Hitcher

Anybody else getting a problem with the standard 17" alloys, this will be my second set for replacement after corrosion setting in around the centre caps ?? each set of alloys is only lasting about 9 months, so will be a pain when the warranty runs out.

If its a common fault would it be unreasonable to ask them to replace or contribute to alloys with a different style / make.....


Cheers,

fpan

iTrader: (11)

Can you post up some pics please?
Since they are replacing your alloys can you keep the corroded ones?
I am after a set of track-summer wheels, we can sort some deal
Thanks.

Hitcher

Im afraid they keep the corroded ones to send back to subaru apparantly, cheers anyway

fpan

iTrader: (11)

No worrires
Was the paint flaking? Do you have any pics of the problem?
I have some black marks on a few of my wheel nuts and alloys around the centre cap. I am not sure this is corossion though, is that what you mean?

Hitcher

Will try and get some pics up...

The have corroded around the centre cap, looks like the paint is bubbling from under the surface, also have a few 'bubbles' on some of the spokes. Some of the wheel nuts are rusting aswell but not much they will do with those.

Mark'sWRX

If you are concerned about what happens to your wheels when the warranty expires, you could try alloy wheel sealant on your next replacement set. It is supposed to prevent corrosion.