cracking 124 wheels
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I was at the local BMW dealer and they had a sign posted regarding 6 series ellipsoid wheels I think style 122? Don't remember. Anyway, they were found to be defective causing them to crack. I don't remeber the terms of the settlement, but I think they would either replace or reimburse your expenses on wheels. Maybe the 124's are soon to be in the same boat?
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Yea I've owned 2 previous cars on coilovers w/ low profile tires in NYC and never had a problem. You mean to tell me a BMW's wheels are that fragile? I was pissed when I saw the bends and cracks and I drive like a grandma on the streets smh
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I hadn't heard about the flaws in the flower power 121 wheels, but maybe some of the 6-series guys have. The 124 cracking issues have been around for years. It seems inconsistent though, as some have had no complaints at all.
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The 124's crack on the inner lip. RFT's seem to make matters worse.
I've got a set of 123's and they've been repaired MANY times. I think I've had each one of them repaired at least once either for cracks or bends.
Honestly, I can't say whether I blame BMW for it or not, but I know that sure as heck, no other wheels I've ever had before EVER cracked or bent.
I've got a set of 123's and they've been repaired MANY times. I think I've had each one of them repaired at least once either for cracks or bends.
Honestly, I can't say whether I blame BMW for it or not, but I know that sure as heck, no other wheels I've ever had before EVER cracked or bent.
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Three out of four of my 124's are cracked. Three month ago one of the cracked rims got worse to the point that it could not be
fixed. So I was left with two options. Option 1)buy a new 124 and run flat tire or option 2) buy new aftermarket wheels and
all season tires. I decided on option 2 and I purchased a set of bayern multi wheels and continental dws tires. I couldn't be
happier with the ride quality and appearance of the wheels. However I will most likely replace the damaged 124 and purchase a
set of winter tires.
fixed. So I was left with two options. Option 1)buy a new 124 and run flat tire or option 2) buy new aftermarket wheels and
all season tires. I decided on option 2 and I purchased a set of bayern multi wheels and continental dws tires. I couldn't be
happier with the ride quality and appearance of the wheels. However I will most likely replace the damaged 124 and purchase a
set of winter tires.
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Was at my dealer today and saw the same sign on the 121's. Was the result of a class-action lawsuit...