Tire mounting! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

GOTMH8N · 11-25-2012, 11:44 AM

Ok so the wheels I have are reverse mount and the dealership I work at has an outdated tire machine and isn't able to do a reserve mount wheel (bc all they do are cheapo domestics

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soo... I am being forced to go to a tire shop like Tires Plus or Tire Discounters to have my winter tires mounted. This worries me a bit because they tend to be a bit careless about other people's wheels/cars. My old roommate used to manage one so I know how they operate.

My question is, should I grab the manager and have him physically walk around my car with me and visually inspect my wheels? I know if they are damaged by them and I have no proof they did it I am SOL. I don't have the most expensive wheels on the planet by any means but there is 0 road rash on them and I'd like to keep it that way.

GOTMH8N · 11-25-2012, 04:41 PM

Anyone with any experience on this?

Rmk392 · 11-25-2012, 11:18 PM

Chain stores are always a toss up. I always spoke with the manager but they never promise a flawless finish as shit always happens. why don't you go on tirerack and look at their recommended installer list. I found a few good ones that way

GOTMH8N · 11-26-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rmk392

Chain stores are always a toss up. I always spoke with the manager but they never promise a flawless finish as shit always happens. why don't you go on tirerack and look at their recommended installer list. I found a few good ones that way

Ok cool thanks ill have to check out tirerack

Rich@GTBPerformance · 11-26-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rmk392

why don't you go on tirerack and look at their recommended installer list. I found a few good ones that way

This is a great recommendation.

EYE4SPEED · 11-26-2012, 07:53 PM

Always take pictures at the store and have the service writer sign off on condition prior to starting work. PLEASE DO THIS. I had way too many arguments that their $15k touchless machine could never do that to my wheel.

GoRomeo · 11-26-2012, 07:58 PM

I just had my rears tires changed and as much as you want them to avoid scratches or damage, its impossible. Althougt I have to say that the shop I went to were very careful this last time. I did mention to them before hand. I will go back to same shop once I get my from set. Anyway, I cleaned my rims when I got home but still can see some minor scratches on edges. I will try a paint touch up or scartch remover or something... I have 189's

11-25-2012, 11:44 AM	#1
GOTMH8N 40 Roll? Drives: 335i Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 952 iTrader: (2)	Tire mounting! Ok so the wheels I have are reverse mount and the dealership I work at has an outdated tire machine and isn't able to do a reserve mount wheel (bc all they do are cheapo domestics ) soo... I am being forced to go to a tire shop like Tires Plus or Tire Discounters to have my winter tires mounted. This worries me a bit because they tend to be a bit careless about other people's wheels/cars. My old roommate used to manage one so I know how they operate. My question is, should I grab the manager and have him physically walk around my car with me and visually inspect my wheels? I know if they are damaged by them and I have no proof they did it I am SOL. I don't have the most expensive wheels on the planet by any means but there is 0 road rash on them and I'd like to keep it that way. __________________ DCI // DPs // JB4
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11-25-2012, 04:41 PM	#2
GOTMH8N 40 Roll? Drives: 335i Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 952 iTrader: (2)	Anyone with any experience on this? __________________ DCI // DPs // JB4

11-26-2012, 07:53 PM	#6
EYE4SPEED Ex-Quattro Driver Drives: E90 335d M-Sport LCI Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Coast... of Michigan Posts: 1,984 iTrader: (21)	Always take pictures at the store and have the service writer sign off on condition prior to starting work. PLEASE DO THIS. I had way too many arguments that their $15k touchless machine could never do that to my wheel. __________________ FS: HRE Center Caps http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...post13972317l] FS: OEM Kidneys http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783447

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11-25-2012, 11:18 PM	#3
Rmk392 Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philly Posts: 298 iTrader: (0)	Chain stores are always a toss up. I always spoke with the manager but they never promise a flawless finish as shit always happens. why don't you go on tirerack and look at their recommended installer list. I found a few good ones that way

11-26-2012, 07:58 PM	#7
GoRomeo Major Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,108 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [4.00]	I just had my rears tires changed and as much as you want them to avoid scratches or damage, its impossible. Althougt I have to say that the shop I went to were very careful this last time. I did mention to them before hand. I will go back to same shop once I get my from set. Anyway, I cleaned my rims when I got home but still can see some minor scratches on edges. I will try a paint touch up or scartch remover or something... I have 189's