So, I go to re-torque the bolts on the beadlocks and I discover that my tire installer decided that it was ok to use a ground down 5/16-18x1.5 bolt that is not fully threaded for missing 5/16-18x1 spec'd bolts. There were 4 of these. Needless to say I have 4 holes in my wheel that are stripped. Wildly pissed about such a ridiculous error - this is not an honest mistake, but pure incompetence, laziness, and negligence.
A few questions for the forum:
1. I am not out of line asking for a new wheel, correct?
2. Do I also make them pay for the powder coating?
3. In the event they do not replace the wheel can I use a helicoil in this application?
4. Can I remove the beadlock ring without the other side of the tire coming unseated?
Stock bolt on left, installed bolt on right...
Thanks.
A few questions for the forum:
1. I am not out of line asking for a new wheel, correct?
2. Do I also make them pay for the powder coating?
3. In the event they do not replace the wheel can I use a helicoil in this application?
4. Can I remove the beadlock ring without the other side of the tire coming unseated?
Stock bolt on left, installed bolt on right...
Thanks.