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04-12-2021, 04:48 PM #1
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Changing tires on a Solitude, Damage to wheels
Has anyone changed tires on their Solitude? Ordered a set of Sailun tires and typical tire shops were unable to install, or even remove the original tire for that matter.
Found one shop that works with commercial vehicles and they were able to install.
Picked them up this afternoon, got them home, and to my surprise they are scratched significantly, and the rim is severely damaged in multiple places where it was obviously a crow bar or bar of some sorts.
Am I crazy to think these should've been installed without significant damage ?!? It's EVERY wheel.
I don't think I'm being nit-picky here. Below is an one of them.
2018 Solitude 344gk
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04-12-2021, 06:00 PM #2
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04-12-2021, 06:20 PM #3
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^^ ×2 what was said. That is excessive damage
Steph & Lise
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04-12-2021, 07:41 PM #4
They owe you new rims.
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04-12-2021, 08:27 PM #5
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Definately amateurish.
I had a fusion with heavy tires replaced and they had nylon? guards on the tire machine to protect the rims - NO damage at all.2021 GD 260RD
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04-12-2021, 08:28 PM #6
I'm sorry, but where are you located and had this done? There's nothing special about the wheels from Lionshead. Any tire shop with modern tire changing equipment can easily break them off and install new without damage! Even any if the Tire King franchised brands!
Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
2020 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3350RL
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04-13-2021, 11:34 AM #7
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I'm in the Albany NY area. I went to 3 different tire shops before I could find someone willing/able to install these G rated tires.
I've sent the company an email with well documented photos of all 4 wheels. They called back and stated the job was difficult and had to use bars. Offered to refund my mounting fee.
I declined the refund and will continue to work with them on new wheels.
Oh, called multiple tire shops. NO ONE can do these wheels with the standard tire machine.
Why is this such a nightmare?
How do shops that are capable complete this job?
Is there a different machine that is needed that most shops just don't have?
I'm a bit beside myself here.2018 Solitude 344gk
2021 Ram 3500 SRW
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04-13-2021, 11:53 AM #8
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2021 Solitude 375 RES-R
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04-13-2021, 12:07 PM #9
I can only speculate the shops are very small and/or cater to just average passenger tires. If so, the machines they use are painfully basic, but a skilled user can still use them without butchery! The issue is large diameter with stiff sidewall. This is not a common automotive combination and even machines for run-flats aren't correct because of the overall diameter involved. That said, I've never seen a shop that sells serious 4x4 tires not have a more advanced tilt arm machine with assist. The local chain joint here has made it no-brainer with Hunter Revolution machines. The truck and trailer shop I go to, uses a heavy duty machine (635HD) which is super convenient and easy to use (yes, I have) and between tulip clamp and the hook, there's no damage! Imagine telling a burly trucker you've torn up his 22.5 or 24.5 inch mirror polished Alcoas because it was hard...
Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
2020 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3350RL
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04-12-2021, 11:18 PM #10
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Sorry for your problem. I’ve heard of tire shops having trouble with the combination of Westlake G rated tires and Lionshead rims before. Enough to have me aware when I ordered Sailuns myself. I have an older Coats rim clamp machine. They were stiffer than most , and tires were a little difficult to get into the low spot in the rim to remove , but was able to do them with no damage , and I’m not really a tire guy. Seems anyone that does tires every day and has a modern machine should be able to swap them with no marring. I would have a serious conversation with the shop.
CharlieVickie & Charlie
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