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fatlad

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common alloy issue?
« on: September 07, 2026, 10:02:56 PM »
so my alloys on the SE have started to blister & bubble around the valve & a genuine replacement for my SE is £800+vat!!

my local wheel company can refurbish for between £300-£400 but need the wheels around 2/3 days as part of the process is to dip them for around 15-18hrs prior to refurb but i need the car for daily hospital cancer treatment.

has anyone of you comrades changed the alloys from standard?

if so what did you go for & are there any pitfalls of to look out for?

« Last Edit: Today at 12:12:40 AM by fatlad »
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ColinB

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Re: common alloy issue?
« Reply #1 on: Today at 07:05:23 AM »
If these are the original wheels and you’re sure there’s no evidence of external damage (kerbing, careless tyre fitter, previous repairs, etc) then you might like to have a robust conversation with the dealer about whether this premature failure is reasonable and see if he’ll contribute to the cost. Can’t remember now whether the anti-corrosion warranty covers the wheels but do check that. Good luck.

If you end up going down the repair route, then why not buy one spare (even a cheap steel wheel) and get the alloys done one at a time so you’re not off the road at a difficult time? Or, if the damage is just cosmetic and not structural, leave it until a more convenient time?

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Re: common alloy issue?
« Reply #2 on: Today at 09:19:17 AM »
Alloy wheel problems, like you describe, were a common problem on the Lexus IS200

I had all mine replaced under warranty after just 2 years as they were bubbling

At the time, on the Lexus forum, the rumour was something to do with the way the Japanese made the alloy, not fit for UK weather
Let's be careful out there !

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