mr_bock

After hearing about the dreadful news of Kinesis being bought by Lexani, I contacted them to inquirer about getting my Kinesis wheels repaired and reconditioned. I was informed by Lexani that I had to go through a authorized retailer for this. I contacted the retailer and gave them all of the information, serial numbers, problems to be fixed, etc... I was just informed that Lexani will not work on ANY older wheels from Kinesis.

Anyone with wheels prior to the buyout are screwed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have K28 18" wheels, one front and one rear that are good, the others are in need of repairs.

I went to the Lexani web sit.... what B*ll $hit trash they are putting forth!!!!

A very Sad Day.

Mike J

That sucks! Can you take your wheels to a good wheel refinisher?

Does this also mean that replacement wheels are not available for the "older" models?

Cheers,

Mike

Tisibeast

Sorry to hear that Mr. Bock - I agree that Lexani is putting out garbage in the Kinesis line now. On a positive note, it's good to see a fellow M5board member over here too!

Greg Fishman

Check with www.forgeline.com
They repaired a set of my Kinesis wheels a few years ago, don't know if they can help but it is worth a shot.

CWay27

I wouldn't even bother with Lexani/Kinesis. I use two local shops for my wheels. One is an authorised dealer for OZ wheels and the other for BBS. I just had my wheels anodised in black and everything is fine and back on the car.

mr_bock

My wheels need parts that only Kinesis can provide.... or now will not. My wheels are now only good garden decorations.

Yea... M5Board!!!

TYNUSKT

What sort of parts are needed? I know a great guy in the area who refinished my Gemballas. If you want his info PM me and let me know.

gordo993

I need the tool to split my rims on my 17" Supercups. The old Kinesis said I had to send them in. Obviously, that has changed. Where can I get this tool? I have the new rim halves, I just need the tool.

mr_bock

One front forged center piece. Rear rim pieces, inner and outer. Alternate plan is to maybe change the rear width and offset....

CWay27

Didn't need a tool for my K58..... Humm that's odd. Both halves and center piece are held together with the bolts. A bead of silicone seals everything.

Did you try wheel enhancement

gordo993

The bolts have a pattern to them similar to a wheel lock that requires a special tool. When I spoke with Kinesis, they told my they do this on purpose - they don't want people taking their wheels apart, they wanted you to send them in.

jmayzurk

Yes, but if you need some bling-bling, jewel-encrusted 24" wheels, you know where to go!

Sad day indeed. I have K28s on my 993tt and I really can't imagine what I would replace them with if any of them were damaged...