Are tempe that bad?

[enigmamaton]

Hey guys,

I'm looking at getting a set of wheels for my silver ute in a few months..Bring on the tax check, Woohoo!
I really like the look and simplicity of the Zenetti Kaotik's (black centres with polished lip). I live in Brisbane and haven't found anyone who sells them here, and I've read a few things on here about Tempe being a bit dodgy. Anyone know of a place around Bris, preferably southside or if the things said about tempe are true?
Thanks,
Matt

[GODSMACK]

Hey guys,

I'm looking at getting a set of wheels for my silver ute in a few months..Bring on the tax check, Woohoo!
I really like the look and simplicity of the Zenetti Kaotik's (black centres with polished lip). I live in Brisbane and haven't found anyone who sells them here, and I've read a few things on here about Tempe being a bit dodgy. Anyone know of a place around Bris, preferably southside or if the things said about tempe are true?
Thanks,
Matt

Ive bought wheel & tyre packages for 3 of my cars and have never had any problems or issues with them..

Some will carry on about them being made in China, being shit quality blah blah blah, but like ive said, ive never had issues with chipping, fading etc etc etc. I say go for it...

[team illucid]

Hey guys,

I'm looking at getting a set of wheels for my silver ute in a few months..Bring on the tax check, Woohoo!
I really like the look and simplicity of the Zenetti Kaotik's (black centres with polished lip). I live in Brisbane and haven't found anyone who sells them here, and I've read a few things on here about Tempe being a bit dodgy. Anyone know of a place around Bris, preferably southside or if the things said about tempe are true?
Thanks,
Matt

I have never heard anything good about Tempe. I have heard enough bad stories, seen the undersized tyres put onto people's cars to never go near them.

[Marco]

I bought a set of stocko VE SS rims with nearly-new tyres from Tempe and had no issues at all (but then, all they actually had to do was package them up and send them to me). Can't speak for their fitting, tyre advice or anything like that, but I'm happy with the service I got.

[GODSMACK]

I have never heard anything good about Tempe. I have heard enough bad stories, seen the undersized tyres put onto people's cars to never go near them.

I have seen alot of people ask for tyres to be stretched, not necessarily because Tempe did it deliberately.

http://www.tyrestretch.com/images/9.5_235_35_R19_Falken_452.jpg

[Big_Valven]

I would stay away from any wheel (or product) for that matter that substitutes "c" with "k"

Lol

[Highway]

Can't say anything bad about them but I haven't bought any wheels/tyres from them as yet.

It does seem you can get very different prices on things there depending on who you talk to on the day.

If you getting the wheel/tyre package from Tempe just know exactly what you want in tyres and sizes so suit the car/wheels being purchased.

From what I have been told they do all there own wheel drilling to suit the wheels to whatever car they are being put on to at the time.( They should know there stuff)

Mike

[magvz]

Ive had no problems with my rims apart from myself hitting gutters and potholes. still look as good as the day i got them over 2 years ago.

[Souljah]

I know personally of a friend who put Tempe 20's of some type on his VL daily. Was not long after this that said VL ended up on its lid after the centre of the front wheel broke while rounding a bend. No one was hurt thankfully although the car was written off.

[nathan88]

Bought rims and tyres off them about 6 months ago, packaging was great (sent to WA) and the tyres were the right load rating. havent had a problem with them.

[HSV Listy]

When I was hunting for the right wheels in the dimentions and width to suit my car and brakes Tempe were the only mob who actually wanted to help. Brilliant service and the bloke went all out with measurements, caliper measurements, guard room etc just to sell me a set of wheels only for $800. I tried over 30 wheel suppliers and that is no crap. All bar two did not give a hoot and most said it can not be done or there are no wheels that clear those brakes. It took several calls back and forward to Tempe to get all the measurements done but he found a set for me in two days. Massive amount of work on his behalf.
I have been racing around on the wheels I got off them for 18 plus months.

Simmons were another who had very good service and really keen to help but I was not looking at that sort of budget.

[TUFGN3]

i never actually purchased a tyre and wheel package off them, i was trying to get the exact wheels you are talking about but they only had 18s or 20s in stock, me wanting 19s waited for months and months and they never came in so i went elsewhere. They were nice enough to deal with and offered the 20s at a discounted price to make up for the wait. Unfortunately i can only say their customer service is good

[dmenace]

My brother bought some 18 inch chromies (when they were in) a few years ago 6 months later they started to crack and flake.

Went back and they accused us of washing the wheels with acid.

Seriously WTF. Never been back ever.

I've got more stories but the above is enough.

[VX2VESS]

I have seen alot of people ask for tyres to be stretched, not necessarily because Tempe did it deliberately.

http://www.tyrestretch.com/images/9.5_235_35_R19_Falken_452.jpg

seen this too myself..

problem is ppl pick a 8.5 - 9 inch wide rim and 235/245 is as wide a stock guard will take and you get that effect

also ppl say i'll give you xxx for them so they say fine can do but give you these tyres 225's on a 20" x 8.5 rim lol. does help make the fit the guards i suppose....

