Equipment for CF Wheels ??

[tdzee]

My understanding is that the CF wheels needs special mounting equipment such that the machine does not contact the rim edge. I asked my dealer who gave me the std answer, "Ford wouldn't sell this car if they did not have the correct equipment". I asked to see their mounting equipment, but they declined. I will try again.

Anyone actually know where we can go to get tire service on the CF wheels, or what type of equipment to ask for? I intend to track my car, so I don't want a cracked wheel from someone who just doesn't understand the CF deal.

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[Myshelby3425]

My understanding is that the CF wheels needs special mounting equipment such that the machine does not contact the rim edge. I asked my dealer who gave me the std answer, "Ford wouldn't sell this car if they did not have the correct equipment". I asked to see their mounting equipment, but they declined. I will try again.

Anyone actually know where we can go to get tire service on the CF wheels, or what type of equipment to ask for? I intend to track my car, so I don't want a cracked wheel from someone who just doesn't understand the CF deal.

To my understanding, these wheels are suppose to be as strong as the aluminum wheels. Any wheel mounting machine would work. You just want some reputable that won't chip the paint on the wheels.


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[Voodooo]

:headbonk:Charlie sheen has aids. I can't believe ford gave you a STD

 

[mmm635]

My understanding is that the CF wheels needs special mounting equipment such that the machine does not contact the rim edge. I asked my dealer who gave me the std answer, "Ford wouldn't sell this car if they did not have the correct equipment". I asked to see their mounting equipment, but they declined. I will try again.

Anyone actually know where we can go to get tire service on the CF wheels, or what type of equipment to ask for? I intend to track my car, so I don't want a cracked wheel from someone who just doesn't understand the CF deal.

The machine that I use at my shop does not ever touch the rim, but the operator has to know what they are doing. I have my own machine and change tires on very expensive wheels that range from $1K - $9K and cannot afford to mess up a rim. I don't trust any place in my town to do this kind of work. Find a shop that uses a Gulliano "The Boss" tire changer and you should be fine.

Funny, the BMW dealership told me the same thing about the machine they used and messed up a $3K set of rims I special ordered from Germany. They assured me it was a good machine, but the kid that was operating it did not know the difference between a standard mount and a reverse mount wheel. Needless to say, he used a tire tool and destroyed them trying to get the tire on the wrong way.

 

[DrumReaper]

:headbonk:Charlie sheen has aids. I can't believe ford gave you a STD

Sheen has HIV, not AIDS... Major difference.

 

[Voodooo]

Sheen has HIV, not AIDS... Major difference.

Doesn't matter. He's screwed now. He already said he knows he's gonna lose every penny he has and that's also why he went off the deep end.

 

[bdub85]

The machine that I use at my shop does not ever touch the rim, but the operator has to know what they are doing. I have my own machine and change tires on very expensive wheels that range from $1K - $9K and cannot afford to mess up a rim. I don't trust any place in my town to do this kind of work. Find a shop that uses a Gulliano "The Boss" tire changer and you should be fine.

Funny, the BMW dealership told me the same thing about the machine they used and messed up a $3K set of rims I special ordered from Germany. They assured me it was a good machine, but the kid that was operating it did not know the difference between a standard mount and a reverse mount wheel. Needless to say, he used a tire tool and destroyed them trying to get the tire on the wrong way.

Yep you definitely want to go to a place that can handle reverse mounting wheels. I had some really expensive Volk wheels on a previous car, and I had to track down a place that had the right machine and knew what they were doing.

 

[morjo02]

Any special cleaning and polishing guidelines for the GT350R CF wheels?

 

[sunburned]

I imagine any tire machine that doesn't touch the wheel will work fine. The toughest part is mounting that wide of a tire with a stiff sidewall, but any performance shop shouldn't have a problem.

Any special cleaning and polishing guidelines for the GT350R CF wheels?

The wheels are painted black. I'd say use the same soap and water you would on any other painted wheel. Tips for polishing? Don't do it.

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