together. Turns out i have to fork over another $30.00 each wheel to have them resealed properly and mounted and balanced. I tried calling RB motoring/wheels for 2 days with no pick up or anything, So I just bit the bullet and had them resealed properly.
Just wanted to give you guys a heads up if your buying multi piece rims from them.
take care
chris
1 month later, I mounted some tires that i bought from CL. I drove off, with them mounted and happy. 4 hrs later, I parked my car to go to work, iw ent outside to check it and the front passenger tire was flat. I went to a gas station, pumped it with air, and drove home, thinking...maybe the seal around the tire was no good or just needed some air. I woke up 5 hrs later, the tire was flat again, and the other 3 tires were running a bit low. So i went to the gas station again, filled them all with air, drove to the place that mounted the tires.
Turns out, the inner seal of the rim that attaches the 3 peice wheel together, was leaking BAD. All 3 rims where leaking air from the back of the wheels everywhere ! The shop that mounted them told me that RB wheels/RB motoring was notorious for reassembling wheels using Homedepot Silicone/bathroom sealant to seal all there wheels. They were not using the proper seals just "micky mousing" it together. Turns out i have to fork over another $30.00 each wheel to have them resealed properly and mounted and balanced. I tried calling RB motoring/wheels for 2 days with no pick up or anything, So I just bit the bullet and had them resealed properly.
Just wanted to give you guys a heads up if your buying multi piece rims from them.
take care
chris
05-14-09, 09:29 PM
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It sounds like it is pretty consistant with RB and imperfect wheels. I met someone tonight who bought a set and had the same issue with damaged wheels that were described as being perfect.
They should be atleast testing it with a tire when they receive them to atleast maintain some quality and customer service. By not doing that they have opened up a huge gap for poor service with used rims.
They should be refininishing all the rims with both prices of tested/fixed and as is as an option.
I will say they are used so you kind of have to expect issues and that they need to be refinished.
They should be atleast testing it with a tire when they receive them to atleast maintain some quality and customer service. By not doing that they have opened up a huge gap for poor service with used rims.
They should be refininishing all the rims with both prices of tested/fixed and as is as an option.
I will say they are used so you kind of have to expect issues and that they need to be refinished.
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well guys, worst case scenario has happened, i tried calling RB but no one was picking up the phone.
My wheel guy told me that i need a Brand new Front tire because the rim ate into the sidewall, chewing it up, and I only drove about 50 miles ! They were Brand new BF Goodrich KDW's ! So I just ended up buying another pair of brand new falkens to replace the KDW's.
I'm sure If i got ahold of RB they would just ignore me, or would say" sold as is"..this is BS, avoid these guys !
It seems like I wasn't the only one who got screwed by these guys,.
My wheel guy told me that i need a Brand new Front tire because the rim ate into the sidewall, chewing it up, and I only drove about 50 miles ! They were Brand new BF Goodrich KDW's ! So I just ended up buying another pair of brand new falkens to replace the KDW's.
I'm sure If i got ahold of RB they would just ignore me, or would say" sold as is"..this is BS, avoid these guys !
It seems like I wasn't the only one who got screwed by these guys,.
05-15-09, 04:59 AM
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One should keep in mind you are buying used products.
To the person who had them install the tires and drove away to destory a tire for the rim leaking. If they installed the tires on the rims and put them on your car they should have checked for leaks before install and should be held accountable as who ever installs the tires is at fault for not checking as they know they are used and it is only soap and water to check for leaks to be sprayed.
To the person who had them install the tires and drove away to destory a tire for the rim leaking. If they installed the tires on the rims and put them on your car they should have checked for leaks before install and should be held accountable as who ever installs the tires is at fault for not checking as they know they are used and it is only soap and water to check for leaks to be sprayed.
05-15-09, 08:15 AM
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One should keep in mind you are buying used products.
To the person who had them install the tires and drove away to destory a tire for the rim leaking. If they installed the tires on the rims and put them on your car they should have checked for leaks before install and should be held accountable as who ever installs the tires is at fault for not checking as they know they are used and it is only soap and water to check for leaks to be sprayed.
To the person who had them install the tires and drove away to destory a tire for the rim leaking. If they installed the tires on the rims and put them on your car they should have checked for leaks before install and should be held accountable as who ever installs the tires is at fault for not checking as they know they are used and it is only soap and water to check for leaks to be sprayed.
To the OP--thanks for the heads up. I would have like to see you stick this to the company though vs. enabling them by eating the cost yourself...
05-15-09, 10:26 AM
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Call me up if there's anything I can do to ease the pain. How about a L-Sportline roof spoiler? 
