The alloy wheels on my wife's 2011 Camry se began to corrode under the clear coat within not long after we bought the car. I did a little googling and found this was common on toyotas and Lexus in northern cold weather climates and many had luck with replacement under warranty. I brought the issue to the dealers attention on a re-flash recall visit. There supposed to "check with a regional rep and get back to me", still waiting on that call. Several months later I checked with another dealer who fed me same line. This time I followed up on them being as we were approaching 20k miles into the 36k bumper to bumper. The regional Toyota rep claimed the corrosion was "due to outside forces" and therefore not covered under warranty. I do most all of my own servicing and we bought the car "certified" with 5k on it, so I doubt either stealership went to bat for me. I was given a 1800 # to call Toyota customer care or whatever, who basically told me I'd have to take them to court to get any coverage for my issue. Out of three toyotas in the past, this is our first U.S. built Toyota (and last Toyota) and I can't stand to look at it. (Rant done)
The tires are getting a little thin at 30k and I recently had a valve stem break off while trying to remove a siezed stainless cap to check tire pressure. All four wheels are showing the corrosion and they seem to be getting worse. I'm debating on spending the $400 to have the factory wheels blasted and powder coated silver or for about $375 I can buy a set of attractive aftermarket alloys from DTD?
The tires are getting a little thin at 30k and I recently had a valve stem break off while trying to remove a siezed stainless cap to check tire pressure. All four wheels are showing the corrosion and they seem to be getting worse. I'm debating on spending the $400 to have the factory wheels blasted and powder coated silver or for about $375 I can buy a set of attractive aftermarket alloys from DTD?
