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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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I cracked the left rear wheel in my 04 545 Sport, the 18x9 one. Its on the outside so I sent it to a wheel repair shop to see if they can fix it, its just a small hairline crack and its leaking air.

If they can't fix it, is there anywhere I can find a used one? My last resort is the dealer...

What are these wheels called?

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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TTA89' post='1088968' date='Jan 12 2010, 10:48 AM
I cracked the left rear wheel in my 04 545 Sport, the 18x9 one. Its on the outside so I sent it to a wheel repair shop to see if they can fix it, its just a small hairline crack and its leaking air.

If they can't fix it, is there anywhere I can find a used one? My last resort is the dealer...

What are these wheels called?

Thanks
-Mike
Wheels that crack from impact damage might be repaired. You should have your wheel repair shop determine if the crack was a structural failure (NOT from impact damage) - that should be reported to BMW. Maybe an oppt'y for them to replace it under some sort of warranty. Under normal use an allow wheel should last a long long time.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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Here is one. Anyone used these guys?

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/BMW/5+SERI...004/A-59479U20/

I'm sure its pothole related, I have my snows on the car which are smaller than the stock tires. Calling the dealer for a warranty claim is a just a waste of time around here.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TTA89' post='1088968' date='Jan 12 2010, 09:48 AM
I cracked the left rear wheel in my 04 545 Sport, the 18x9 one. Its on the outside so I sent it to a wheel repair shop to see if they can fix it, its just a small hairline crack and its leaking air.

If they can't fix it, is there anywhere I can find a used one? My last resort is the dealer...

What are these wheels called?

Thanks
-Mike
124s maybe? You can find them on e-Bay all the time.
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