Alum Wheels Pitting

[Fireboat]

Has anyone had a problem with their Alum wheels pitting? I have a 2001 convert. with high polished wheels and the inside of all the wheels are pitting, also the outside high polished area is starting to pit too. I have gotten no help from my dealer (Classic Chevrolet, Moorestown NJ) or from General Motors Consumer Hotline. I have been told by both of the above" Pitting is normal on Alum wheels and since it poses no safety to the driveabilty of the car, we are doing nothing about it at this time." Am I being decieved or what? My warranty is up in November of 04 and would like to get this taken care of. Does anyone know who the OEM of the wheels are? Any help would be grately appreciated. I cant believe GM is giving me such a hard time over this matter, this is my third vette and the only one that has given me any problems. If this is the way Chevrolet takes care of its flagship car owners, it will probably be my last.

[Glennm27]

Not suprised with Classic Chevrolet. Take the car to another Chevrolet Dealer and tell them you feel these wheels should be repaired or replaced under warranty.

You can take that car to ANY Chevrolet Dealer you darn well please for Warranty work. The hell with Classic Chevrolet.

These kinda stories really tick me off. I hate dealers like those guys. They'll sell you the car then when you need them, they forget who you are. ;sm

[Mike Campbell]

Go to Bryner's in Jenkintown & explain the situation. Tell them you just want a good place to get your car fixed and a place where you'll be treated with respect. I'll never understand why it's so hard for some of these guys to be honest and respectable. ;yn Freakin short sighted idiots...;td

[C5pilot]

I would take Glenns advice and try another dealer. However, it does not mean you will fair any better. Remember, if you drive your car in the winter or frequent the shore, the salt will corrode an unprotected rim, it's just a matter of time. You really have to work hard to keep them looking new. Make sure your car is spotless inside, outside and underneath before you try another dealer. Good luck.

[Bill Burkholder]

Call Bryner and ask for Steve Fisher and explain your problem. Let them know that you have not been treated as fair as you feel you should have been and ask them if they can help you. Let them know that you are a future customer and that the previous dealer will NOT get any future business from you or your family. Bryner's service department sells cars and the sales department sells service. They are stand up committed guys!!!

Here this is for everyone....

1. keep your wheels clean. Even if you have to just clean the wheels do so. Use a good wheel cleaner, spray on wash off.

2. do not store your car for weeks at a time with break dust on them. remember even in the winter there is condensation on metal, your car sits and is cold, the garage will warm faster than the metal. . break dust and dampness will discolor you polished coated wheels.

3. treat your wheels like you do the paint on your car. a good coat of wax (ZAINO) will help to keep stone chips and break dust from attacking the clear coat.

4. use a different mitt for the wheels, DO NOT use a wheel mitt on your cars paint!!! small metal particles from the brake rotors will damage you paint!!!