ebay dealer has sent wrong offset wheels

[rockhampton300c]

hi guys, I would like some input from you guys.

i recently purchased some 22 inch DS01 (dropstars) from a dealer in the US. the wheels I ordered were 18 offset.

i recieved an email today saying they had sent me 38 offset wheels as some 300c's use this type, but just in case they put an adapter with the wheels. now I rang bob jane Tmart and they tell me it is illegal to install wheels in queensland with an adapter or spacer.

the seller says this is rubbish and the wheels even with the adapter are completly legal and safe to use.

just wanting to see if any one has any feedback about this.

I have let the seller know I am pissed off and will probably request a full refund or exchange.

thanks Dan (sorry just a bit frustrated)

p.s - good price though (HA, HA, HA)

[Hemi57]

In the US spacers or adaptors are acceptable in the US and that is why the dealer probably cannot understand your dissatisfaction.

Give them a hard time. They shouldn't have changed the specification without telling you before they shipped.

[Aussie300]

Spacers are Illegal in most states in Oz.

[wog boy]

They are correct about spacers beings illegal in QLD plus I wouldn't expect to see your insurance company come running to help you if you crash your car also, here is a few pics when my brothers spacer failed on his Ferrari, something you would not want to experience in a lifetime I would imagine.








Have a read of this info below mate on page 11, might be worth sending him a copy. Hope it gets sorted out



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[NMG]

Spacers place the wheel out further, therefore making the wheel stud carry more load than it was engineered to carry
(qoute.Third century B.C., the Greek scientist Archimedes could awe listeners by saying "give me a place to stand and a lever long enough, and I will move the Earth". )
When spacers are used it also means the wheel nut has less thead to hold on to.
Insist you either get a refund, or the correct wheels are sent to you.
not only are they illegal here, but can also be very dangerous. As WogBoy has shown.

[Benji]

a little unrelated but, Wog boy, did your brother ever own a white mitsubishi galant VR4?

[wog boy]

Originally Posted by Benji

a little unrelated but, Wog boy, did your brother ever own a white mitsubishi galant VR4?

close, he still has a white Magna. What makes you ask mate?

[Motorhead]

Just to play Devil's advocate, wouldn't it be fair to say the seller sent you wheels that are legal? I'm assuming you bought off ebay.com and not .com.au and the dealer was marketing to the US market and as such he had no way of knowing the legality of the wheels outside the US. Wouldn't it be up to the buyer to check the local legality of ANY product bought online?

I'm not saying what I've said is correct; just posing a possible argument and I'd be very happy to be proven wrong.

[Benji]

Originally Posted by wog boy

close, he still has a white Magna. What makes you ask mate?

knew a greek fella last name Papas who owned a VR4 some years ago, licence plate was PAP550, i though similar number plate might be same person? just thought i'd ask.

[wog boy]

Originally Posted by Benji

knew a greek fella last name Papas who owned a VR4 some years ago, licence plate was PAP550, i though similar number plate might be same person? just thought i'd ask.

Nah Benji, different fella