Wheels scratched... Opinions

[quick-nick]

So I had my nittos taken off of my year old niche wheels and they have a couple of light scratches on them. The worst one is about a quarter inch long and through the paint. I am OCD so should I be pissed or is this gonna happen regardless who removes the tires??

 

[Booky]

I had some tires mounted on new wheels by a shop that scratched / chipped the paint in a couple places.

After discussion with the manager they purchased (2) new wheels for me and kept the damaged wheels.

A good shop with a knowledgeable technician can mount tires without damaging the wheels.


Here is the thread:

http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...uot-Hyper-Silver-Avant-Garde-M310s&highlight=

 

[gt5.0coyote]

I would be pretty upset. Like Booky said A good shop with a knowledgeable technician can mount tires without damaging the wheels.

 

[quick-nick]

Thanks, I think I will talk to the shop and see what they will do....

 

[dannydr44]

There are companies that specialize in stripping and refinishing wheels. I live in northern New Jersey and there are four companies, local to me, that offer that type of service. Obviously, some are better than others. Ask around or check with your local body shops/collision shops. Hell, you can even do custom colors/combinations. Just a thought...

 

[quick-nick]

Thanks, I am having them widened so hopefully I can figure something out that will keep me happy.

 

[noldevin]

If you're having them widened you'll probably need them refinished anyway. Get them powder coated. I'm pretty sure Niche's finish is garbage across most of their wheels anyway, I know it is on my Targas

 

[5lho]

I always thought PC was the way to go with wheels but, it only is if nothing ever happens to the wheel. Nick a PC wheel and you have to refinish the whole thing. A painted wheel can be remediated in just the affected spot, generally.