Has anyone made use of the 16x8 Rota Slipstream wheels from the GB?

[markseven]

I bough this car to try and simplify; obsessing over the wagon was getting old and I really want to uncomplicated my life and not hold material things so close. I decided to let Big-O fix the rim using a vendor of their choice (Keystone, DOT approved) and let it go at that - I don't have the time or patience to wage a battle over a bent rim. True, they screwed up and should replace the rim, but pursuing that end will only complicate my life even more. So, the rim goes for work on Monday, and it, like everything else is in the Lord's hands. I now it will be cool...

[markseven]

if they will do it, go for it. if they can't get you just one, being a hard ass wont really get you back on the road. just saying " well that's your problem then" isn't gonig to be the answer, and a properly repaired wheel will be just fine. if you get a new one you will have a matching spare though.
greg

Thank you everyone for the advice. I'm going to insist the rim is repaired by a shop I choose, and I'll deliver and pick it up. What a crappy thing to happen to a brand-new rim... :curse:

[der affe]

Would it be silly/stupid to leave as-is if the tire isn't losing air? Would a minor bend produce balancing issues?
yes, that would be silly. it was new, they f'ed up your wheel they should fix their mistake period. yes it can cause balancing or hop/wobble issues depending on how bad it is.

Seriously? If they did concede and offered to pay for a new rim, do you guys think 18racing could sell just one? If this was a GB, they wouldn't want to break up a set, correct?

if they will do it, go for it. if they can't get you just one, being a hard ass wont really get you back on the road. just saying " well that's your problem then" isn't gonig to be the answer, and a properly repaired wheel will be just fine. if you get a new one you will have a matching spare though.
greg

[Axxe]

Just dragging up some of the complaints about the lack of lip on theses wheels, wouldn't the way that they have changed the offset give extra clearance for bigger calipers? If they had extended the lip instead of the hub/bore part they might have had complaints about lack of clearance from bigger calipers, not unlikely seeing as they are marked as racing wheels.

Yeah, they have a lot of room for big brakes, which is good.

[markseven]

A bent rim will cause problems, no matter how close they can get it to balancing.

Is the rim on the back? Throw it on the front and you'll drive straight down there to bitch and moan about a new one.

My tire shop took extra care. I specifically emphasized these are BRAND NEW rims. I brought them straight from picking them up, still in their bags and boxes.

There isn't a nick on em, inside and out (I checked the inner lips as soo as I got them back)

It's on the passenger side front - no vibes to speak of...

I heard from Jessica, she said they wont be able to break up a set of Slips, unless I want gunmetal (which I don't).

[808BMW]

A bent rim will cause problems, no matter how close they can get it to balancing.

Is the rim on the back? Throw it on the front and you'll drive straight down there to bitch and moan about a new one.

My tire shop took extra care. I specifically emphasized these are BRAND NEW rims. I brought them straight from picking them up, still in their bags and boxes.

There isn't a nick on em, inside and out (I checked the inner lips as soo as I got them back)

[Borat]

Just dragging up some of the complaints about the lack of lip on theses wheels, wouldn't the way that they have changed the offset give extra clearance for bigger calipers? If they had extended the lip instead of the hub/bore part they might have had complaints about lack of clearance from bigger calipers, not unlikely seeing as they are marked as racing wheels.

[markseven]

i would make it THEIR problem. they are liable for damaging your wheels, ESPECIALLY if they were brand new when u brought them in.

I just sent an email to Jessica at 18racing to see if I can get just one rim...

[golde30]

Seriously? If they did concede and offered to pay for a new rim, do you guys think 18racing could sell just one? If this was a GB, they wouldn't want to break up a set, correct?

i would make it THEIR problem. they are liable for damaging your wheels, ESPECIALLY if they were brand new when u brought them in.

[markseven]

we use a wheel repair place all the time at work (body shop) they can straighten lips, fix scratches, reweld cracks/gouges. they will prob send it to a place like that. if you are unsure of the quailty of the repair shop they will choose see if you can take it to the shop of your choice and they will reemburse (sp) you for the costs. there is really nothing wrong with a properly repaired wheel.
greg

Would it be silly/stupid to leave as-is if the tire isn't losing air? Would a minor bend produce balancing issues?

I'd fight for them to pay for a brand new rim to replace it.

Seriously? If they did concede and offered to pay for a new rim, do you guys think 18racing could sell just one? If this was a GB, they wouldn't want to break up a set, correct?

[MR 325]

Now for the bad news: I just noticed that Big-O tires bent one of the rims while installing the tires. They said they would fix the rim... the bend isn't causing pressure loss and is minor, so should I leave well enough alone or allow them to fix it? The thing is that I don't want those idiots touching anything I own ever again... due to the fact that I had to argue my case and they weren't ready to accept responsibility for damage that was clearly caused by them makes me apprehensive - what if they damage the rim even more out of spite? (am I being paranoid?) Is it fair for me to get it repaired at a place of my choosing and ask them to reimburse me?

TIA,
Mark

I'd fight for them to pay for a brand new rim to replace it.

[der affe]

we use a wheel repair place all the time at work (body shop) they can straighten lips, fix scratches, reweld cracks/gouges. they will prob send it to a place like that. if you are unsure of the quailty of the repair shop they will choose see if you can take it to the shop of your choice and they will reemburse (sp) you for the costs. there is really nothing wrong with a properly repaired wheel.
greg

[markseven]

Crazy

1) when I ordered my set two weeks ago 18racing advertised these as et25.

2) With Dinan camber plates (3 degree), no rubbing with my 205/50/16 tires

3) These would have looked dope if they moved the hub back instead of extending them - can you imagine slips with a lip?

4) Jessica at 18racing was very communicative - I got a reply or a phone call back within 24 hours of my contacting them - every time.

Now for the bad news: I just noticed that Big-O tires bent one of the rims while installing the tires. They said they would fix the rim... the bend isn't causing pressure loss and is minor, so should I leave well enough alone or allow them to fix it? The thing is that I don't want those idiots touching anything I own ever again... due to the fact that I had to argue my case and they weren't ready to accept responsibility for damage that was clearly caused by them makes me apprehensive - what if they damage the rim even more out of spite? (am I being paranoid?) Is it fair for me to get it repaired at a place of my choosing and ask them to reimburse me?

TIA,
Mark

[nefarious7907]

I would love to get a silver set of slipstreams in 16x8

[xLibelle]

bump for pictures of the 15's