Tiresplus DESTROYED my wheels

fighterinsnat · 04-13-2011, 02:07 PM

This was at the tiresplus in Gainesville,Fl on 39th avenue.

I went today to get a couple of rear tires put on. My wheels had NO scratches on them at all before and one of them was replaced 2 weeks ago by nissan.

This is what happened...........

Opened a claim through tires plus and I'm waiting to hear back from a claim advisor.

leighspped · 04-13-2011, 02:09 PM

damn those look really F^cked up

JGreenwood07 · 04-13-2011, 02:10 PM

Wow, unbelievable how incompetent some people are. Good luck.

fighterinsnat · 04-13-2011, 02:12 PM

Yeah I'm thinking that this case is on my side.

Does anyone know why they would jack my car up like that in the parking lot instead of putting it on a lift? Is it not possible to drive on a lift? or maybe they were just all occupied by Ford Aerostars and Dodge challengers.

Da.Menace · 04-13-2011, 02:50 PM

Woah, wtf did they do?!
In for details!

Prosport Gauges · 04-13-2011, 02:57 PM

Deff sucks man. sorry about that.

No they should have no jacked it up in the parking lot. This same thing happened to my brother and the guy behind the counter said the scratches were there before. My brother said really! I just painted the rims last night (Which he did) and brought them there to get tires mounted.

Juruki · 04-13-2011, 03:10 PM

give em hell!

Waiz · 04-13-2011, 03:12 PM

That sucks! I hate shops that are careless.

Make sure you post up their location to warn others.

issforged · 04-13-2011, 03:41 PM

that straight up looks like they took a weed wacker too it...

we have a firm policy over at fitment factory..
no pneumatic tools on wheels EVER
and customers wheels are kept in the clean second bay of our facility
the only thing on that side is wheels...no tools, no people, no nothing lol

Cmike2780 · 04-13-2011, 03:46 PM

I've had this happened to me, except it was at a Firestone. Call corporate if you haven't already and tell them to replace your wheel (not repair) & ask for a full refund. They will likely ask to mount the tire to the new wheel themselves. Go elsewhere and return the damaged wheel when you're done. Look for a shop that offers leverless/touchless mounting. Tire Rack has a list of shops that have that equipment or just look for a place that sells custom wheels. They usually have the best equipment.

http://www.tirerack.com/installer/index.jsp
just enter your zip in the upper right and it will list shops near you. Then click "select/more info" and it will list the eqiupment they use.

onzedge · 04-13-2011, 03:49 PM

I hope everything works out. Crappy deal.

TreeSemdyZee · 04-13-2011, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I've had this happened to me, except it was at a Firestone. Call corporate if you haven't already and tell them to replace your wheel (not repair) & ask for a full refund. They will likely ask to mount the tire to the new wheel themselves. Go elsewhere and return the damaged wheel when you're done. Look for a shop that offers leverless/touchless mounting. Tire Rack has a list of shops that have that equipment or just look for a place that sells custom wheels. They usually have the best equipment.

Find a Recommended Installer
just enter your zip in the upper right and it will list shops near you. Then click "select/more info" and it will list the eqiupment they use.

That is a VERY cool piece of equipment.
Thanks for the link. I'm definitely changing installers next time (used TiresPlus for years, not particularly impressed) and the dealer I was looking at is on their list.

azn370z · 04-13-2011, 07:17 PM

Find a Recommended Installer
just enter your zip in the upper right and it will list shops near you. Then click "select/more info" and it will list the eqiupment they use.[/QUOTE]

I don't see where it shows the shops have the touchless tool. Or does every shop in the search results have the tool? Such as Goodyear?

Cmike2780 · 04-13-2011, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn370z

I don't see where it shows the shops have the touchless tool. Or does every shop in the search results have the tool? Such as Goodyear?

after the search result, click on the shop's <select/more info> button. Right next to the price list for services.

scroll down and look at "more installer info"

it should read like this

Quote:

Example:
Certification & Installer Facts: Full Service Undercar/Underhood Repairs For Both Domestics & Imports & Employ ASE Certified Technicians.

