Something strange has happened when I took my 02 OEM wheels to this shop for a new set of RE040 last month. The wheels were in perfect condition except for couple very minor dings from the curb. However, after they mount the new tires, I noticed parts of the paint on the wheels has come off around the very outer edges. When I run my fingers across it, I can pick up paint chips on my finger. I know it's not done by the machine or the person who's mounting the tires because the machine being used is design for high end wheels and it does not come in contact with the rims in order to make any scratches. Not to mention,
I have been taking all of my aftermarket wheels to this shop for years for mount/balancing and occationally turning the tires inside out.
This time is totally freaking me out. Is this what I have to go through ever time I put on new tires for the NSX?? How can the paint quality on the NSX wheels be so weak? The shop said the rubber on the RE040 is extremely stiff and when it rub against the wheels while mounting, it will take off the paint. Is this possible???
I have been taking all of my aftermarket wheels to this shop for years for mount/balancing and occationally turning the tires inside out.
This time is totally freaking me out. Is this what I have to go through ever time I put on new tires for the NSX?? How can the paint quality on the NSX wheels be so weak? The shop said the rubber on the RE040 is extremely stiff and when it rub against the wheels while mounting, it will take off the paint. Is this possible???