I had new tires put on my motorhome about 4 months ago, noticed a bad bouncing on front tires, took it back to dealer, was told I had 5 bent wheels on the unit, and now must buy new wheels and tires, as the tires are out of round because of the bent wheels. Could this be true, and why was I not told of the bent wheels when they put the new tires on.

Is he also trying to sell you some "ocean front" property in Denver?:hCould he be trying to cover a shortfall of revenue? Hard to swallow that FIVE rims are all bent. Was the unit in a high speed chase in San Francisco, ala Steven McQueen?Maybe the weights used to balance the tires (you did have them balanced, right) came off.

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You need to find a new dealer, he's taking advantage of you. Take your motorhome to a different facility for a second opinion. I would also report that dealer to your state's attorney general.

It's possible but unlikely that you would have 5 bent wheels. I would go to a different tire distributor and get a second opinion. If you smile, I bet it won't cost a dime for inspection.

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K_Charles
Explorer
Sep 19, 2014
Maybe he bent them when he put the tires on. Not likely they could all be bent, find a new tire guy.
coolbreeze01
Explorer
Sep 19, 2014
Oakman wrote:
You need to find a new dealer, he's taking advantage of you. Take your motorhome to a different facility for a second opinion. I would also report that dealer to your state's attorney general.

I agree.
wandering1
Explorer
Sep 19, 2014
Tires out of round yes, A tire shop can fix that. Bent wheels??? The dealer is after your money or he doesn't know what he is talking about. Ask him how he determined the tires were bent, guess work doesn't work.
midnightsadie
Explorer II
Sep 19, 2014
buddy bought tires, made over sea,s and all four were out of round, like others ,its time for a new dealer.
Mandalay_Parr
Explorer
Sep 19, 2014
Try a truck service center or the chassis dealer.
It might be a wheel (not tire) mounting problem. Mine had one.
The wheel was not properly centered on the hub.
Dog_Folks
Explorer
Sep 19, 2014
Unless you have off-roading with your MH, it is very unlikely you have five bent wheels.
Jay_Pat
Explorer
Sep 19, 2014
I'd get a second opinion about the front tires.
Is there another store in Kerrville that can do the work? Fredericksburg? San Antonio? Comfort?
Be sure to wait while they check. If there is any problem, they should show you and explain it to you so you can understand why.
Be prepared to pay for the balancing.
Pat
Tvov
Explorer II
Sep 19, 2014
The only time I've had a "bent wheel" on any vehicle I've owned is after being in an accident. Definitely get a second opinion.
westend
Explorer
Sep 19, 2014
It's possible but unlikely that you would have 5 bent wheels. I would go to a different tire distributor and get a second opinion. If you smile, I bet it won't cost a dime for inspection.
Oakman
Explorer
Sep 19, 2014
You need to find a new dealer, he's taking advantage of you. Take your motorhome to a different facility for a second opinion. I would also report that dealer to your state's attorney general.