Rims damage spreading 2010 G55

hbahrain · 10-30-2011, 08:37 AM

Hi, I have a 2010 G55 and i noticed a few months ago that around the Mercedes star in the center of the rim there is some kind of rust or something developing. First it was on just one of them now it has grown significantly on one and is starting to come out on the remaining three, i tried cleaning its not dirt and the car wash i take my car to say its some kind of rust but i don't know.

If any of you guys can help me in anyway in telling me what it is or how i can avoid it spreading or how to fix this and if any of you had the same thing with your car i will highly appreciate it

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thanks in advance

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PCH · 10-30-2011, 06:45 PM

You have a warranty, I suggest using it. If the rims are actually rusting at least you'll have a documented repair order with MB that may serve you in the future should anything need replacing. You may also want to check the composition of the wheel cleaner being used. Many detailers and car washes still use acid based wheel cleaners which basically attack the wheel surface and ultimately will dissolve metal.

calemonlaw · 11-22-2011, 03:50 AM

I need to replace the stock split rim wheels on a 1948 Mercury 1 ton truck. Will 8 standard 8 bolt Ford Truck rims fit properly?

DUTCH · 11-24-2011, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by calemonlaw

I need to replace the stock split rim wheels on a 1948 Mercury 1 ton truck. Will 8 standard 8 bolt Ford Truck rims fit properly?

Looks like an ambulance chaser trying to peddle his wares through a link in his sig!

hcetzneb · 11-24-2011, 09:20 PM

Those are alloy wheels which wont rust.. It looks like oxidation under the clear coat. I would have the dealer look at them it seems like a waranty issue.. The only time i have seen this not be covered is when a tire shop banaced a guys wheels incorrectly and scratched up the center bore and cause it to corroide.. did you have your tires balaced
latley??

amaycg · 12-22-2011, 12:22 PM

All of the nuts surrounding the MB star in the center of the wheel are turning red and corroding. Is this covered under warranty???

10-30-2011, 06:45 PM	#2
PCH Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 267 Drives: '10 G55, Challenge Stradale, GT3	You have a warranty, I suggest using it. If the rims are actually rusting at least you'll have a documented repair order with MB that may serve you in the future should anything need replacing. You may also want to check the composition of the wheel cleaner being used. Many detailers and car washes still use acid based wheel cleaners which basically attack the wheel surface and ultimately will dissolve metal. __________________ 84 280GE (Sold) 85 280GE (Sold) 86 280GE (Sold) 98 G320 (Sold) 00 BRABUS G500 (Sold) 05 G55GE (Sold) Last edited by PCH; 10-31-2011 at 02:23 AM.

11-22-2011, 03:50 AM	#3
calemonlaw Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 17 Drives: Honda	I need to replace the stock split rim wheels on a 1948 Mercury 1 ton truck. Will 8 standard 8 bolt Ford Truck rims fit properly? __________________ Thanks, California Lemon Law

12-22-2011, 12:22 PM	#6
amaycg Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 846 Drives: 2008 Mercedes Benz S550, 2011 E350, 2013 SLK350	All of the nuts surrounding the MB star in the center of the wheel are turning red and corroding. Is this covered under warranty??? __________________ Vehicles I Drive: 1) 2008 S550 - Capri Blue/Cashmere - Package 3, Premium Leather, Distronic PLUS, Rear Seat Package, AMG Sport Package, Wood/Leather Wheel, Rear Side Window Blinds, Panorama Roof, Active Body Control 2) 2011 E350 Sport - Black/Almond w/Burl Walnut Trim - Premium 1 and Panorama Roof 3) 2013 SLK350 - Black/Black - Black Ash Wood, Sport Package, Multimedia Package, Lighting Package, Pano Roof, Rear Spoiler, Chrome Hood Fins, Keyless-Go

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11-24-2011, 09:20 PM	#5
hcetzneb Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fairfield county, CT. Posts: 830 Drives: 00 C-280(sold), 99 C-43/55(sold),07 E-350(sold) 09 E-350 w/H&R drop and HRE 891r's, 04 SRT-10 ram	Those are alloy wheels which wont rust.. It looks like oxidation under the clear coat. I would have the dealer look at them it seems like a waranty issue.. The only time i have seen this not be covered is when a tire shop banaced a guys wheels incorrectly and scratched up the center bore and cause it to corroide.. did you have your tires balaced latley??

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