jdanhires Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 My LGT had a high speed vibration, much like a out of balance tire. So, I dropped it off at the dealer to have the tires balanced. I just got a call from the service manager, and it turns out I have two bent rims. On a car with 3K miles. The SM says he can't replace the rims under warranty since the damage could have been caused by a pothole, a stiff wind or a steel plate. So, what do I do? Get two more OEM rims (hopefully used from the classifieds) or go after market? I've been driving for 16 years and have never, ever had a bent rim. Let alone two on the same car. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 A stiff wind? What is he smoking?!?! If I'm ever driving in wind strong enough to bend my rims, I've got bigger problems than my car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nov26_2 Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Yes, I too have experienced the bent rim. I couldn't remeber hitting a single thing. Ended up going with a wheel taken off a new Legacy at the dealership. Wheel and tire $200. I think that I have a front wheel problem now. It is not quite as smooth as it should be. I was told it is due to the low profile tires which is BS. My Mini Cooper S has the low profile and no problems. I am thinking that I will look into aftermarket if I have any other rim problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdanhires Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 Well the stiff wind was my attempt at humor. The SM actually said the steel plates they put on the roadway could bend the rims. WTF? So, Subaru is sending the district rep out to look at the car and (possibly) authorize a warranty replacement. I'm not holding my breath, though. With the crappy RE92s, and the possibility of more bent rims in the future, I'm strongly considering aftermarket rims. Talked to Subydude about the Rota's and the price isn't too bad. Tires.com has a MBMotoring rim with tire combo for $800. Anyone know anything about those rims? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 FWIW, the Prodrive P1's are about as 'bombproof' as they come. They will run you about 40% more than the Rota's (but still cheaper than OEM from the dealer) and have a nicer finish and more of a factory fit (53mm offset vs. 48mm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv8ingvector Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 just bent my first rim and crushed a wheel berring from a pothole... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsyGT Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Well, it's a good excuse to get a new set of rims! You could sell the remaining 2 good rims too to offset the cost. tom tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdanhires Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 I spoke to some fellow Cinci Area Subbie owners and they told me that the dealer I took the car to is notorious for not balancing tire/wheels properly and blaming it on a bent rim. Looks like I'll be stopping by Tire Discounters sometime this week and see what they say. You know, the reason I bought a new car was so I wouldn't need to deal with this crap. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akm3 Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 As soon as you drive it off the lot, it's a really expensive "used" car. -Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdanhires Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 As soon as you drive it off the lot, it's a really expensive "used" car. -Allen Truer words have never been spoken. I just picked the LGT up from the dealership, and the SM gave me crap about calling SOA. He said I should expect aluminum rims with a low-profile tire to get beat up pretty easily. I said I would expect a car to be able to driven with no fear of damaging a rim, especially a Subaru since they advertise it as a 'go-anywhere' car. Jeebus, it's not like I was curb hoping the damn thing. Also, it turns out the DM won't be in town until the end of March. I get to drive with two bent rims until then. Screw it. I'm getting some Rota's. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 not only the wind but also squirrels will rip the engine out of your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 FWIW, the Prodrive P1's are about as 'bombproof' as they come. They will run you about 40% more than the Rota's (but still cheaper than OEM from the dealer) and have a nicer finish and more of a factory fit (53mm offset vs. 48mm). Agreed. But, the Rotas are 7.5" making them a better width for a 225 / 45 / 17 tire if you want to go a bit wider rubber. The Rotas work fine with a 215 as well if you want to stay stock size. I have used both tire widths on Rotas on a WRX and the Legacy (use them as my winter wheels). I use the stock wheels for summer. BTW, I'm so cheap I bought used Rotas. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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