Alloys Bubbling

by **Rash** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:50 pm

Hi,
bought my wr1 yesterday but upon close inspection i noticed the alloys are ever so slightly bubbling under the lacquer - any1 else noticed anything similar....?

May have to get them refurbed as previous owner has slightly kerbed front 2 anyway.... :cry:

Rash.

by **WR 1mposter** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:44 am

None of mine have yet !

but I remove my wheels now an again and polish the rim :shock:

by **Houdini** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:45 am

Mine too, and that's really my own fault - I had an Audi 4.2 before this and couldn't get used to the size difference that quickly, so ended up kerbing a couple of wheels (very careless, really). Since then I've noticed the paint lifting where I've kerbed them - perhaps an air exposure issue? I have a quote to get them done -

by **stijoy** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:38 am

not so much the alloys, but the inserts are starting to look shabby. :cry:

by **WR 1mposter** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:05 pm

stijoy wrote:not so much the alloys, but the inserts are starting to look shabby.

1. your dealer will replace free of charge

2. your dealer will charge you

by **stijoy** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:49 am

better go and see what my dealer is then today

by **WR1 Bro** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:16 am

stijoy wrote:better go and see what my dealer is then today

The dealer should put in a warranty claim. If this is rejected then call IM in person and they WILL change their mind.

by **stijoy** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:21 am

by **Rash** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:46 pm

Might have to take a trip up myself and see what they say - as one of alloys is in mint condition but has bubbled up on the spoke.....

Any1 claimed a set of wheels through warrenty before...? If so any problems with getting a replacement set through warrenty...?

Rash.

by **rally_driver** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:15 pm

Hi Rash, I have just had mine in for the 10k service at KT Greens, Otley & got them to inspect the n/s rear wheel as I spotted bubbling too! They took some pics & sent them to Subaru...2 days later they rang & told me they would supply a brand new wheel under warranty, which has now been sorted!

A mate has a WRX SL & all 4 wheels are bubbling! Same dealer has just replaced the lot FREE so he`s made up !

I`d take yr car to KT Greens ASAP...I`m sure u won`t have any problems!

by **danr55** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:22 pm

OK, how can i get all of mine to do this, so i can have brand new wheels all round ? :lol:

by **Rash** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:00 pm

rally_driver wrote:Hi Rash, I have just had mine in for the 10k service at KT Greens, Otley & got them to inspect the n/s rear wheel as I spotted bubbling too! They took some pics & sent them to Subaru...2 days later they rang & told me they would supply a brand new wheel under warranty, which has now been sorted!

A mate has a WRX SL & all 4 wheels are bubbling! Same dealer has just replaced the lot FREE so he`s made up !

I`d take yr car to KT Greens ASAP...I`m sure u won`t have any problems!

Cheers mate,
planning on giving them a call tomorrow and see what they say - also today noticed a slight knock/clunk from the front as i set off or brake so i'll get them to look at that also...

Rash.

by **rally_driver** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:17 pm

No problem mate....Let me know how u get on !

by **stijoy** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:40 pm

looks like we will all be phoneing kt greens up

by **rally_driver** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:03 pm

U go some bubbling wheels aswell Mick ? Must admit...they were pretty gud when I turned up with mine !

Bit of a trek from yr neck of the woods tho !!!!

by **stijoy** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:52 am

was meaning that all people that have this problem, should give them a ring as they seem to know there stuff :lol:

mine are ok, very dirty but no bubbling :lol:

by **Rash** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:26 am

well went down to KT Green's - got the clunking noise sorted straight away however the wheels were a no-no due to the fact that the rims were kerbed and probably contributed to the bubbling. :cry:

so looks like i'll be looking to repair them through a re-furb company - think they charge around 45pounds an alloy...!

Rash.

by **WR1 Bro** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:31 am

stijoy wrote:was meaning that all people that have this problem, should give them a ring as they seem to know there stuff
mine are ok, very dirty but no bubbling

What... are you talking about your underpants?

by **stijoy** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:08 pm

WR1 Bro wrote:
stijoy wrote:was meaning that all people that have this problem, should give them a ring as they seem to know there stuff
mine are ok, very dirty but no bubbling

What... are you talking about your underpants?

typical pops reply before you say it :rofl:


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