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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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Wheel Max

Wheel Max...what a crock. First, I ordered a tire and wheel package. They charged me for mounting and Balancing. The tires came seperately from the wheels. They did not send Lug nuts.

When I went to have them mounted and balanced, the guys at Sears told me the the wheels were 19X8.5 instead of the 19X8 that I ordered.

When I called wheel max, for the 7th time this week, the manager proceeded to tell me that they don't make a 19X8.5 it is only a 19X8. He told me that they measure from a different spot than everyone else. What does that mean???? By the way, one of their reps hung up on me earlier this week....

So i had the Sears manager pick a wheel off the wall that was marked a 17X8 and measure it the same way on the machine. It came back as an 8 inch.

So when I told him I didn't want them becuase they were not what I ordered, he refused and began to get very heated. I put the Sears manager on the phone and the wheel max manager began to yell at the manager telling him he didn't know what he was doing. I will never order anything from wheel max again.

To anyone considering the lower prices, it isn't worth it. I would have gladly paid double to not deal with their crap.

I am going to keep the 19X8.5 because they don't look all that bad....but it is the principle of it. I will post pictures when I put them after all this snow melts.
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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Stick with tire rack

Some of Wheel Max's wheels are seconds
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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another satified wheel max customer


in wheel max's opinion of course


crooks crooKS CROOKS!...use wheel boutique next time or someone more reputable


post pics of the car w/rims tho
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 09:53 PM
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I've had good luck with Discount Tire on several occasions...rims & tires.

Tire Rack is overpriced.
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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Yeah, i have used both Discount tire and Tire rack...I suppose I was expecting a similar experience. I was quite satisfied with their services.
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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www.whalentire.com will give you hella deals and are very reputible.

Of course they mainly deal in less expensive wheels.
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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Is your car dropped with the 8.5 in. width?
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 01:41 AM
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suxor is on the money...

whalentire.com is the shit, however they don't carry the greatest of brands. They have fantastic prices, great customer service, and quick shipment
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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I thought everyone knew wheelmax sucked ass.

my recommendation www.racehype.com
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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damn i was thining about buying those RH EVO c5 knockoffs from there
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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Yes, my car is dropped on the Eibach prokits
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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 04:18 AM
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I'd recommend Discount Tire and Spy Engineering (for Axis wheels at least)
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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 05:51 AM
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I've bought 4 sets of rims and tires from them and never had a problem. they all came mounted. with no hidden fees. I don't know what to to say. The last set I bought was 4 months ago with no problems.
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 11:58 PM
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IF you are looking for an online option stay away from wheelsnext.com Check this thread i just started: it's my story and i'm stickin to it!
http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95776
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