Alloys Corrosion Are Wheels under Warranty

scol78 · 10th March 2007, 10:10

I seem to have a bad case of wheel laquor bubbling up or is it just ally rot.The car was bourght new Jan 2006 the wheels 18" Altimos have been cleaned once sometimes twice a week to try and keep them looking new,but i am now wasting my time.Theres no excuse of it being salt of the roads as theres hardley been any snow/ice since last year.I cannot seem to find anything about the wheels in my manuals under the warranty.Just wondering if i should complain to Honda ?

harryg · 10th March 2007, 10:13

Yes complain to the Dealer, I had a Jazz and all the alloys were replaced due to a bad batch.
In fact it was the dealer that noticed it, took pictures and sent to Honda UK.

scol78 · 10th March 2007, 10:27

You dont think this should happen after a year then

civicsport · 10th March 2007, 12:06

i've just had all 4 of mine replaced, no questions asked, they took photos, sent them to Honda UK and had them replaced within days. Apparentley it is a known problem mostly with accords with simmilar wheels but civics are going the same.

gray52 · 12th March 2007, 21:23

did you get to keep the old wheels? if not where do they go, would be worth paying and having them sorted, or are they refurbed and then sent out on warrenty claims?

scol78 · 12th March 2007, 22:18

Still waiting on Honda to decide whats happening

SimonB · 12th March 2007, 22:51

I've just bought an Accord, with similar style two-tone wheels. It was explained to me, that there was a common problem with early styles of the wheels. But has been resolved by removing the sharp edge between the two colours on the alloy, and softening the join.

Not sure how true this is - but my wheels look so kewl!

harryg · 13th March 2007, 05:22

In my case the Dealer changed the wheels with new, was told they were getting sent back to Honda UK for investigation.

Dawson · 13th March 2007, 06:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by scol78

I seem to have a bad case of wheel laquor bubbling up or is it just ally rot.

Just wondering, what have you cleaned your alloy wheels with over the past year?

Kremmen · 13th March 2007, 07:02

I have noticed on one of the spokes of the wheels a raised marking like a joined together "JM".

I wonder if this is the manufacturers logo or the type of alloy ?

In either case this is exactly the same marking as on my old Lexus IS200 alloys and those wheels are well known for corroding

The IS200 wheels started going after about 2 years and were replaced under warranty.

Bungle · 13th March 2007, 08:58

That looks like damage (from a high kerb or something) to me.

I swear I can see 'scrape' marks where something has done that damage.

Clairebear · 13th March 2007, 20:14

Hi All,
I too have the same problem as Scol78, mine are just over a year old and are even the same wheels. I've only noticed it on 2 wheels. Taking it to honda soon. Is there a dodgy batch out there of 18inch Altimos?

AL56 · 13th March 2007, 21:07

Hi All

AL56 · 13th March 2007, 21:10

Hi All
I have 18" altimos wheels and no problems, the car is ten months old.

sorry for the post above finger slipped

Topcat · 13th March 2007, 22:13

Im not going to look at mine, im still checking my fog lights every few days, we will end up with a morning ritual, standing on the driveway with a checklist ticking off the things that are still ok lol

czechplastik · 13th March 2007, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

I have noticed on one of the spokes of the wheels a raised marking like a joined together "JM".

You either have supernatural eyesight or mine is deteriorating, can't see it for looking!

scol78 · 13th March 2007, 23:10

Bungle how high are the kerbs in Kent?
You notice the damage is starting on all the sharp edges and nowhere else

Kremmen · 14th March 2007, 07:12

Quote:

You either have supernatural eyesight or mine is deteriorating, can't see it for looking!

The marking is quite prominent on the seven spoke EX wheels I have. I will obviously need to photo it when I get the chance (probably the weekend now).

Maybe the other style wheels are from different sources ?

Bungle · 14th March 2007, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by scol78

Bungle how high are the kerbs in Kent?
You notice the damage is starting on all the sharp edges and nowhere else

I have seen a few kerbs high enough to do that!

The only reason I mentioned it is because it looks like the blistering has been started by damage, and yest the leading edge would be the most damaged in that case.

I am not saying the wheels are not faulty with that blistering, I was just wondering how the damage happened in the first place, especially the bits that look like scratches... Honda might say the blistering is due to previous damage and refuse to relpace or repair them.

Anyway, whatever the cause, I hop it gets sorted ASAP for you

scol78 · 14th March 2007, 09:51

Its like SimonB says its the sharp edges at fault thats where the problem is starting on every wheel,anyway Honda have looked into it and are replacing them tomorrow,Honda ,Narborough Stars.

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harryg Valve Cap Join Date: 9th February 2007 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes complain to the Dealer, I had a Jazz and all the alloys were replaced due to a bad batch. In fact it was the dealer that noticed it, took pictures and sent to Honda UK.

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scol78 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: leicester Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	You dont think this should happen after a year then

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civicsport Mr. Foglights Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 16th June 2006 Location: Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 189 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i've just had all 4 of mine replaced, no questions asked, they took photos, sent them to Honda UK and had them replaced within days. Apparentley it is a known problem mostly with accords with simmilar wheels but civics are going the same.

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gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 937 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (1)	did you get to keep the old wheels? if not where do they go, would be worth paying and having them sorted, or are they refurbed and then sent out on warrenty claims?

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scol78 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: leicester Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Still waiting on Honda to decide whats happening

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SimonB Wheelnut Join Date: 1st November 2006 Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I've just bought an Accord, with similar style two-tone wheels. It was explained to me, that there was a common problem with early styles of the wheels. But has been resolved by removing the sharp edge between the two colours on the alloy, and softening the join. Not sure how true this is - but my wheels look so kewl!

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harryg Valve Cap Join Date: 9th February 2007 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	In my case the Dealer changed the wheels with new, was told they were getting sent back to Honda UK for investigation.

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 12 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have noticed on one of the spokes of the wheels a raised marking like a joined together "JM". I wonder if this is the manufacturers logo or the type of alloy ? In either case this is exactly the same marking as on my old Lexus IS200 alloys and those wheels are well known for corroding The IS200 wheels started going after about 2 years and were replaced under warranty.

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Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	That looks like damage (from a high kerb or something) to me. I swear I can see 'scrape' marks where something has done that damage.

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Clairebear Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 17th September 2006 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi All, I too have the same problem as Scol78, mine are just over a year old and are even the same wheels. I've only noticed it on 2 wheels. Taking it to honda soon. Is there a dodgy batch out there of 18inch Altimos?

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AL56 Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd September 2006 Location: England Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi All

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AL56 Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd September 2006 Location: England Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi All I have 18" altimos wheels and no problems, the car is ten months old. sorry for the post above finger slipped

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Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,756 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	Im not going to look at mine, im still checking my fog lights every few days, we will end up with a morning ritual, standing on the driveway with a checklist ticking off the things that are still ok lol

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scol78 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: leicester Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Bungle how high are the kerbs in Kent? You notice the damage is starting on all the sharp edges and nowhere else

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scol78 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: leicester Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Its like SimonB says its the sharp edges at fault thats where the problem is starting on every wheel,anyway Honda have looked into it and are replacing them tomorrow,Honda ,Narborough Stars.