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/Angelo350Z/ 01-14-2014 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581 (Post 2651973)
Hes right, if the area that holds air is not compromised it will not lose air. I.E. spoke... so no not werd

Werd, as in I agree :shakes head:.

ckubojiri 01-14-2014 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2652006)
Wow, wierd... It sticks because you're likely out of warranty. Call Nissan corporate if a dealer won't do anything for you, and please don't drive on it

Yea, but even if I'm out of warranty, if it's a defect I'll get what I need from them somehow. Been taking her to the same dealer for over 3 years. They know me pretty well by now. Lol

Thanks for the advice. I'll be calling corporate if it comes down to that.

DEpointfive0 01-14-2014 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ckubojiri (Post 2652028)
Yea, but even if I'm out of warranty, if it's a defect I'll get what I need from them somehow. Been taking her to the same dealer for over 3 years. They know me pretty well by now. Lol

Thanks for the advice. I'll be calling corporate if it comes down to that.

I doubt your dealer will shell out 600-700 for a wheel just to keep you happy

Wonka2581 01-14-2014 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/ (Post 2652017)
Werd, as in I agree :shakes head:.

Oh ok got ya..

ckubojiri 01-15-2014 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2652055)
I doubt your dealer will shell out 600-700 for a wheel just to keep you happy

This may be true, but why wouldn't you try if it turns out to be some sort of manufacturer problem before readily shelling out $700 of your own. Either way, I like them to note these sort of issues and try to hold them accountable when warranted.

paperboy42190 01-15-2014 12:54 AM

this seems very unlikely unless you hit a very big pothole, forged wheels dont break very easily

luckily, here in LA, you can find plenty of used oem rims for sale for a good price.

TerribleONE 01-15-2014 12:55 AM

Does anyone else ever drive your car?

ckubojiri 01-15-2014 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by paperboy42190 (Post 2652143)
this seems very unlikely unless you hit a very big pothole, forged wheels dont break very easily

luckily, here in LA, you can find plenty of used oem rims for sale for a good price.

That's why I'm a little confused about the crack. Never hit a huge pothole *knock on wood*. Not sure what may have caused it to crack like this.

Never had to research wheels so good to know there are decent prices to be found. Thanks.

ckubojiri 01-15-2014 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE (Post 2652144)
Does anyone else ever drive your car?

:gtfo2:



Kidding :) Only 2 people have driven my car and I've been with them each time. Someone else's negligence wouldn't be an issue.

DEpointfive0 01-15-2014 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ckubojiri (Post 2652155)
:gtfo2:



Kidding :) Only 2 people have driven my car and I've been with them each time. Someone else's negligence wouldn't be an issue.

Are you the original owner? And what dealership knows you? Aaaaaand you should try eBay for a single wheel

ckubojiri 01-16-2014 01:40 AM

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synolimit 01-16-2014 01:52 AM

Buick gave me two new wheels on my 12 GS. A rock hit them but I convinced them it was a paint flaw. I'd get that warrantied no problem.

ckubojiri 01-16-2014 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit (Post 2653894)
Buick gave me two new wheels on my 12 GS. A rock hit them but I convinced them it was a paint flaw. I'd get that warrantied no problem.

Nice! In that respect, the entire 370Z is a paint flaw in my opinion. Paint is too soft.

So, dealer indicated it is just a deep scratch and with these wheels a scratch could appear more aggressive than an actual cracked wheel on another car model. The jagged edges worry me so I may get a second opinion just to be on the safe side. Not completely convinced with their assessment being my car hasn't run into any road debris or other, but at least I have it in writing and a little more peace of mind for now.

synolimit 01-16-2014 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ckubojiri (Post 2653904)
Nice! In that respect, the entire 370Z is a paint flaw in my opinion. Paint is too soft.

So, dealer indicated it is just a deep scratch and with these wheels a scratch could appear more aggressive than an actual cracked wheel on another car model. The jagged edges worry me so I may get a second opinion just to be on the safe side. Not completely convinced with their assessment being my car hasn't run into any road debris or other, but at least I have it in writing and a little more peace of mind for now.

Not to soft, it's only 4.1 mil thick that includes the primer, paint, and clear. Jeeps have over 8 mil.

I zoomed in on my ipad. I was going to say its a scratch but wasn't 100% sure.

Alstann 01-16-2014 08:32 AM

I wanna say that's a scratch as well - I feel like a crack would have a cleaner fracture?


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