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Topic: Tire Rims

Posted By: dockguy
Subject: Tire Rims
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 9:29pm

Dear Rpod Campers,

I recently moved to Sc from NY and had my 2011 Rpod 171 serviced a Blevins Motors in Potsdam, NY. After packing checking my Rpod and hooking it up I noticed that the dealers scratched up my aluminum alloy rims when they greased the wheels and serviced my Rpod.

I think that they must have used a tire machine on them as there are severe scraps in a circular motion which I did not see prior to taking my Rpod to the dealer for service.

I realize that this is a situation where it is there word against mine and I am now living in SC. I plan on calling the RV dealer to make them aware of this, but I also realize that I may have to purchase new rims myself.

I know that I am being a bit OCD, but really RV's are an expensive toy and I want to take care of my Rpod as best possible.

Does anyone have any tire rim company recommendations with aluminum alloy rims to replace the ones on my 2011 Rpod 171 ?

Thanks for your inout...

Dockguuy

2005 Toyota Tundra

2011 Rpod 171

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Randy/ dockguy

Replies:

Posted By: Cap-n-Cray
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2014 at 12:16am

How badly scratched? Can they be repaired, polished, repainted?

I have had a lot of Porsche rims repaired.

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Cary
2014 RP-177

Posted By: dockguy
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2014 at 10:59am

Hi Cap N' Cray,

Thank you for your reply in regards to possibly repairing my tire rims. I think that they could be repaired or repainted but I am unaware of any companies which do this.

I now live in Bluffton, SC in regards to possible repair shops in the local area. Do you have any company names/ recommendations in regards to a company that does this type of repair work ?

Thanks Again,

Randy/ Dockguy

2005 Toyota Tundra

2011 Rpod 171

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Randy/ dockguy

Posted By: Cap-n-Cray
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2014 at 12:09pm

Hi Randy,

Might try local tire/rim shops and get some recommendations. There are a lot of places and price range. Do a search on alloy rim repair.

You can do it yourself. There are kits too.

Can you post some photos?

Good luck.

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Cary
2014 RP-177

Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2014 at 8:21pm

I wouldn't know why they would demount the tires for packing bearings. Which side is it on? Could you have brushed up against a curb or a rock?

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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers)
2011 R-Pod 177
2010 Ford F-150

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2014 at 11:57am

Agreed, very doubtful they dismounted your tires. Pictures would be very helpful here, over the years I have also had repaired, and restored on my own, a few rims. But need to see the damage to know which route is best.

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