Reply from 4wheelonline.comJun 13, 2019
Good Day Jessica,
We apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this situation has caused you. This was not a 4WheelOnline.com purchase but a purchase from Walmart Online which have different return policies than 4WheelOnline.com.
Walmart's Return Policies only allow customers to return their orders within thirty (30) days of delivery. After that there is no warranty unless one is offered by the manufacturer.
Cruiser Alloy, the manufacturer of the wheel, does offer a Limited Ninety (90) Day Warranty for manufacturer defects to the finish.
When you contacted us in May it was not only outside Walmart's Return Policies, but outside the warranty policy for the manufacturer.
However, as a customer courtesy, we contacted the manufacturer and attempted to get the manufacturer to accept the wheels under warranty.
Cruiser Alloy asked us to provide the photos you had submitted so they could make a determination. Based on the photos you provided (https://imgur.com/a/V28tDH0), the manufacturer determined that even IF you had been inside the warranty period, the damage would not be covered as it was caused by "User Error" (i.e. Collision, Scrape, Vandalism, Road Hazard, Etc.).
While some brick and mortar vendors do offer Road Hazard Coverage for an additional charge, as an online seller we are unable to do so.
Finally, I want to apologize that the person/people you spoke with were not more empathetic. I understand you were upset that the manufacturer determined this was caused by damage, but we had no control over that decision.
However, based on your comments it could have been explained more carefully why your claim was denied.
Finally, as a women running an office full of men, can assure you as the General Manager I do NOT allow sexism in my office. I do not know who you spoke with, but it obviously was not me.
Thank you for being a valued customer,
Loretta
General Manager