Alloy Wheel problem

[jubhi]

Hi Folks,

Need some advice please.

I seem to have what appears to be a rust bubble appearing on one of my alloy wheels on my CLK. The car itself is just 12 months old. I will be taking it to the dealers tomorrow to show them.

What level of service should I expect from them? Should I expect a complete wheel replacement or should I be happy for them to do a smart repair or something of the like?

I really would like a complete new wheel because the car is only a year old and don't expect something like this to happen but would appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks in advance.

 

[horgantrevor]

they should replace wheel but it depends on the dealer

you say rust on an alloy were is it near a weight for balancing the wheel

 

[jubhi]

they should replace wheel but it depends on the dealer

you say rust on an alloy were is it near a weight for balancing the wheel

It is actually nearer to the centre of the wheel just outside one of the studs.

Quite wierd actually. Maybe it was a dodgy wheel to begin with..

 

[whitenemesis]

I would expect them to photograph the bubble, submit it to MB and get clearance to replace the wheel.

 

[jubhi]

Ok guys thanks for the advice.