[Z06] Warning! Long Island Vette Owners!
04-03-2008, 11:09 PM
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Drifting
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Warning! Long Island Vette Owners!
I picked up a set of ZP tires from tire rack and was directed to have goodyear of Port Jefferson located on route 112, across from Ramp Chevy to do the mounting because they have the proper equipment, which would not damage the wheels. Well they "F"ed up my rims. When I asked what happened the guy stated that he tried a short cut. The manager of the place refused to make good and stated that if he had to replace all the rims that got screwed up he'd be out of work. I contacted Goodyear corp and was told that they would not replace anything and after awhile they stated that they would only pay for repairs. STAY CLEAR AWAY THESE PEOPLE DO NOT STAND BEHIND THERE WORK
04-03-2008, 11:29 PM
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Drifting
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the wheels didn't even have a mark on them when I brought them in. dealer price is about 900.00 per wheel including taxes
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04-03-2008, 11:42 PM
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04-03-2008, 11:59 PM
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04-04-2008, 12:57 AM
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It seems more often than not this happens at most tire shops. My advice is to find a good (high end) aftermarket wheel shop. They use hard plastic (nylon actually) tools to unmount the tire from the rim. Most damage seems to happen during this part of the process. Ask if they have these tools before letting them work on your rims.
I too have learned the hard way....
I too have learned the hard way....
04-04-2008, 01:21 AM
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What a bunch of boneheads, I can understand they made a mistake, or they screwed up, sh$t happens, but not to fix them and make it right for the customer is 
IMO, you have two choices:
Replace them and pay yourself, and move on...
Hire an attorney, I know it's expensive, but it's a question of principle.
IMO, you have two choices:
Replace them and pay yourself, and move on...
Hire an attorney, I know it's expensive, but it's a question of principle.
04-04-2008, 01:30 AM
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Safety Car
The manager of the place refused to make good and stated that if he had to replace all the rims that got screwed up he'd be out of work. I contacted Goodyear corp and was told that they would not replace anything and after awhile they stated that they would only pay for repairs. STAY CLEAR AWAY THESE PEOPLE DO NOT STAND BEHIND THERE WORK
2. I dunno how it works in New York but here in California I'd have a small claims court case filed already.
3. Take pictures.
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04-04-2008, 01:42 AM
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Drifting
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It seems more often than not this happens at most tire shops. My advice is to find a good (high end) aftermarket wheel shop. They use hard plastic (nylon actually) tools to unmount the tire from the rim. Most damage seems to happen during this part of the process. Ask if they have these tools before letting them work on your rims.
I too have learned the hard way....
I too have learned the hard way....
04-04-2008, 02:06 AM
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Ahhhh...some proper NY anger!!! I miss that sometimes...
I Grew up in Elwood. JG High '74.
You should be pissed, and it sounds like you may have the time to persue that anger. Go to the local TV station (12?) and see if they want a piece of it. They love these kind of stories. It doesn't cost much to do a small claims suit, and they are good up to $5k. I bet they will lose. It might pay to go back there under some pretense and befreind the guy who screwed up your rims. Get him to admit it again while you are recording one way or another. A recording of the manager over the phone perhaps, telling you to go screw yourself again might be helpful too...
Just a few thoughts...
I Grew up in Elwood. JG High '74.
You should be pissed, and it sounds like you may have the time to persue that anger. Go to the local TV station (12?) and see if they want a piece of it. They love these kind of stories. It doesn't cost much to do a small claims suit, and they are good up to $5k. I bet they will lose. It might pay to go back there under some pretense and befreind the guy who screwed up your rims. Get him to admit it again while you are recording one way or another. A recording of the manager over the phone perhaps, telling you to go screw yourself again might be helpful too...
Just a few thoughts...
04-04-2008, 08:05 AM
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Burning Brakes
04-04-2008, 09:13 AM
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Used these guys for many years with NO problems at all.
County Tires
301 Montauk Highway
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
631-957-6900
County Tires
301 Montauk Highway
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
631-957-6900
