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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 06:39 PM
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Jan.2015 got the wife a 2015 C350 coupe AMG wheels
So here is the issue Car has 3100 miles on it about 2months ago my wife
curbed a wheel I took it off the car and had it repaired at one of the national chains They did a great job they did dismount the tire and resemblance
Now I do not drive this car maybe 2 or 3 time in the last year
So Monday I take the car to the dealer for state inspection and oil change
this required about 10 miles of highway driving.I noticed a very slight shimmy at 65 to 70 mph.I told the dealer about this and told them about the curbed wheel and resemblance and to check the balance this was drivers side front
When I picked up the car the service manager tell me all 4 wheels are slightly bent and this is what is causing the shimmy .
This did not sit right with me So I spoke to the service Mgr he said this is possible from hitting potholes and such.I mean to bend a wheel wouldn't the tire have to be damaged There is no sign of damage to the wheels
that could be seen He said the damage is on the inside of the wheels
This sound like complete BS to me This car has never even been in the snow let alone hitting a multitude of potholes
Any input would be greatly appreciated Thanks
 
Old Dec 8, 2015 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by carsangelo
Jan.2015 got the wife a 2015 C350 coupe AMG wheels
So here is the issue Car has 3100 miles on it about 2months ago my wife
curbed a wheel I took it off the car and had it repaired at one of the national chains They did a great job they did dismount the tire and resemblance
Now I do not drive this car maybe 2 or 3 time in the last year
So Monday I take the car to the dealer for state inspection and oil change
this required about 10 miles of highway driving.I noticed a very slight shimmy at 65 to 70 mph.I told the dealer about this and told them about the curbed wheel and resemblance and to check the balance this was drivers side front
When I picked up the car the service manager tell me all 4 wheels are slightly bent and this is what is causing the shimmy .
This did not sit right with me So I spoke to the service Mgr he said this is possible from hitting potholes and such.I mean to bend a wheel wouldn't the tire have to be damaged There is no sign of damage to the wheels
that could be seen He said the damage is on the inside of the wheels
This sound like complete BS to me This car has never even been in the snow let alone hitting a multitude of potholes
Any input would be greatly appreciated Thanks
Totally possible. the Inside of the wheel bends easier than the outside. They can bend without damaging the tire, but it could cause a sidewall bubble in the tire , also the tires could be flat spotted if its not driven often.
 

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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 06:53 PM
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Talked to MB corporate today They are replacing all 4 wheels and tires at no cost to me
Way to step up MB
 
Old Jan 1, 2016 | 08:08 PM
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Talked to MB corporate today They are replacing all 4 wheels and tires at no cost to me
Way to step up MB
Great, Hopefully that will fix your issue.
 
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