Effect/Consequence of Driving on slightly buckled wheel
07-15-2008, 11:33 AM
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Hi all
I've managed to pick up three second hand M5 wheels earlier in the week. Two of them have tyres (although their worn and useless), and the other (a front) has no tyre fitted. Just took some time to inspect them in detail, and on the front one without the tyre the face seems fine (the odd kerb mark is there, see second picture), but on the backside I've noticed a slight buckle. Its buckled slightly inwards so it looks like this (buckled area indicated by arrow):
It looks fairly minor to me, but I'm no expert. Also, it could be that this slight imperfection is emphasised by there being no tyre on the wheel.
My question is, is it dangerous or damaging to the car to drive on a wheel like this ??
Thanks for your help.
I've managed to pick up three second hand M5 wheels earlier in the week. Two of them have tyres (although their worn and useless), and the other (a front) has no tyre fitted. Just took some time to inspect them in detail, and on the front one without the tyre the face seems fine (the odd kerb mark is there, see second picture), but on the backside I've noticed a slight buckle. Its buckled slightly inwards so it looks like this (buckled area indicated by arrow):
It looks fairly minor to me, but I'm no expert. Also, it could be that this slight imperfection is emphasised by there being no tyre on the wheel.
My question is, is it dangerous or damaging to the car to drive on a wheel like this ??
Thanks for your help.
07-15-2008, 11:40 AM
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i dont' know about UK, but in usa it would be 4 benjimins to get them fixed and refinished.
i would get them fixed before driving with them on.
is it dangerous? i can't tell just by looking but it would go through tires faster.
i would get them fixed before driving with them on.
is it dangerous? i can't tell just by looking but it would go through tires faster.
07-15-2008, 11:49 AM
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Its not dangerous if its a small bend like the one pictured. My 124 had a small bend like that and I was fine driving it, even at high speeds. You may experience some vibrations at higher speeds (60 mph+) because of the bend.
07-15-2008, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='624675' date='Jul 15 2008, 08:40 PM
i dont' know about UK, but in usa it would be 4 benjimins to get them fixed and refinished.
i would get them fixed before driving with them on.
is it dangerous? i can't tell just by looking but it would go through tires faster.
i would get them fixed before driving with them on.
is it dangerous? i can't tell just by looking but it would go through tires faster.
07-15-2008, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by anand_rahim' post='624691' date='Jul 15 2008, 08:49 PM
Its not dangerous if its a small bend like the one pictured. My 124 had a small bend like that and I was fine driving it, even at high speeds. You may experience some vibrations at higher speeds (60 mph+) because of the bend.
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Originally Posted by Gudge' post='624696' date='Jul 15 2008, 03:51 PM
What's a 4 benjimins ?? Is that 1 benjomin per wheel ?
like maybe 300-400$ usd to get them all fixed and refinished.
since it's one piece it should be realively easy.
don't know how much it is in UK though.
07-15-2008, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='624699' date='Jul 15 2008, 08:53 PM
no, benjimens is 100$ bill.
like maybe 300-400$ usd to get them all fixed and refinished.
since it's one piece it should be realively easy.
don't know how much it is in UK though.
like maybe 300-400$ usd to get them all fixed and refinished.
since it's one piece it should be realively easy.
don't know how much it is in UK though.
Aah - so you think the buckle can be easily fixed ??
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Originally Posted by Gudge' post='624713' date='Jul 15 2008, 04:03 PM
Aah - so you think the buckle can be easily fixed ??
i had 19s on my e46 3 series that i sold to my sister.
she bent/buckled every single one and paid 75$4=300$ to have each fixed and refinished (she did not clean the wheels either).
lol
it's doable, we have done it.
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thats an easy fix at a good wheel shop
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