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Offline Mark V GTD

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Re: £130 to swap alloys (not tyres....just the wheels)
« Reply #30 on: 30 September 2017, 00:12 »
I would simply get a mobile guy to meet me on the dealers forecourt and do it there right after the handover!  Problem solved!

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Re: £130 to swap alloys (not tyres....just the wheels)
« Reply #31 on: 30 September 2017, 15:17 »
Picking up a new car with half a tonne of wheels scattered around the interior will take the shine off the handover far more than the couple of quid difference you'd get in selling 100% virginal wheels versus ones with a couple hundred miles use on them.
Coming back up the motorway with that lot rattling around in the back, tyres squeaking against each other and the whole lot shifting in one mass every time you brake or corner...

Personally I'd wait until I got the car home having had a proper drive home in it sans wheels in the back to make sure all is well with the car.
Then just find a careful wheel and tyre place and slip them some cash to swap the wheels over for you locally, or get a mobile fitter to come to your home as previously suggested.

That's my thoughts.

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Re: £130 to swap alloys (not tyres....just the wheels)
« Reply #32 on: 30 September 2017, 15:50 »
Picking up a new car with half a tonne of wheels scattered around the interior will take the shine off the handover far more than the couple of quid difference you'd get in selling 100% virginal wheels versus ones with a couple hundred miles use on them.
Coming back up the motorway with that lot rattling around in the back, tyres squeaking against each other and the whole lot shifting in one mass every time you brake or corner...

Personally I'd wait until I got the car home having had a proper drive home in it sans wheels in the back to make sure all is well with the car.
Then just find a careful wheel and tyre place and slip them some cash to swap the wheels over for you locally, or get a mobile fitter to come to your home as previously suggested.

That's my thoughts.

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Re: £130 to swap alloys (not tyres....just the wheels)
« Reply #33 on: 30 September 2017, 16:06 »
Spot on Exonian.

No way i'd be wanting to drive my brand new motor back from the stealers with back seats folded down with about 70kg of wheels and tyres rubbing against each other and my pristine interior.

Not to mention the hassle of getting the second set of wheels to the stealers in the first place.

For me this is a job best sorted out when you get home after picking the new car up.
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Re: £130 to swap alloys (not tyres....just the wheels)
« Reply #34 on: 30 September 2017, 18:23 »
I don't know how you lot drive lol, but I've had 4 19" wheels and tyres in the back of my cars quite a few times and I've never had a problem with them rattling around? :smiley:

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Re: £130 to swap alloys (not tyres....just the wheels)
« Reply #35 on: 30 September 2017, 18:47 »
I don't know how you lot drive lol, but I've had 4 19" wheels and tyres in the back of my cars quite a few times and I've never had a problem with them rattling around? :smiley:

Same here, I had 5 Lugano 19" wheels in the back of mine no problem. First one flat on its back on the folded rear seat back and the second resting one one side of that one. The other three were upright in the back with protective padding in between them and a lashing strap(small) around them with packing either side and a piece of 4x4 behind them. No noise from them and no damage to the car.

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Re: £130 to swap alloys (not tyres....just the wheels)
« Reply #36 on: 30 September 2017, 20:41 »
What will you do if you get a puncture on the way home?
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Re: £130 to swap alloys (not tyres....just the wheels)
« Reply #37 on: 30 September 2017, 20:49 »
Next time you are at the garage  go see the dealer principle (big boss ) or phone him and ask why they are not willing to change the wheels for a decent price and state you are very disappointed with the service you have had so far .
What dealer is it ?

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Re: £130 to swap alloys (not tyres....just the wheels)
« Reply #38 on: 30 September 2017, 23:24 »
I don't know how you lot drive lol, but I've had 4 19" wheels and tyres in the back of my cars quite a few times and I've never had a problem with them rattling around? :smiley:
I've transported plenty of sets myself.
The difference being I loaded them myself.
How much would you trust a dealer techie trying to be helpful and loading up four hefty wheels into a brand spanking new interior. The mere thought makes me shudder!  :grin:
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Re: £130 to swap alloys (not tyres....just the wheels)
« Reply #39 on: 01 October 2017, 07:41 »
A decent set of wheel storage bags are a worthwhile investment if you’re transporting wheels with tyres fitted in your car. Helps to minimise the risk of damage to the car interior, and helps to keep the wheels clean and protected if you’re subsequently storing them.
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