crisso . Donating Members 1,199 Member For: 21y 7m 8d Location: Sydney Posted 27/10/04 06:23 AM Share Posted 27/10/04 06:23 AM this is happening on 2 of mine also...was going to bring to my dealer's attention at 30k service, not looking good though is it?! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/13591-factory-18-inch-wheels/page/2/#findComment-180258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo Donating Members 403 Member For: 21y 7m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 27/10/04 07:02 AM Share Posted 27/10/04 07:02 AM This is also happening to me on my factory 18's.I noticed it after getting new tyres @ 27,000 as the lazy bloke fitting the new tyres couldn't care less about my rims and used the ol' rattle gun to get them off. Scratched this 'film' off and then I noticed other sections on the rim further from this where the film was also peeling.Car now has 31,000 k's and is overdue for service. Guess I'll mention it but won't bother too much about it. Although a victory for one could be a victory for all, right?! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/13591-factory-18-inch-wheels/page/2/#findComment-180291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 22y 3m 29d Location: Toowoomba Posted 27/10/04 03:37 PM Share Posted 27/10/04 03:37 PM CITRIC said: This is also happening to me on my factory 18's.I noticed it after getting new tyres @ 27,000 as the lazy bloke fitting the new tyres couldn't care less about my rims and used the ol' rattle gun to get them off. Scratched this 'film' off and then I noticed other sections on the rim further from this where the film was also peeling.Car now has 31,000 k's and is overdue for service. Guess I'll mention it but won't bother too much about it. Although a victory for one could be a victory for all, right?!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Doesnt that sh*t you when they use the rattle gun to get wheels off and on, I get my tyres fitted by a guy who owns a mag wheel shop, and cant stand to see them damaged, not a rattle gun anywhere near any car he changes wheels on. Dazza. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/13591-factory-18-inch-wheels/page/2/#findComment-180425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Member 181 Member For: 22y 1m 9d Location: central coast Posted 27/10/04 10:50 PM Author Share Posted 27/10/04 10:50 PM Good news,dealer rang this morning and said that Ford has given the OK to replace the rimsCome on people if u have a problem with your wheels bring it to thier attention Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/13591-factory-18-inch-wheels/page/2/#findComment-180460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisso . Donating Members 1,199 Member For: 21y 7m 8d Location: Sydney Posted 27/10/04 10:58 PM Share Posted 27/10/04 10:58 PM rainy said: Good news,dealer rang this morning and said that Ford has given the OK to replace the rimsCome on people if u have a problem with your wheels bring it to thier attentionwhich dealer???????any info as in a contact name in the service department would be fantastic. I know Ford won't enjoy shelling out for new rims, all the ammo I can get would be great.thanksChris Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/13591-factory-18-inch-wheels/page/2/#findComment-180463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcook Member 752 Member For: 20y 10m 4d Location: leonay Posted 28/10/04 04:01 AM Share Posted 28/10/04 04:01 AM had anyone heard of the same thing happening to the standard 17inch wheels Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/13591-factory-18-inch-wheels/page/2/#findComment-180528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BOOSTED Guests Posted 28/10/04 04:40 AM Share Posted 28/10/04 04:40 AM sell'em and get sum 20's20's fill up da guards real nice Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/13591-factory-18-inch-wheels/page/2/#findComment-180534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueXR6Turbo The Best Member Donating Members 1,970 Member For: 22y 5m 14d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 28/10/04 05:29 AM Share Posted 28/10/04 05:29 AM BOOSTED said: sell'em and get sum 20's20's fill up da guards real niceYou give me the $$$$ for the 20's and I will! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/13591-factory-18-inch-wheels/page/2/#findComment-180551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 22y 3m 29d Location: Toowoomba Posted 29/10/04 02:16 AM Share Posted 29/10/04 02:16 AM BOOSTED said: sell'em and get sum 20's20's fill up da guards real nice<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Oh dear god, the Need For Speed gang are begining their takeover.Dazza. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/13591-factory-18-inch-wheels/page/2/#findComment-180825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Member 181 Member For: 22y 1m 9d Location: central coast Posted 29/10/04 11:42 PM Author Share Posted 29/10/04 11:42 PM ELN ford at Tuggarah are the dealer that processed my claim.it shouldnt matter which dealer though cause all claims like this go thru ford. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/13591-factory-18-inch-wheels/page/2/#findComment-181116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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