FR rims rusting in the center cap area

Oggie · 03-27-2009, 10:58 PM

On Thursday, I’ve gotten my front rims replaced under warranty. Apparently, the front center bore where the wheels sit on the front axle, the axle is hallow and debris and water, etc. could get onto the back of the center cap area to cause rust. I had my two rims replaced and I am going back into the dealership to get my bearings replaced as well on Monday. Service manager said Infiniti should be coming out with a permanent fix soon. In the meantime, he suggested that I should be cleaning up that area regularly. There was another demo G37S in the waiting area and it had the same problem as well. I believe this problem is most noticeable for cars that see winters using factory rims with snow tires.

myk1013 · 03-28-2009, 06:50 AM

wow, I thought our stockies were aluminum?

DrJones · 03-28-2009, 08:40 AM

got any pictures?

w0ady · 03-28-2009, 09:14 AM

interesting. pics would be helpful.

vINCe_Inc · 03-28-2009, 09:51 AM

but i though it is normal >? no ? and i dont understand why your rims got replaced when its aluminum...?

Oggie · 03-29-2009, 10:25 AM

I believe even aluminum rust too, although not as fast as steel would. Otherwise, I can't explain why I am having this problem.

vINCe_Inc · 03-29-2009, 10:58 AM

hmm. did you use harsh acid cleaners ?

myk1013 · 03-29-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vINCe_Inc

hmm. did you use harsh acid cleaners ?

+1 on this question.

Those pics look horrible. Doesnt look like rust from the pics. Looks like something ate away at the paint and coating. Even the center cap is jacked, isn't that made of plastic.

Tainui · 03-30-2009, 09:31 AM

This is what winter does to wheels but usually not for a few years. Road Salt sux.

Oggie · 04-01-2009, 01:01 AM

Soap only

Blackjack · 04-01-2009, 07:09 AM

Those effects on aluminum are typical when using harsh detergents. Are you sure you are being honest? This can also be caused by road salt if not cleaned regularly as another poster mentioned.

Oggie · 04-01-2009, 11:26 PM

Gentlemen, honesty has nothing to do with the type of soap that I use.

In Toronto, the roads are salted and I used good quality car soap to wash my car. I can accept/expect rust around my wheels if they were 5 years old or so, But I only had my car for 5 months, it doesn't make sense that the wheels are already rusting.

The reason why I have rust around the center caps is due to the fact that the center bore is hollow in the middle where road salt gets into the back of the wheel caps. Take your wheels off and you will see. Furthermore, if you take off your front wheels and compare against your rear wheels, you will see the back of your rear wheels are cleaner and no rusty coloration but the front wheels do.

AndrewDDS · 04-29-2009, 01:57 PM

^1. When I was swapping out my wheels a few weeks ago, I noticed that inside of my front bores were filthy. I think there was still road salt caked in there from months ago. Now that I'm aware of it, I'll be a lot more careful to keep that area clean every time I take my wheels off!!

DrJones · 04-29-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackjack

Those effects on aluminum are typical when using harsh detergents. Are you sure you are being honest? This can also be caused by road salt if not cleaned regularly as another poster mentioned.

+1... but hey as long as you get it replaced!

aliiin · 04-29-2009, 08:23 PM

i don't think aluminum can rust

03-27-2009, 10:58 PM	#1
Oggie Registered User Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 203	FR rims rusting in the center cap area On Thursday, I’ve gotten my front rims replaced under warranty. Apparently, the front center bore where the wheels sit on the front axle, the axle is hallow and debris and water, etc. could get onto the back of the center cap area to cause rust. I had my two rims replaced and I am going back into the dealership to get my bearings replaced as well on Monday. Service manager said Infiniti should be coming out with a permanent fix soon. In the meantime, he suggested that I should be cleaning up that area regularly. There was another demo G37S in the waiting area and it had the same problem as well. I believe this problem is most noticeable for cars that see winters using factory rims with snow tires. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2008 G37S IP \| 5AT \| Tanabe Exhaust+Y-Pipe \| GTSpec STB \| HID Fogs \| Hotchkis Sways Last edited by Oggie; 03-29-2009 at 10:23 AM.