I've got tyres before never rims yet, but know many who do get both.

ifyou know whats good and whats the right combo then you ask for it and pricing is usually far better than anywhere else

PS when like the photo the tend to wear the shoulders even with 40 psi...

[12 inch man]

i guess that tempe cant be all that bad as they would have to be probably one of if not the largest independant tyre and wheel shop in australia. hell have you seen there new showroom

[jonesy_87_]

I bought Kaotiks in black around a year ago for my Xr6.

The service from Tempe was pretty good but after a little while the finish on the wheel went spotty with white marks.
I took the car back and he found that it was actually a batch of them which were all slightly doing it.
After a while they disappeared again so I still don't know what it was.
The bloke offered to swap rims for me to another brand/style but because I sold the car (Missed the Holdens Haha) I didn't pursue it.

Also, Ozzy Tyres have pretty much the same rim but it has been given a different name (Still Zenetti, just not called the Kaotik)

Hope it helps you out a little bit

Cameron

[Hi Octane]

I got some rims for my old hilux, Tyres started to crack, Spacers used, Fouled on guards.

Crappy workmanship......

I wouldnt buy a kebab off them

[GODSMACK]

I got some rims for my old hilux, Tyres started to crack, Spacers used, Fouled on guards.

Crappy workmanship......

I wouldnt buy a kebab off them
The dont sell kebabs, but i hear there Falafels are to die for...

[DuffMan]

Also, Ozzy Tyres have pretty much the same rim but it has been given a different name (Still Zenetti, just not called the Kaotik)

And before that Tempe called them Vault Kaotic's :confused: Try and figure that one out. After my expirience with them a few years back, I'll never go back to Tempe.

Just remember... YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

[enigmamaton]

Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated. I've just checked out Ozzy Tyres and there's one about 20 minutes away. Seems a visit to them may be on the cards!

Thanks again,

Matt

[VX2VESS]

my son got a set of these last year from Tempe been good so far zenetti s42 black

http://www.customwheelsandtyres.com.au/Images/packages/19%20inch/53.jpg

surprisingly look good on the car, better than i thought

if you want to look at rims no one has a bigger display than tempe, they will even try them on your car, actually fit them so you can see beforehand

[mechatron]

I always listened to other people bagging out Tempe Tyres. No matter who you go to regardless of the profession, there is always going to be good stories/experiences and bad stories/experiences. I thought I'd try tempe for my latest set of wheels.

With my experience, I only have good things to say about them. Everyone at Tempe was very polite, they gave me a top price on a wheel package and they were very careful with my car => What more could you ask for?

JAX and Bob Jane have always given me bad service, hell, JAX even sold me second hand wheels at a brand new price. Bob Jane used to recommend 4-wheel wheel alignments on my old pulsar, however later on in life, I found out that my pulsar only 2 of the 4 wheels could be adjusted. What a bunch of crooks. Therefore I will NEVER ever use these companies again. On the other hand, when I need replacement tyres or want new wheels, I will be going back to Tempe Tyres

[VX2VESS]

I always listened to other people bagging out Tempe Tyres. No matter who you go to regardless of the profession, there is always going to be good stories/experiences and bad stories/experiences. I thought I'd try tempe for my latest set of wheels.

With my experience, I only have good things to say about them. Everyone at Tempe was very polite, they gave me a top price on a wheel package and they were very careful with my car => What more could you ask for?

JAX and Bob Jane have always given me bad service, hell, JAX even sold me second hand wheels at a brand new price. Bob Jane used to recommend 4-wheel wheel alignments on my old pulsar, however later on in life, I found out that my pulsar only 2 of the 4 wheels could be adjusted. What a bunch of crooks. Therefore I will NEVER ever use these companies again. On the other hand, when I need replacement tyres or want new wheels, I will be going back to Tempe Tyres

I agree never had a problem, nor anyone i know..except when ppl try to get a lesser price and want cheaper smaller tyres fitted, but that is probably their fault getting 225s on 8.5 rims. they do have brand rims and they do have cheap ones for those who want them. problems are probably with $800 rim and tyre packages, lol tyres cost more than that..just don't buy cheap unknowns.
they do have very good service for how busy they are, that place seems to be flat out all the time.

[jonesy_87_]

On my first car - VZ Storm Ute I had these rims from Ozzy Tyres - 19x8 fronts and 19x9.5 rears - Only guards rolled.

It was a silver ute as well and looked awesome!!

Link - Konig Unknown (http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/Content_Common/pr-Konig-Wheels_unkown.seo)

Great quality wheel and I always got good comments from random people about them.

[HSVQUE]

I had undersize tyres put on my 22's.. 235 on a 8.5inch rim.. but only because thats how i wanted them to sit..

Ive delt with tempe and never had an issue.. Good price and they can be bargained with.

[FPVkiller]

i have had a good experience dealing with tempe, i would definatly use them again!

But for something a bit closer to home why not F1 Whel and tyre?? (brisbane rd biggers waters)
:bow: these guys are well priced great service and stock ALOT of wheels from cheap crome crap to very high quality billet items.


