Not a very durable rim...

"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94) 10/30/2015 at 13:21 • Filed to: None

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From a 2013 (14? Can't remember. Either way the rims are newer than that, the originals got damaged) Fusion. That's not a shadow, that's the clearcoat worn off.

bob and john > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 10/30/2015 at 13:24

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I remember some other oppo having issues with the ‘chrome’ finish on his black wheels peeling like MAD and got at least 2 replacement sets.

CB > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 10/30/2015 at 13:24

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I think they were under recall for that.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 10/30/2015 at 13:24

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There is a recall on those wheels now. Ask me how I know

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/ford-tried-to-…

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > bob and john 10/30/2015 at 13:27

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Yeah, that's pretty much what's happening here. I'd suggest trying to get them replaced but frankly I don't care, not mine. Besides I know they're just going to get trashed. It's a company vehicle that just changed hands and the guy who has it now isn't really what you'd call gentle with cars.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > bob and john 10/30/2015 at 13:27

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Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > CB 10/30/2015 at 13:28

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I should think so. Aren't they a premium rim?

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/30/2015 at 13:28

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How do you know

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 10/30/2015 at 13:31

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13’s and 14’s both have that issue and it appears it’s only on the black wheels. The silver ones of the same design have no problems that I know of.

E92M3 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 10/30/2015 at 13:45

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I wonder what wheel cleaner has been used on these? A lot of wheel cleaners are highly acidic. I use P21s because it’s not.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > E92M3 10/30/2015 at 13:47

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It's a company car, and as I am very well aquainted with those at this company (family business of sorts—cousins) I can confidently say that no wheel cleaner has ever been within spitting distance of these rims.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 10/30/2015 at 13:48

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Funny story do you know what the upcharge was to get these sweet 18’s vs the stock 17’s? $100 bucks. That’s right $25 bucks per wheel. a total no brainer.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/30/2015 at 13:49

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Wow, I'd have expected more.

Vimto > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 10/30/2015 at 14:15

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My Fusion, which my Dad drives now, has those 18” wheels, its a 2013 with 54k miles and they look brand new still. Weird.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Vimto 10/30/2015 at 14:18

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Apparently it was only the black rims affected.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/30/2015 at 14:29

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Now you know why they were only $25 a wheel. lol

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 10/30/2015 at 14:36

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Meh. They are replacing them for free. The car other than the wheel finish has been completely flawless. It is the most reliable car I have ever owned. Never needed warranty for anything(except the wheels).

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > E92M3 10/30/2015 at 14:39

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They peel no matter what. This was mine at only 6000 miles using nothing but soap and water.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Vimto 10/30/2015 at 14:40

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It only ever affected the black finish which was sort of a black chrome finish. The recall replacements will be gloss black no more chrome finish which I prefer.