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I ordered a full set of MPS4S for my 488 last week through Costco online.
They called today to say they were unable to fit tyres to any kind of Ferrari as Ferrari didn't share any information with Autodata, eg jacking points and wheel bolt torque figures. They also don't have the guides to remove the wheels and keep them clear of the carbon ceramic discs. Suggested it would have to go to a main dealer.
Has anyone else had similar issues trying to get a new set of tyres fitted ? I'm trying to figure out if Costco are just being over cautious or if the car should actually go back to the dealer for a tyre swap.
They called today to say they were unable to fit tyres to any kind of Ferrari as Ferrari didn't share any information with Autodata, eg jacking points and wheel bolt torque figures. They also don't have the guides to remove the wheels and keep them clear of the carbon ceramic discs. Suggested it would have to go to a main dealer.
Has anyone else had similar issues trying to get a new set of tyres fitted ? I'm trying to figure out if Costco are just being over cautious or if the car should actually go back to the dealer for a tyre swap.
Jacking points are in unusual places and the CC discs are large and easily damaged without the right tools.
Costco are right to decline you from a liability perspective. However, that doesn’t mean you need to go to a main dealer - any good independent should be able to look after you (and have a Hunter road force balancing machine to boot).
Costco are right to decline you from a liability perspective. However, that doesn’t mean you need to go to a main dealer - any good independent should be able to look after you (and have a Hunter road force balancing machine to boot).
ANOpax said:
Jacking points are in unusual places and the CC discs are large and easily damaged without the right tools.
Costco are right to decline you from a liability perspective. However, that doesn’t mean you need to go to a main dealer - any good independent should be able to look after you (and have a Hunter road force balancing machine to boot).
But if Costco are unable to access this data then why would some other random tyre fitting place have access to it ? Or do you mean a Ferrari specialist ?Costco are right to decline you from a liability perspective. However, that doesn’t mean you need to go to a main dealer - any good independent should be able to look after you (and have a Hunter road force balancing machine to boot).
My specialist did mine no problems,.
I have some of the guides, about £25 each, same as Porsche so can get them easy.
You could get one and take them with you and ask the place to use them, if they don’t already.
I haven’t been brave enough to lift the 458 yet, doesn’t seem obvious where the jack points are.
I have some of the guides, about £25 each, same as Porsche so can get them easy.
You could get one and take them with you and ask the place to use them, if they don’t already.
I haven’t been brave enough to lift the 458 yet, doesn’t seem obvious where the jack points are.
I must admit I’ve never given a thought to possible disc damage. A couple of weeks ago I had a slow puncture in the Portofino and just took it to my local tyre place. They removed the wheel, repaired the puncture and replaced the wheel. No drama. Don’t you think that maybe things get a bit “over thought” where Ferraris are concerned?
bennno said:
The wheel guides are a great idea if they protect the ceramic discs when removing a wheel, they seem to be about £12 to £15 for a pair - does anybody know the correct size?
They are M14 X 1.5mm.Something such as these are fine:
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/e-tech-engineering-qu...
I had exactly the same problem at Costco in Croydon on my 488. Ordered and paid online then when I got there no can do. Refunded on the spot.
It's a real shame because I use Costco regularly for tyres on other cars and the price is unbeatable normally. The fitters take great care as well.
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