OK who does tire work?
Where are you getting your wheels/tires mounted? If you've got a good shop that does it without jacking the crap outta the wheel, let me know. I got new tires mounted on my stock wheels today at NTB. F'ers jacked the **** out of my wheels. I swear they used a flat head screw driver to pry the oem wheel weights off. I won't even mention the numerous nicks they've put on the wheels.
I was thinking about getting some aftermarket wheels but not until I can find a good shop that can mount and balance them correctly.
I was thinking about getting some aftermarket wheels but not until I can find a good shop that can mount and balance them correctly.
sean if it means anything to you, im the guy people bring the really expensive stuff I.E. 24s, bmws with super crazy run flat tires (run flats are ULTRA stiff which makes it alot harder) drag slicks, antique cars. and i do it all w/o damaging anything.
and about the OEM (hammer on) wheel weights scratching your rims.. that is almost unpreventable. that is 100% mitsubishis mistake. the guys at NTB probably just took them off like normal. and the "flat head screwdriver" scratches are from the weight. the tool we use to take them off does not even come in contact with the wheel its self.
just an FYI. but if your legitimately pissed off, take them back and demand a fix.
Here is what the 18X10.5 RPF1 looks like. I should have thrown something in there for scale but these things are crazy wide. I love'm!
Last edited by wickedchimp; Feb 6, 2009 at 06:12 AM.
lol why is it that everyone assumes its hard to find someone who wont jack up the wheel?? i mounted my nto3s with no problems. (and i was doing it quickly) they only way to "jack" a wheel up is if it is::: 1. a ****ty wheel 2. a ****ty paint job 3. a combo of both.
sean if it means anything to you, im the guy people bring the really expensive stuff I.E. 24s, bmws with super crazy run flat tires (run flats are ULTRA stiff which makes it alot harder) drag slicks, antique cars. and i do it all w/o damaging anything.
and about the OEM (hammer on) wheel weights scratching your rims.. that is almost unpreventable. that is 100% mitsubishis mistake. the guys at NTB probably just took them off like normal. and the "flat head screwdriver" scratches are from the weight. the tool we use to take them off does not even come in contact with the wheel its self.
just an FYI. but if your legitimately pissed off, take them back and demand a fix.
sean if it means anything to you, im the guy people bring the really expensive stuff I.E. 24s, bmws with super crazy run flat tires (run flats are ULTRA stiff which makes it alot harder) drag slicks, antique cars. and i do it all w/o damaging anything.
and about the OEM (hammer on) wheel weights scratching your rims.. that is almost unpreventable. that is 100% mitsubishis mistake. the guys at NTB probably just took them off like normal. and the "flat head screwdriver" scratches are from the weight. the tool we use to take them off does not even come in contact with the wheel its self.
just an FYI. but if your legitimately pissed off, take them back and demand a fix.
so you're not acknowledging that the person installing/unstalling isn't at fault for jacking up my wheels? but rather the three things you pointed out? the installer was definately at fault. i've contacted their customer service folks who are are relaying my issue with the district manager.
if you've seen my wheels you would agree that the person installing the tires were negligent. i used to install motorcycle tires/wheels for a living, i know how wheels can be damaged.
Enkie wheels FTW
sean, if you decide to get nto3s, be prepared to spend alot of time to clean them.. thats the one thing i dont like about mine, very hard to clean, 12 spokes, the support ring, then the inside of that... quite a workout 
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holy ****, u guys act as if putting on tires is a fuc*** science... its machine install, with a machine balance... a monkey can do that sh**.....omg i have gotten all these installed in a raggedy *** shop for 40 bucks for all 4 wheels balanced.... came out perfect... ouuhh haahouhhaa....
ya... my checklist for this weekend (doubt I can get it all done):
1. wash car I'm quite thorough myself so this might take a while
2. raise front & even rear out Easy to do
3. align car Reputable shop is a must. Is it a race alignment?
4. hillbilly wedding Just go to the reception
5. NTEC meeting This is a must
6. Roll fenders See above, especially for those tires
285/30/18 is one aggressive fitment... hope a roll is all I need to do... then again, this is a track setup only.
1. wash car I'm quite thorough myself so this might take a while
2. raise front & even rear out Easy to do
3. align car Reputable shop is a must. Is it a race alignment?
4. hillbilly wedding Just go to the reception
5. NTEC meeting This is a must
6. Roll fenders See above, especially for those tires
285/30/18 is one aggressive fitment... hope a roll is all I need to do... then again, this is a track setup only.