E60 Alloy Wheel Cracked
01-21-2005, 05:16 AM
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any suspension damage? I would make sure they check that to.
01-21-2005, 06:48 AM
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The Style 124 wheels are made by BBS, so they should be quality items. I don't know if they're forged or not; after seeing this thread I assume not! If you need a new wheel, try www.bmwwheels.com. Their prices are great, and their service is wonderful. They are an authorized BMW dealer too. I ordered a new wheel, and it was delivered pronto in perfect condition in the factory box. Check it out.
01-21-2005, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by smarty marty' date='Jan 21 2005, 02:40 AM
[quote name='pennetta' date='Jan 21 2005, 01:01 AM']Sorry about the wheel. I see you are in Scotland, but the wives here in the US frequently lie about what they hit and the severity of a hit when returning their husband's car damaged.
Just a thought.
Here's a picture of my car after my wife "supposedly" hit a bird doing 30mph.
Sorry, only kidding. It does seem that the E60 have had more than their share of problems. I have never joined a forum before concerning a car that I was driving so we might just be subject to many more issues then you would ever come across. I know when I read something a sort of hypochondria sets in, as I think I have the A/C pulley problem I read here but my dealer says no. Do other cars listed in onlune forum have this much trouble ?
Just a thought.
Here's a picture of my car after my wife "supposedly" hit a bird doing 30mph.
Sorry, only kidding. It does seem that the E60 have had more than their share of problems. I have never joined a forum before concerning a car that I was driving so we might just be subject to many more issues then you would ever come across. I know when I read something a sort of hypochondria sets in, as I think I have the A/C pulley problem I read here but my dealer says no. Do other cars listed in onlune forum have this much trouble ?
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P.S. In the pictures you posted your wheels look OK, how much for the set?
P.P.S. BMW have sourced a wheel by overnight courier but haven't mentioned costs as yet. The pictures of the other damaged wheels posted are scarily similar to the damage on my own wheel. I do accept the fact that the wheel will take more impact with the run flat and also that the run flat may have in this instance saved the car from going of the road! There was only a scratch on the rim of the wheel probably due to the run flat absorbing the impact.
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[/quote]Smarty Marty, Welcome to the board and thank you for taking my post in the humerous context that it was intended!
Does anyone know who manufactures the wheels for BMW? Maybe a call to the manufacturer might yeild some results. BMW might not be as concerned with the bad press but the manufacturer might and maybe would do something for Smarty Marty.
01-21-2005, 08:59 AM
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Thanks for all the support and info. I went back to the dealer this afternoon to see the wheel as it had been removed from the car. It is split all the way around and the tyre has kept the wheel together.
I have requested a form from the local council for a claim anyway. The wheel is being sent to BMW for analysis and in the meantime a new wheel and tyre is being fitted (again no mention of costs as yet). Car will be ready tomorrow. One concern I have is that if that wheel was faulty then obviously the other 3 are a risk as they are very likely from the same batch? or Am I just being paranoid?
I have requested a form from the local council for a claim anyway. The wheel is being sent to BMW for analysis and in the meantime a new wheel and tyre is being fitted (again no mention of costs as yet). Car will be ready tomorrow. One concern I have is that if that wheel was faulty then obviously the other 3 are a risk as they are very likely from the same batch? or Am I just being paranoid?
01-21-2005, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by smarty marty' date='Jan 21 2005, 11:59 AM
One concern I have is that if that wheel was faulty then obviously the other 3 are a risk as they are very likely from the same batch?? or Am I just being paranoid??
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01-21-2005, 01:17 PM
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Reminds me of the old 84 to 86? Corvette rims rumored to be hollow or subpar.
Reminds me of the old 84 to 86? Corvette rims rumored to be hollow or subpar.
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Originally Posted by smarty marty' date='Jan 21 2005, 12:59 PM
Thanks for all the support and info.? I went back to the dealer this afternoon to see the wheel as it had been removed from the car.? It is split all the way around and the tyre has kept the wheel together.
I have requested a form from the local council for a claim anyway.? The wheel is being sent to BMW for analysis and in the meantime a new wheel and tyre is being fitted (again no mention of costs as yet). Car will be ready tomorrow.? One concern I have is that if that wheel was faulty then obviously the other 3 are a risk as they are very likely from the same batch?? or Am I just being paranoid??
I have requested a form from the local council for a claim anyway.? The wheel is being sent to BMW for analysis and in the meantime a new wheel and tyre is being fitted (again no mention of costs as yet). Car will be ready tomorrow.? One concern I have is that if that wheel was faulty then obviously the other 3 are a risk as they are very likely from the same batch?? or Am I just being paranoid??
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Originally Posted by smarty marty' date='Jan 21 2005, 09:59 AM
Thanks for all the support and info.? I went back to the dealer this afternoon to see the wheel as it had been removed from the car.? It is split all the way around and the tyre has kept the wheel together.
I have requested a form from the local council for a claim anyway.? The wheel is being sent to BMW for analysis and in the meantime a new wheel and tyre is being fitted (again no mention of costs as yet). Car will be ready tomorrow.? One concern I have is that if that wheel was faulty then obviously the other 3 are a risk as they are very likely from the same batch?? or Am I just being paranoid??
I have requested a form from the local council for a claim anyway.? The wheel is being sent to BMW for analysis and in the meantime a new wheel and tyre is being fitted (again no mention of costs as yet). Car will be ready tomorrow.? One concern I have is that if that wheel was faulty then obviously the other 3 are a risk as they are very likely from the same batch?? or Am I just being paranoid??
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Keep us updated on what BMW tells ya. Good luck with the cost. I'm sure they wont charge you right? its not suppose to crack like that!!