Just remember you get what you pay for when buying wheels and tyres.:goodjob:

[ova400]

Ozy Tyres on Boundary Rd Acherfield may be of some help to you, they do similar deals.

[gasguz]

I have used them a few times over the years, not so much now that I have moved to VIC, but they never did me wrong or damaged any of my cars. Their price could also not be beaten.

[MY04SS]

Been there a few times never once had a problem till yesterday, only problem i have had was yesterday which they didn't put the rear right spring back in properly, only took a few mins down the road to jack it up and pop it back in but other then that have never had a problem.

[Hi Octane]

I agree never had a problem, nor anyone i except when ppl try to get a lesser price and want cheaper smaller tyres fitted, but that is probably their fault getting 225s on 8.5 rims. they do have brand rims and they do have cheap ones for those who want them. problems are probably with $800 rim and tyre packages, lol tyres cost more than that..just don't buy cheap unknowns.
they do have very good service for how busy they are, that place seems to be flat out all the time.



Tempe shouldnt fit too small tyres to the rims FFS, They have a duty of care.

If the $800 tyre & wheel packages are shit dont sell them. Thats simple. Most people dont know they just want to look cool with a set of rims.

There busy cause they do sell cheap shit & dont give a rats arse, Have a look @ the fully sick "P" platers skylines; Pulsars & they like in there..


JAX even sold me second hand wheels at a brand new price.



You bought second hand rims @ a new price..

[vussute]

i am on my 4th set of wheels from them and will use them again for my next set. i have them Zenetti Kaotik's black centres with polished lip on my rx7 i drove in that day just looking and drove out 1 hour latter with these wheels fitted also had 2 sets sent 2 me and was over night delivery and that was 2 vic.

[mechatron]

You bought second hand rims @ a new price..

I didn't find this out until a bit later on. If curious, read the thread below:
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=42933&highlight=jax+second+hand

[MickmeMate]

Tempe is one of my clients and i have seen the amount of sales they go through its unbelievable so in saying that they cant be that bad but i remember i had a wheel alignment done by them and it was the worst one i ever had but each to there own. They have just opened a new showroom its really nice and they have a huge selection.

[HSV590]

Hey guys,

I'm looking at getting a set of wheels for my silver ute in a few months..Bring on the tax check, Woohoo!
I really like the look and simplicity of the Zenetti Kaotik's (black centres with polished lip). I live in Brisbane and haven't found anyone who sells them here, and I've read a few things on here about Tempe being a bit dodgy. Anyone know of a place around Bris, preferably southside or if the things said about tempe are true?
Thanks,
Matt

Not sure if they have the wheel your looking for but Keith 4 wheels in Slacks Creek are great to deal with, got plenty of choices there...
Cheers

[dmenace]

I didn't find this out until a bit later on. If curious, read the thread below:
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=42933&highlight=jax+second+hand

You think thats bad?

Tempe have sold 2nd hand tyres as new... A good friend of mine was a tyre fitter and told me this... They would sell them to women etc who didn't have a clue...

[Toast]

Just a bit off topic for a second.
You're always gonna get dodgey workers/sale reps, no matter where you go IMO. I've been looking around for other wheel/tyre distributors other than Tempe. Only just started but I've been looking for some Zenetti Kaotik's (19 x 8's and 19 x 9.5's) and getting prices from different places, haven't looked in my own state as of yet though...

Can't remember the others I enquirred with but here's two I'd like to know of.
Wheel Worx and 7 Day Tyres.
Has anyone ever bought rims or tyres from either of them? If so what was their service like?
I'm not put off by Tempe (yet), but if they sold me crap they'd definately know about it, one way or another. If fitting a tyre that's too small for a wide rim is so dangerous, then why on earth do they do it!?
Companies like that need to be put out of business, or slapped with a huge fine at least! :soap:

[dyno junkie]

You get what you pay for.

I bought a set of wheels and tyres a few years ago for our VY Wagon.
I wasn't surprised that I had to have rear guards rolled; even though I was assured this would not be required.
I wasn't happy to find that one of the rims was buckled - had a bad vibration with the "balanced wheels and tyres" that arrived on a pallet, after trying to get them ballance at our local tyre shop you can imagine my surprise to see the 4 wheels spun up on the balancing machine and to find one of them was faulty/buckled.

Customer service about the quality of the supplied wheels was at best no existant.

[shakows]

I think the standard rule applies

You get what you pay for

Saying that, I got a set of 17"s a couple of years ago for my AWD Magna from Tempe, was very happy with the service and the wheel's

[team illucid]

I will actually give a shout out to Tempe for their tyres though.

245/35/20 Kumho KU19 x2 + 275/30/20 Kumho KU19 x for $880 ex GST delivered straight to the door via TNT.

Pretty happy with that, especially given what most tyre shops in Canberra want to charge.

[Hi Octane]

^^ Wait till you get them & let us know.

Just make sure of date & are they complies to Au standards.

[team illucid]

^^ Wait till you get them & let us know.

Just make sure of date & are they complies to Au standards.

KU19 are not a current model, so they are older stock of course.

They arrived this morning, all good and complies with the tyre placard.

[Hi Octane]

Good price mate.