kremmen Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Hi, Just took my Zetec s in for 1st service and asked them to look at tyres/wheel due to hitting a few potholes and vibration at speed. Just had a phone call back...ALL alloys are ruined and I need a couple of tyres. Looking around the roads I don't think that the pothole problems are that much better.What happens if I drive into another pothole tomorrow?If the alloys are that crap why replace with the originals? I wondered if I could replace my 17" alloys with steel ( yeah I know) . I am waiting for a phone call from Ford and have asked them to put a hold on ordering replacement alloys. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la3195 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 thats painful. I bought my currect zs used last august, soon after buying i took it back becuase i had some vibrations back through the wheel. Turned out both the front alloys were bent. luckily they replaced them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kremmen Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 thats painful. I bought my currect zs used last august, soon after buying i took it back becuase i had some vibrations back through the wheel. Turned out both the front alloys were bent. luckily they replaced them. Just had a call back..... apparently they dont do steels for this car. I think a trip to Halfords or someone for a cheap set of alloys is in order Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithC Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Have you thought about getting 16" wheels, the higher profile tyres you will need will give more protection. Saying that, can't believe how many people are getting buckled wheels, I have no problems with 19" and 35 profile, but I suppose you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryfly Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Seems to be quite a common topic knackered alloys, surely they should be strong enough to withstand a couple of potholes, is this a case of not fit for purpose, remember seeing on watchdog a couple of months ago about BMW's and bad alloys........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studly Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 The ford 15" steelie's on my bogo style aren't much cop either as i've had to replace 3 so far, 1 from sliding into the kerb in the ice and 2 from potholes. I could bung on my 16" aftermarket alloys from my previous mk7 but the handling in the wet is very iffy, plus with the amount of potholes they can stay in the garage lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kremmen Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 The ford 15" steelie's on my bogo style aren't much cop either as i've had to replace 3 so far, 1 from sliding into the kerb in the ice and 2 from potholes. I could bung on my 16" aftermarket alloys from my previous mk7 but the handling in the wet is very iffy, plus with the amount of potholes they can stay in the garage lol. Good news :D I have phoned my insurance company who are arrangeing for them to be replaced ( plus courtesy car). I will discuss with the repairers if I can/should replace with something sturdier. Paul Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Good news :D I have phoned my insurance company who are arrangeing for them to be replaced ( plus courtesy car). I will discuss with the repairers if I can/should replace with something sturdier. Paul Ta I think you may find that the insurance will only replace what's there. So a different replacement wheel may not be covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatty36 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I have the exact same problem, vibration at high speeds. Hit a pot hole last week and dented the alloy, needs a refurb. aswell the frint tires are wearing on the inside more so than the rest of the tires. Somthings not quite right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewL Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 There does seem to be a worringly high occurence of people getting buckled alloys on here. I've been through a few wonderfully massive potholes over recent weeks but luckily my car feels still feels fine. There's so many craters around at the moment - I've been keeping my eye out and swerving all over the place to avoid them but this new cold snap will inevitably lead to plenty more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNStuff Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 It's not just ford. Alot of large manufacturers are churning out really bad quality alloys. I hit a pothole in an Ibiza a few weeks back and it put a huge dent in the alloy. Down with this sort of thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOORAGSFEZZY Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I've been looking all over the internet about problems with the Fiesta MK7 and there seems to be a hell of a lot going on here.............. *INCLUDING MINE* I have a Steering issue(to the right), MASSIVE wheel vibration(buckled wheels) and even the back wheels are looking out of allignment.................. whats going on???????? i am going to raise this issue and see if there is anything that can be done(like a RE-CALL) to sort this issue out once and for all!!!!!!!!!!! can we start a good thread of and i am sure i can use it as a log or somthing---------->CHEERS<---------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOORAGSFEZZY Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 would you say that a 225/55 R16 would fit on the 16inche 15 spoke rims or not................ ???????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus_ST-3 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Ive joined the buckled alloy club. Tyre pressure dropped from 35 to 17psi in 2 days and steering wheel vibrates at 70mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Shadow Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 So are these HUGE potholes causing the alloy damage...or is the alloy weak? I'm getting abit worried now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark t Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I hit a pothole within 1 month circa mid december 2008, and totally bent the wheel on the inside, so I thought it was round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 So are these HUGE potholes causing the alloy damage...or is the alloy weak? I'm getting abit worried now I think it must be a mixture of both. As i have noticed most of the buckling it happening on Ford alloys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryfly Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I think it must be a mixture of both. As i have noticed most of the buckling it happening on Ford alloys. Having worked in a car part supplier who among others supplied to Ford, I can confirm that the company always came under pressure from manufactures to reduce the cost to a minimum to win the contract, then cost reduce further during the life of the product, this obviously led to material specs etc being reduced, eg change to cheaper material, reduce material used etc, they have probably reduced the quality and strength of their alloys to the point where they meet their specifications but have become marginal and therefore likely to distort if you hit a large pothole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Having worked in a car part supplier who among others supplied to Ford, I can confirm that the company always came under pressure from manufactures to reduce the cost to a minimum to win the contract, then cost reduce further during the life of the product, this obviously led to material specs etc being reduced, eg change to cheaper material, reduce material used etc, they have probably reduced the quality and strength of their alloys to the point where they meet their specifications but have become marginal and therefore likely to distort if you hit a large pothole This is what i thought, which i think is highly unfair due to the cost of a new Ford. Is there not a one hyear warranty with wheels?, surely buckling would be covered if it can be shown that it was due to poor quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flic Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'm dreading getting my alloys checked now! I can't afford new ones, no way! I'm so poor at the moment :( I had a look under my car at the weekend and visually they look fine, and still round and I feel no juddering in the steering, so hoping I'm safe. I have hit a fair few pot holes though, grrrrrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 you'd notice something like that Flic! That rim keeps the tyre inflated, i whacked mine so hard it deflated on the spot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Shadow Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Sod speed camera's I need my sat nav to warn me of Potholes! How Much tomtom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGull Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 There are high tech solutions available for potholes - they're called eyes, and lights when it's dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 There are high tech solutions available for potholes - they're called eyes, and lights when it's dark Ooer!! I have a valid excuse Mr Dan! Single track lane, a puddle stretching the width of the road and a sensible speed = failiure!! Although much better is coming out of it so it's all gravy now!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Shadow Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 yea sometime they are not avoidable, but I admit I can miss most. I just hope it keeps that way, I see some really bad ones on my travels. Would dread to think what damage it would cause if I didn't miss them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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