[Mr. Butch]

Purchased a 2020 Elite with 3,400 miles on the odo with window visors, cargo cover, sunroof visor, scotch tape on the rear bumper, and two scraped wheels which will be repaired for $38k not including tax, title, etc. Was driven by dealer manager. I asked to speak with him to give him sh*t about curbing my wheels.

 

[stevenD]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase!

Was it sold as new or as used? I know most dealerships provide loaner cars to their top people and then resell them at some point, so the wheels with curb rash were probably part of the equation for you getting such a good deal.

Even after repair, my guess is that somewhere, somehow a curb will find you once again, and the only true answer is some 18" wheels with taller tires..

Cheers!

 

[Mr. Butch]

Sold as new, first registration. I have always thought new cars should come with a complimentary ding, just so you don’t experience deep depression when something finally happens despite your best efforts to avoid.

 

[stevenD]

I have always thought new cars should come with a complimentary ding, just so you don’t experience deep depression when something finally happens despite your best efforts to avoid.

I was a worrisome wreck for 16 years of driving BMW's, now with the Passport I can breath again, I am still careful were I park, it's just like I am not obsessed like I was before and in the 18 months I've been driving it - 0 Dings & 4 or 5 curb rashes on my now Ex-Wheels!

 

[mtgriff]

I have two small paint chips in the rear driver’s side door. I am trying not to let them bother me. Yesterday, a rock hit my windshield and made a crack. That really does bother me.

 

[ProdGirl]

Purchased a 2020 Elite with 3,400 miles on the odo with window visors, cargo cover, sunroof visor, scotch tape on the rear bumper, and two scraped wheels which will be repaired for $38k not including tax, title, etc. Was driven by dealer manager. I asked to speak with him to give him sh*t about curbing my wheels.

That’s an amazing deal!!

My Elite AWD in April 2019, >MSRP $46,497.13, 2 miles and very dirty from the truck ride.

$49,116.00 includes CA tax, doc fees, etc...with no add ones.

I searched for 4 months in CA, NV and AZ for a MSM Touring and had zero luck. An Elite finally arrived and even though I didn’t need that many bells and whistles, I got it.

And if you are replacing the wheels, continue to not give a sh!t about the curb rash. Get some black $5 metal paint and touch it up so you won’t see it daily. Guarantee you’ll curb one yourself. It’s a thing...the OEM wheels and tires are crap.

We have a slew of discussions on wheels and tires, check them out here. Just get something that has a little overlap on the Rim. Deep in the posts, StevenD posted a link where you can design your vehicle type, color, pick out wheels and ties to your choosing, that’s what I used for mine.

Search results for query: Wheels

www.passportforums.com

 

[CHEFERMAN65]

Wheels and tires aren't crap, you people need to learn how to drive. 🤷‍♂️ 🙄

Oh, Welcome Butch! Good luck with your ride, hope you enjoy it. I absolutely love mine!

 

[FourCorners]

Congrats @Mr. Butch ! I bought mine the same way, was the dealership managers car AND had 2 curbed wheels. I had the wheels repainted and you'd never know they had the damage. (used the dealerships 'wheel guy')

 

[Snoopy]

you saved a few dollars, but lost a lot of warranty in exchange. I would definitely check my registration to make sure it is registered as new.

 

[louierg]

Purchased a 2020 Elite with 3,400 miles on the odo with window visors, cargo cover, sunroof visor, scotch tape on the rear bumper, and two scraped wheels which will be repaired for $38k not including tax, title, etc. Was driven by dealer manager. I asked to speak with him to give him sh*t about curbing my wheels.

That is a high price for a used unit. Curb Rash. Forget about the repair. Due to the tire height you will do damage. It is almost a guarantee.Two of mine rashed one on each side one front one rear. And that is being as careful as can be around curbs raised spots debris..........

 

[P-A-N-D-A]

Curb Rash. Forget about the repair. Due to the tire height you will do damage. It is almost a guarantee.Two of mine rashed one on each side one front one rear. And that is being as careful as can be around curbs ..........

Wheels and tires aren't crap, you people need to learn how to drive.

I'm with CHEFERMAN65 and Werlyb23 . . . curb rash is often result of inattentive driving . . .
. . . and/or the new owner has moved up from a smaller sized vehicle.

Yes, accidents happen, but I'd rather park 10-inches from curb vs damaging a rim or sidewall.
Drivers should be in control of the vehicle, because curbs rarely move.

Congrats Mr. Butch on your new Elite!
Hopefully wheel repair was negotiated as contingency of the purchase price, like FourCorners did.
After all, you DO have greater driving skills than prior dealer manager 😉

[EDIT] Besides, I live in Oregon. Getting too close to the curb around here would be like parking in someone else's front 'yard' . . . . . .

 

[stevenD]

That is a high price for a used unit. Curb Rash. Forget about the repair. Due to the tire height you will do damage. It is almost a guarantee.Two of mine rashed one on each side one front one rear. And that is being as careful as can be around curbs raised spots debris..........

I agree, driving two 3-series Beamers the previous 16 years ruined my depth perception when driving the PP, 18 months later - I'm still learning, but dumping the OEM wheels and tires last month, certainly helped!

Since then, I did brush-up against a curb while parking, and it only did a slight scuff to the tire, where previously would have been a curb rash incident...!

 

[louierg]

I'm with CHEFERMAN65 and Werlyb23 . . . curb rash is often result of inattentive driving . . .
. . . and/or the new owner has moved up from a smaller sized vehicle.

Yes, accidents happen, but I'd rather park 10-inches from curb vs damaging a rim or sidewall.
Drivers should be in control of the vehicle, and curbs rarely move.

Congrats Mr. Butch on your new Elite!
Hopefully wheel repair was negotiated as contingency of the purchase price.
After all, you DO have greater driving skills than prior dealer manager 😉

Depending upon street parking space and traffic behaviors one must get close to curb unless the loss of mirror or a side swipe is not a concern. And yess driver inattention is a cause. The low profile wheels attract curbs. FYI: Murphy's Law says that after one boasts of how well they drive an epiphany occurs. My you remain ignorant.

 

[P-A-N-D-A]

Depending upon street parking space and traffic behaviors one must get close to curb unless the loss of mirror or a side swipe is not a concern. And yess driver inattention is a cause. The low profile wheels attract curbs. FYI: Murphy's Law says that after one boasts of how well they drive an epiphany occurs. My you remain ignorant.

Ignorant, eh? . . . . you may have defined one of my best features 🤣

When you drive a vehicle with lowered suspension, you quickly learn to be keenly aware of driveway angles and speed bumps. Adapt, or suffer more scars.
When driving a motorcycle you quickly learn to be keenly aware of other drivers' lack of vision and attention. Adapt, or suffer more scars.
When driving a vehicle with short sidewalls you quickly learn to . . . . . . . . . . Adapt, or suffer more scars?.

I agree that installing 20's with 45-series profile tires on the Passport is a poor decision by Honda; however by doing so it requires greater attentiveness by the driver to avoid rubbing against curbs . . . . . and if that were to happen, I won't blame the curb, the rim, the tire or Honda for that new scar.
I would consider it an epiphany about my parking & driving skills.

louierg, I never once boasted of my driving or parking skills . . . but I do adapt. ✌

 

[CHEFERMAN65]

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[ChucklesToy]

A few years ago, I bought a Tundra Platinum beast that had 20's on it with somewhat low profile. Quickly found a set of take off 18's from a TRD model on Craigslist and sold the 20's. Much better ride and couldn't rash 'em if I tried