Slightly damages rim
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Slightly damages rim
Hi, guys, I have a quick question. Last night when I started my car, I noticed 0 psi alarm for the right front wheel. Promptly I pushed that green button for jag road side assistance. Long story short, the car got dropped off at the dealership this morning. This afternoon, I got a call from the service manager telling me the tire has been replaced, but there is a slight bent in the inner frame. I have the tire and wheel package, but apparently if the tires can hold air, they won't replace the wheel. Is that standard? Have any of you driven a car with bent inner wheel? Considering it's a sports car, should I push for wheel replacement? I won't be able to get to the dealership till Tom afternoon, so I would like to your thoughts on this. Thanks!!
Ps, my car is 2016 R, and I'm located in northern jersey.
Ps, my car is 2016 R, and I'm located in northern jersey.
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Bent wheel not caused by a manufacturing defect won't be covered under warranty. You can get bent wheels fixed for about $100 from specialists assuming the damage is not significant or there are cracks. I had my left front rim fixed in this manner after a pothole hit about a year ago. otherwise you will need to buy a new wheel and likely given high deductibles many of us had its just an out of pocket pain the butt.
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Thanks guys. I have to go to the dealership Tom to see how bad it is. The manager said the tie is still holding pressure as that's the reason it's not replaced. He did say sometimes it can cause vibration at high speed, but he thinks that's unlikely. That whole response just sounded fishy to me. I wonder if the tire can't hold the pressure, would they then replace the tire? If not, where should I go to get it fixed? Can dealer do it? The reason I ask is because I assumed that if I have the tire package, I have nothing to worry about. I guess not... But thank you all for the response. Truly appreciate it.
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Thanks guys. I have to go to the dealership Tom to see how bad it is. The manager said the tie is still holding pressure as that's the reason it's not replaced. He did say sometimes it can cause vibration at high speed, but he thinks that's unlikely. That whole response just sounded fishy to me. I wonder if the tire can't hold the pressure, would they then replace the tire? If not, where should I go to get it fixed? Can dealer do it? The reason I ask is because I assumed that if I have the tire package, I have nothing to worry about. I guess not... But thank you all for the response. Truly appreciate it.
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What does the wheel/tire insurance coverage say specifically.? What good is it if it doesn't cover a bent wheel, regardless of resulting performance? It's bent and seems like it's not predictable. Tell them your lawyer will be sure to take this into account for damages when you crash.
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Jaguar XJ 2012 OEM Alloy Wheels | Midwest Wheel & Tire
If you have wheel/tire insurance that the dealer sold you, they will have a wheel repair service they work with closely. You should be able to drop off the car at the dealership and have them get the wheel straightened. The wheel will only get replaced if cracked or otherwise can't be fully reconditioned to look like new.
If you have wheel/tire insurance that the dealer sold you, they will have a wheel repair service they work with closely. You should be able to drop off the car at the dealership and have them get the wheel straightened. The wheel will only get replaced if cracked or otherwise can't be fully reconditioned to look like new.
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Wheel/tire insurance usually covers aesthetics such as road rash, so bent lips should certainly be covered. No performance compromise of any repair should incurred unless they try to get the wheel welded instead of replaced in the event that it has been cracked. However, they usually will give you the option in the event that it takes a long time to get a replacement. (I am averaging a claim every 4-6 months with the crappy roads around here).
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