Mounting Equipment: MTS2010HP (Touchless)

Balancing Equipment: Coats 1001

Installer Survey Ratings:

If it doesn't say "touchless," then its not.

flashburn · 04-14-2011, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

If it doesn't say "touchless," then its not.

That isn't correct from what I've seen. Those names are inputted by the shop themselves, so it can say whatever they want. You might have to do a search on the model they use to verify whether its touchless or not.

04-13-2011, 02:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
fighterinsnat Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 49 Drives: 370z Gray Rep Power: 15	Tiresplus DESTROYED my wheels This was at the tiresplus in Gainesville,Fl on 39th avenue. I went today to get a couple of rear tires put on. My wheels had NO scratches on them at all before and one of them was replaced 2 weeks ago by nissan. This is what happened........... Opened a claim through tires plus and I'm waiting to hear back from a claim advisor. Last edited by fighterinsnat; 04-13-2011 at 06:12 PM.

04-13-2011, 02:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
leighspped Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Morristown Posts: 444 Drives: US Rep Power: 15	damn those look really F^cked up __________________ Performance: Fast Intentions LTH + CBX + Injen CAI + UpRev + KW3 + Whiteline sway bars + short throw shifter + 34r oil cooler = 335whp + (OS Giken Clutch and Diff) Interior : Recaro seat + Alpine HU and Rockford Fosgate Amp and Speakers + Passport 9500ci + JDM shift knob + LED's Forged avant garde m310's 19x9 19x12 RE-11

04-13-2011, 02:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Da.Menace Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 698 Drives: people crazy Rep Power: 16	Woah, wtf did they do?! In for details! __________________ Brembo :: H&R :: KW :: SPC :: Stillen

04-13-2011, 03:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I've had this happened to me, except it was at a Firestone. Call corporate if you haven't already and tell them to replace your wheel (not repair) & ask for a full refund. They will likely ask to mount the tire to the new wheel themselves. Go elsewhere and return the damaged wheel when you're done. Look for a shop that offers leverless/touchless mounting. Tire Rack has a list of shops that have that equipment or just look for a place that sells custom wheels. They usually have the best equipment. http://www.tirerack.com/installer/index.jsp just enter your zip in the upper right and it will list shops near you. Then click "select/more info" and it will list the eqiupment they use. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography] Last edited by Cmike2780; 04-13-2011 at 03:50 PM.

04-13-2011, 03:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I hope everything works out. Crappy deal. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

04-13-2011, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
JGreenwood07 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 137 Drives: '10 Z Sprt/Tour/Nav Rep Power: 15	Wow, unbelievable how incompetent some people are. Good luck.

04-13-2011, 02:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
fighterinsnat Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 49 Drives: 370z Gray Rep Power: 15	Yeah I'm thinking that this case is on my side. Does anyone know why they would jack my car up like that in the parking lot instead of putting it on a lift? Is it not possible to drive on a lift? or maybe they were just all occupied by Ford Aerostars and Dodge challengers.

04-13-2011, 02:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Prosport Gauges Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 339 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 0	Deff sucks man. sorry about that. No they should have no jacked it up in the parking lot. This same thing happened to my brother and the guy behind the counter said the scratches were there before. My brother said really! I just painted the rims last night (Which he did) and brought them there to get tires mounted.

04-13-2011, 03:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 17	give em hell!

04-13-2011, 03:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	That sucks! I hate shops that are careless. Make sure you post up their location to warn others.

04-13-2011, 03:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
issforged Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 668 Drives: '10 Nismo Rep Power: 16	that straight up looks like they took a weed wacker too it... we have a firm policy over at fitment factory.. no pneumatic tools on wheels EVER and customers wheels are kept in the clean second bay of our facility the only thing on that side is wheels...no tools, no people, no nothing lol

04-13-2011, 07:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	Find a Recommended Installer just enter your zip in the upper right and it will list shops near you. Then click "select/more info" and it will list the eqiupment they use.[/QUOTE] I don't see where it shows the shops have the touchless tool. Or does every shop in the search results have the tool? Such as Goodyear? __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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