Wheel Balancing
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Wheel Balancing
Is this normal, I think the wheel balancing unit creates scratches inside the wheels/rims? see pics.
I have this in three to four places inside the wheel.
I have this in three to four places inside the wheel.
Last edited by GouLuKat; May 2, 2011 at 09:32 AM.
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That's not from the spin balancer. Those indents are where the mounting/dismount machine digs into the wheel to hold it in place as the rotating ducktail forces the tire bead into place. Did you have the tire mounted? If yes, well there you go. Not all machine do this by the way.
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BINGO! That's exactly what it is... grin and bear it - or - freak out and go for justice... M.
That's not from the spin balancer. Those indents are where the mounting/dismount machine digs into the wheel to hold it in place as the rotating ducktail forces the tire bead into place. Did you have the tire mounted? If yes, well there you go. Not all machine do this by the way.
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From: L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec, Canada
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Thanks for the info, I had my MB rims mounted with my winter tires by my dealer, I took them off on the weekend and noticed the markings, BTW not too happy with this dealer.
When ever I need to have this done again I will diffenately not use my dealer and I will ask before getting it done.
When ever I need to have this done again I will diffenately not use my dealer and I will ask before getting it done.
