Ashton1 Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Just wanted to say a big thank you to Tony and the excellent guys you have there. I first met the guys at Black boots last saturday when i visited to get a wheel wobble sorted out unfortunately it wasnt fixed but following an email requesting help Tony got me rebooked for a visit today. the guys spent alot of time rebancing my wheels. they found tha a small pin i my passenger side front was causing the balance to be out. I cant remember the guys name that dealt with my wheels today but he is an asset to your company. To report back the problem is 80% cured and im going to order a new tyre so i can bring it back to be balanced. Unlucky for me my current tyre is only 4 weks old. Once again thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thats what we like to hear, another satisfied customer......oh and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 The guy working on your car was Joe.... We was talking about your problem after you left and conclude the wheels centre hole is far from central hence the conflicting readings, unusual for BMW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Sorry i dont get it, does that mean the actual rim is no good or am i still going to be ok getting the tyre replaced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Tyre needs replacing whatever..... Point about the wheel is when measured using the centre hole we had one measurement figure and then measuring using the stud holes we had another set of figures. The correct way was the stud hole measurement, hence the reason the vibration feels better, so in conclusion the centre hole cannot be central which is not uncommon but it is uncommon for the BMW wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thanks mate, Thats great advice, ill be back soon and will definately recommend everyone to you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thanks mate, Thats great advice, ill be back soon and will definately recommend everyone to you guys. £50 in post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Point about the wheel is when measured using the centre hole we had one measurement figure and then measuring using the stud holes we had another set of figures. The correct way was the stud hole measurement, hence the reason the vibration feels better, so in conclusion the centre hole cannot be central which is not uncommon but it is uncommon for the BMW wheel. Interesting that...am I right in thinking the majority use the centre hole when balancing wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Most High St fast-fit do. Just ask any Peugeot or Citroen owners with solid centre wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Point about the wheel is when measured using the centre hole we had one measurement figure and then measuring using the stud holes we had another set of figures. The correct way was the stud hole measurement, hence the reason the vibration feels better, so in conclusion the centre hole cannot be central which is not uncommon but it is uncommon for the BMW wheel. Interesting that...am I right in thinking the majority use the centre hole when balancing wheels? 99.99% use the centre hole for the dye but as said the centre is "cosmetically central" hence the national complaints about wheel balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Is it the case that most people are driving around with cars that are out of balance and dont know what it is to drive a properly balanced car. or is it that the some of us just take driving too seriously. Im just glad ive managed to find a company that actually takes the time to diagnose and repair rather than whack on whack off and see how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Most tyre centre are unaware the centre hole is "cosmetically central". The method we use costs around 2k so many are unwilling to invest when most times they don't have a problem. Most of the customers we deal with have searched the net for a solution and find us. It's ironic the French recognized this years ago and built wheels with solid centres, this means the wheels have to be balanced on a studded plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 It's ironic the French recognized this years ago and built wheels with solid centres, this means the wheels have to be balanced on a studded plate. But we're British, we don't do logical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Just enquired at BMW £575 plus VAT for the rim and the master tech didnt have a clue about what i was saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Just enquired at BMW £575 plus VAT for the rim and the master tech didnt have a clue about what i was saying Welcome to the UK's most undereducated national industry "thick fit". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 how can a single wheel cost nearly £600 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 how can a single wheel cost nearly £600 ? BMW X5 wheel..... Some of the wheels at wim are 3k each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 how can a single wheel cost nearly £600 ? One word and it's your favourite...modern! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 planning on buying a new tyre next week shall i bring it to you fitted or not fitted. Any ideas where i might get a good deal best price so far is £246.00 the tyre size is 275/40R20 W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 planning on buying a new tyre next week shall i bring it to you fitted or not fitted. Any ideas where i might get a good deal best price so far is £246.00 the tyre size is 275/40R20 W Haven't you got a quote from Tony for a tyre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Not yet mate ill call him today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hms Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Does the 'cosmetic' central hole apply to hub centric wheels? h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I don't believe it I have two nails in 2 different tyres. That means 4 puntures in 3 months??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Does the 'cosmetic' central hole apply to hub centric wheels?h Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I don't believe it I have two nails in 2 different tyres. That means 4 puntures in 3 months??? Welcome to winter, where all the rubbish accumulated at the kerb is pushed into the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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