[boss2k]

What tire pressure are you guys maintaining?

[jordantii]

Originally Posted by boss2k

What tire pressure are you guys maintaining?

Right now I'm running 35/35 on Cup 2's. But I only have 900 miles on the car so far, so that may change once the 1200 service is done.

[boss2k]

So I take out my brand new car to my friends place who has a lift and while on the lift notice the passenger rear wheel has 2 scrapes and tire too , i had some delivery pics at my driveway and on magnifying I think I see it was there and dont know how I missed it when I checked the car in and out for 30 mins while taking delivery. its been 10 days can I ask the dealership to take care of it or is it not fair to go back to them after 10 days

[boss2k]

It doesn't look that bad as in the pic. Since there is a scrape on the tire can I drive it if I don't loose tire pressure?

[///AVM]

Originally Posted by boss2k

It doesn't look that bad as in the pic. Since there is a scrape on the tire can I drive it if I don't loose tire pressure?

Boss

Your call on the dealer, but I doubt the outcome will be in your favor?

Regarding tire, the pic LOOKS like rubber missing in the sidewall. However, not a great pic, so it might just be scuffs??

If rubber removed from sidewall you absolutely need to get that tire replaced. If just scuffs, no problemo.

My $0.02.

///AVM

[boss2k]

Originally Posted by ///AVM

Boss

Your call on the dealer, but I doubt the outcome will be in your favor?

Regarding tire, the pic LOOKS like rubber missing in the sidewall. However, not a great pic, so it might just be scuffs??

If rubber removed from sidewall you absolutely need to get that tire replaced. If just scuffs, no problemo.

My $0.02.

///AVM

thanks , I think I can get the wheel fixed by touching it up , will visit a shop tomorrow and let u all know

for the tire even if rubber is missing is it safe to use if there is no loss of tire presssure ?

[///AVM]

Originally Posted by boss2k

. . . for the tire even if rubber is missing is it safe to use if there is no loss of tire presssure ?

IF there are chunks of rubber missing in sidewall, absolutely not safe. . . other than, perhaps, a non-enthusiastic ride a couple miles up road to local dealership to get tire replaced.

///AVM

P.S. you can also get wheel rash removed and wheel looking like new again by a quality technician. Probably will run you $300-400, which is better than $1,200 for a new 788 wheel.

[jordantii]

Originally Posted by ///AVM

IF there are chunks of rubber missing in sidewall, absolutely not safe. . . other than, perhaps, a non-enthusiastic ride a couple miles up road to local dealership to get tire replaced.

///AVM

P.S. you can also get wheel rash removed and wheel looking like new again by a quality technician. Probably will run you $300-400, which is better than $1,200 for a new 788 wheel.

300 bucks? More like 75-100 tops.

[boss2k]

Originally Posted by ///AVM

IF there are chunks of rubber missing in sidewall, absolutely not safe. . . other than, perhaps, a non-enthusiastic ride a couple miles up road to local dealership to get tire replaced.

///AVM

P.S. you can also get wheel rash removed and wheel looking like new again by a quality technician. Probably will run you $300-400, which is better than $1,200 for a new 788 wheel.

its 200 per wheel to get it powdercoated and remove all road rash which i will do it later but need to get it touched up now in the meantime, so hoping not to spend more than 100 bucks

[boss2k]

AVM

Dealer is taking care of it by fixing it. Good thing my salesperson took pics of the car and they were able to figure it out in a min

But I still don't know how I didnt catch it , it was 10 am on a sunny day and I wasn't drunk

[///AVM]

Originally Posted by boss2k

AVM

Dealer is taking care of it by fixing it. Good thing my salesperson took pics of the car and they were able to figure it out in a min

But I still don't know how I didnt catch it , it was 10 am on a sunny day and I wasn't drunk

Great news!!!!

That just saved you a lot of coin!

///AVM

[keylime503]

Originally Posted by boss2k

thanks , I think I can get the wheel fixed by touching it up , will visit a shop tomorrow and let u all know

for the tire even if rubber is missing is it safe to use if there is no loss of tire presssure ?

chunks of rubber missing in the sidewall are ALWAYS dangerous. You do not want a compromised sidewall in any way when you are cornering at speed and putting extra pressure on that portion of the rubber. Just an unexpected blowout waiting to happen.

[boss2k]

Originally Posted by keylime503

chunks of rubber missing in the sidewall are ALWAYS dangerous. You do not want a compromised sidewall in any way when you are cornering at speed and putting extra pressure on that portion of the rubber. Just an unexpected blowout waiting to happen.

Better pic attached, is this chunks of tire you are saying?

[keylime503]

Originally Posted by boss2k

Better pic attached, is this chunks of tire you are saying?

I would replace that, *especially* if the tires are pretty new (> 8/32" tread) since you only have to replace one tire and not two.

[boss2k]

Originally Posted by keylime503

I would replace that, *especially* if the tires are pretty new (> 8/32" tread) since you only have to replace one tire and not two.

Yes car has 350 miles and brand new , will talk to my dealer for replacing it as they are taking care of it

[boss2k]

Rim fixed by dealer who repaired and refinished the entire wheel. They said the tire is fine and cosmetic and doesn't need replacement, I took that in writing

I have forged black wheels , can anyone confirm they used the right color code

[richard in NC]

Originally Posted by boss2k

Rim fixed by dealer who repaired and refinished the entire wheel. They said the tire is fine and cosmetic and doesn't need replacement, I took that in writing

I have forged black wheels , can anyone confirm they used the right color code

The sidewall has thick rubber but that is a deep gouge. Probably OK for daily use. It would not pass a track inspection nor be wise to do a track day or autocross with it.

[boss2k]

Originally Posted by richard in NC

The sidewall has thick rubber but that is a deep gouge. Probably OK for daily use. It would not pass a track inspection nor be wise to do a track day or autocross with it.

ok i am still pushing dealer to replace, lets see what comes out ?

is the color match fine , I get confused with the black forged wheels and bicolor wheels both looks same to me