crisso . Legacy Donating Member 1,199 Member For: 22y 10m 5d Location: Sydney Posted 27/10/04 06:23 AM Posted 27/10/04 06:23 AM this is happening on 2 of mine also...was going to bring to my dealer's attention at 30k service, not looking good though is it?!
Damo Legacy Donating Member 403 Member For: 22y 10m 1d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 27/10/04 07:02 AM Posted 27/10/04 07:02 AM This is also happening to me on my factory 18's.I noticed it after getting new tyres @ 27,000 as the lazy bloke fitting the new tyres couldn't care less about my rims and used the ol' rattle gun to get them off. Scratched this 'film' off and then I noticed other sections on the rim further from this where the film was also peeling.Car now has 31,000 k's and is overdue for service. Guess I'll mention it but won't bother too much about it. Although a victory for one could be a victory for all, right?!
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 23y 6m 25d Location: Toowoomba Posted 27/10/04 03:37 PM Posted 27/10/04 03:37 PM This is also happening to me on my factory 18's.I noticed it after getting new tyres @ 27,000 as the lazy bloke fitting the new tyres couldn't care less about my rims and used the ol' rattle gun to get them off. Scratched this 'film' off and then I noticed other sections on the rim further from this where the film was also peeling.Car now has 31,000 k's and is overdue for service. Guess I'll mention it but won't bother too much about it. Although a victory for one could be a victory for all, right?!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Doesnt that sh*t you when they use the rattle gun to get wheels off and on, I get my tyres fitted by a guy who owns a mag wheel shop, and cant stand to see them damaged, not a rattle gun anywhere near any car he changes wheels on. Dazza.
rainy Member 181 Member For: 23y 4m 6d Location: central coast Posted 27/10/04 10:50 PM Author Posted 27/10/04 10:50 PM Good news,dealer rang this morning and said that Ford has given the OK to replace the rimsCome on people if u have a problem with your wheels bring it to thier attention
crisso . Legacy Donating Member 1,199 Member For: 22y 10m 5d Location: Sydney Posted 27/10/04 10:58 PM Posted 27/10/04 10:58 PM Good news,dealer rang this morning and said that Ford has given the OK to replace the rimsCome on people if u have a problem with your wheels bring it to thier attentionwhich dealer???????any info as in a contact name in the service department would be fantastic. I know Ford won't enjoy shelling out for new rims, all the ammo I can get would be great.thanksChris
drcook Member 752 Member For: 22y 1m 1d Location: leonay Posted 28/10/04 04:01 AM Posted 28/10/04 04:01 AM had anyone heard of the same thing happening to the standard 17inch wheels
Guest BOOSTED Guests Posted 28/10/04 04:40 AM Posted 28/10/04 04:40 AM sell'em and get sum 20's20's fill up da guards real nice
BlueXR6Turbo The Best Member Legacy Donating Member 1,970 Member For: 23y 8m 10d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 28/10/04 05:29 AM Posted 28/10/04 05:29 AM sell'em and get sum 20's20's fill up da guards real niceYou give me the $$$$ for the 20's and I will!
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 23y 6m 25d Location: Toowoomba Posted 29/10/04 02:16 AM Posted 29/10/04 02:16 AM sell'em and get sum 20's20's fill up da guards real nice<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Oh dear god, the Need For Speed gang are begining their takeover.Dazza.
rainy Member 181 Member For: 23y 4m 6d Location: central coast Posted 29/10/04 11:42 PM Author Posted 29/10/04 11:42 PM ELN ford at Tuggarah are the dealer that processed my claim.it shouldnt matter which dealer though cause all claims like this go thru ford.
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