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mine is 99 - does not have this problem. 99s had 16 inch rims and all other 18 inch so it sees that this problem is only with 18 inch wheels.
I can not really say that my rims inside are really shiny (they are rather blurry) but outside they look OK.
Just FYI...
16" wheels were on the '99s and some of the '00s and are polished aluminum alloy. The 18" wheels are chrome plated alloys and were on most of the '00s and all of the '01s.
Does anyone know how much it would be to get the rims chromed again? I have 50,000+ miles and they won't replace them, long story, but they were pitted at 6000 and I didn't tell them until 14,000 and they wouldn't replace them. I thought since we had the super warranty that they would be covered so I didn't rush... there aren't too many isuzu dealers around. too bad for me I guess...
Well I just had my rear two replaced today. I went to the dealer at my appointed time to find out that they don't have the right machine to change 18".. Humm So I waited to talk to the Manager. Their good machine is in storage because they in the middle of a big addition. They called a tire garage and I had to take it there with the new rims. Well I didn't want the weights on the outsides on the new rims so I had them rebalance the fronts and put the weights on the inside too -- they have to match:) -- I figured since I had to drive down, wait and drive back to the dealer they'd cover that :) No calls yet :)
I asked about the rim returns and was told to give them a call back in 45 days(Isuzu wait time) to see if my old rims are still there if so he said I could have them. I'm not counting on it but hey it' worth a try. When the tire garage had the fronts off I spotted a few little bubble on one of them so I have to keep a close eye on them since I have 3k left on the wheel replacement .
GOOD NEWS! took the vx to the dealer as scheduled - service mgr took a look at the rims (blistering, flaking and scabbing?) and agreed at having them replaced. reminded me about waxing the rims due to chicago weather and the elements, i agreed (since i do wax 'em,) but told him the vx only had less than 7k miles - too soon for something like this to happen. also, mentioned that this has happened to a few others on these boards. bought mine new at this dealer and the service dept has been A-OK from the start.
so far, covered under warranty (no questions/discussions etc) - both headlight assemblies due to top of headlight hazing, condensation, vent cover by passenger windshield wiper flying off, interior trim piece missing/broken clip and now the rims.
props to the service dept for a hassle free experience!
-jose
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well - the vx is sporting new rims, as of last friday morning. all 4 replaced under warranty. they look spiffy! now need to find time to wax 'em and start saving for some 16" 'ers for the fall/winter - 16" 'ers haven't peeled, etc on anyone, have they?
again - thanks to the service team at mancari's isuzu in orland park for their professionalism and no hassle attitude.
-jose
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Originally posted by 2K1 1K2
believe they're covered for 12K miles... the 'damage' usually happens in the inner part of the rim. 'damage' ranges from chrome pitting (blisters?) to ugly scab-like bubbles. i've got an appointment w/ my dealer for wednesday - service dept mngr wants to take look at them. i've got about 6900 miles on this baby :confused:
i'll keep you guys posted...
-jose
What's all this talk about a 12,000 mile warantee on the wheels? I don't remember anything about andy warantees expiring after 12,000 miles. Is this in writing anywhere or just common knowlege or dealer tradition or what?
The 16" rims off the 1999 VX are polished silver not chrome so they don't flake or blister. They do attract rocks though!Quote:
Originally posted by 2K1 1K2
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well - the vx is sporting new rims, as of last friday morning. all 4 replaced under warranty. they look spiffy! now need to find time to wax 'em and start saving for some 16" 'ers for the fall/winter - 16" 'ers haven't peeled, etc on anyone, have they?
again - thanks to the service team at mancari's isuzu in orland park for their professionalism and no hassle attitude.
-jose
When my rims were replaced the service department mentioned that I was lucky to have noticed it because afer 12K miles the warrantee is over.
Scott