03-28-2009, 06:50 AM	#2
myk1013 Registered User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northside, Isle of Guam Posts: 2,942	wow, I thought our stockies were aluminum? __________________ DarKSidE \| 671 StreeT KingZ \| iLLesT \| STOCK OPTIONS

03-28-2009, 08:40 AM	#3
DrJones Registered User Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: HOUSTON, TX Posts: 2,221	got any pictures? __________________ Rolling it back a bit: 2010 MazdaSpeed3 + 2010 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring Sedan

03-28-2009, 09:14 AM	#4
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03-28-2009, 09:51 AM	#5
vINCe_Inc Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: t.dot.O Posts: 1,181	hmm. mine is like that too but i though it is normal >? no ? and i dont understand why your rims got replaced when its aluminum...? __________________ [G37S] 6MT-Premium-Nav-Tech-Wing-Ivory Pearl-Graphite Interior-Tint-Sex?

03-29-2009, 10:25 AM	#6
Oggie Registered User Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 203	I believe even aluminum rust too, although not as fast as steel would. Otherwise, I can't explain why I am having this problem. __________________ 2008 G37S IP \| 5AT \| Tanabe Exhaust+Y-Pipe \| GTSpec STB \| HID Fogs \| Hotchkis Sways

03-29-2009, 10:58 AM	#7
vINCe_Inc Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: t.dot.O Posts: 1,181	hmm. did you use harsh acid cleaners ? __________________ [G37S] 6MT-Premium-Nav-Tech-Wing-Ivory Pearl-Graphite Interior-Tint-Sex?

03-30-2009, 09:31 AM	#9
Tainui Registered User 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CT Posts: 190	This is what winter does to wheels but usually not for a few years. Road Salt sux.

04-01-2009, 01:01 AM	#10
Oggie Registered User Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 203	Soap only __________________ 2008 G37S IP \| 5AT \| Tanabe Exhaust+Y-Pipe \| GTSpec STB \| HID Fogs \| Hotchkis Sways

04-01-2009, 07:09 AM	#11
Blackjack Super Moderator 2009 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The ATL Posts: 8,550	Those effects on aluminum are typical when using harsh detergents. Are you sure you are being honest? This can also be caused by road salt if not cleaned regularly as another poster mentioned. __________________ 09 G37S Coupe 6MT -- Moonlight White \| Graphite \| Premium \| Nav \| Tech \| 4WAS \| ClearBra \| 35% FormulaOne Tint \| KW Variant 3 \| SPL Pro Rear Camber Kit \| Vossen VF051 Custom \| RIP -- 08 G37S Coupe 5AT 11.2007 - 02.2009 Maintained with products exclusively from Detailed Image

04-01-2009, 11:26 PM	#12
Oggie Registered User Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 203	Gentlemen, honesty has nothing to do with the type of soap that I use. In Toronto, the roads are salted and I used good quality car soap to wash my car. I can accept/expect rust around my wheels if they were 5 years old or so, But I only had my car for 5 months, it doesn't make sense that the wheels are already rusting. The reason why I have rust around the center caps is due to the fact that the center bore is hollow in the middle where road salt gets into the back of the wheel caps. Take your wheels off and you will see. Furthermore, if you take off your front wheels and compare against your rear wheels, you will see the back of your rear wheels are cleaner and no rusty coloration but the front wheels do. __________________ 2008 G37S IP \| 5AT \| Tanabe Exhaust+Y-Pipe \| GTSpec STB \| HID Fogs \| Hotchkis Sways Last edited by Oggie; 04-01-2009 at 11:54 PM.

04-29-2009, 01:57 PM	#13
AndrewDDS Registered User 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Springboro, OH Posts: 658	^1. When I was swapping out my wheels a few weeks ago, I noticed that inside of my front bores were filthy. I think there was still road salt caked in there from months ago. Now that I'm aware of it, I'll be a lot more careful to keep that area clean every time I take my wheels off!! __________________ '08 G37S - Blue Slate \| 35% Tint \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Blue Slate Stillen splitter \| 15mm Ichiba spacers \| KP Tech Nav Bypass \| KP Tech Window Module \| Custom Arc Reactor \| Interior LEDs

04-29-2009, 08:23 PM	#15
aliiin Registered User Trader Score: (4) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 4,507	i don't think aluminum can rust __________________ I'm a noooooooooooooooooooob who doesn't remember to log out.

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