Curb rash on rims--any members from the DFW area here?
10-01-2017, 06:22 PM
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Curb rash on rims--any members from the DFW area here?
As a few of you guys on this sub have learned the hard way, the OEM tires don't offer much protection to the rims. A certain family member in my household parked to close to the curb and caused the damage seen in the attached pic. It's not deep so I think it should be able to buff out. Any DFW members know of any shops (particularly in the south Metroplex area) that you can recommend? Thanks in advance!
10-02-2017, 06:48 PM
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Virtually all Nissan dealers have a private contractor on call who handles all wheel scratch/rub problems. He will come to the dealer's lot or wherever you arrange to meet him. They usually do a very good job, but it can cost between $100 and $200 per wheel, depending on the damage. That is cheaper than a new wheel (which would also mean moving the tire, rebalancing, etc.) Discuss method of payment in advance, as most prefer cash payment.
And keep his number handy, as the wheel/tire combo on the 8th gen Maxima is the most scrubprone of any I have ever seen on any vehicle.
And keep his number handy, as the wheel/tire combo on the 8th gen Maxima is the most scrubprone of any I have ever seen on any vehicle.
10-11-2017, 05:36 PM
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Fortunately, I paid a few extra bucks for the tire and rim protection insurance. worked out to be less than the cost of a new rim. Swerved to avoid hitting a squirrel and scuffed the curb. Next time it's curtains for the squirrel.
