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09-29-2004, 07:04 AM
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Fixing bend rims are not very economically benefitial I think. As it will cost you $150-$200 plus shipping (2-ways), plus you'll be out of car for a while.
The wheel will not be as round or sturdy after it's been fixed, so I would recommend you buy a new set.
You can get OEM style 124 very easily on ebay, or just ask members in this board. I am sure many people, whom have upgraded to after market rims would still have a set to sell.
Or perhaps replicas may be your way to go. I don't know their quality though, so you may want to check on that first.
Good luck
The wheel will not be as round or sturdy after it's been fixed, so I would recommend you buy a new set.
You can get OEM style 124 very easily on ebay, or just ask members in this board. I am sure many people, whom have upgraded to after market rims would still have a set to sell.
Or perhaps replicas may be your way to go. I don't know their quality though, so you may want to check on that first.
Good luck
09-29-2004, 07:19 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Sep 29 2004, 09:07 AM
Thanks everyone for your kindness.
Looks like I'm going to try and get them fixed (quoted $140.00 per rim)
JDN, It's pretty funny on the replies here vs. Roadfly!!!
Looks like I'm going to try and get them fixed (quoted $140.00 per rim)
JDN, It's pretty funny on the replies here vs. Roadfly!!!
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09-29-2004, 07:47 AM
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I initially tried the Ebay route and as always I was outbided. Seller was asking $900.00 for all four with tires. It closed @ $1500.00.
Also I don't see any Style 124 rims/tires combos on ebay right now.
I initially tried the Ebay route and as always I was outbided. Seller was asking $900.00 for all four with tires. It closed @ $1500.00.
Also I don't see any Style 124 rims/tires combos on ebay right now.
09-29-2004, 07:53 AM
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Hubcap Tire & Wheel of N J
782 Us Highway 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 846-8352
Ask for Doug. He charges $75/wheel I believe and can fix many bends on site.
Thanks,
Dave
782 Us Highway 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 846-8352
Ask for Doug. He charges $75/wheel I believe and can fix many bends on site.
Thanks,
Dave
09-29-2004, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' date='Sep 28 2004, 10:23 PM
Perhaps invest in some OEM rims for your next purchase.? OEM rims can be bent too, but should be much sturdier than replicas.?
Or some nice aftermarket wheels.
Or some nice aftermarket wheels.
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09-29-2004, 08:09 AM
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I wouldn't get them fixed if I were you. On ebay you can get 4 rims with tires for around 800 bucks..
I agree new wheels might be a better idea. Steel wheels are more easily fixed, but I just can't escape the thought that, for an alloy wheel, I would have caused microscopic cracks or other structural problems, that would only appear later, or cause loss of pressure later, etc. You can't complain later to the guys who fixed your wheels, because I assume they warn you that all wheels leak, crack, etc.
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[/quote]I agree new wheels might be a better idea. Steel wheels are more easily fixed, but I just can't escape the thought that, for an alloy wheel, I would have caused microscopic cracks or other structural problems, that would only appear later, or cause loss of pressure later, etc. You can't complain later to the guys who fixed your wheels, because I assume they warn you that all wheels leak, crack, etc.
09-29-2004, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Sep 29 2004, 10:07 AM
JDN, It's pretty funny on the replies here vs. Roadfly!!!
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09-29-2004, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by tab545' date='Sep 29 2004, 10:09 AM
I wouldn't get them fixed if I were you. On ebay you can get 4 rims with tires for around 800 bucks..
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I agree new wheels might be a better idea. Steel wheels are more easily fixed, but I just can't escape the thought that, for an alloy wheel, I would have caused microscopic cracks or other structural problems, that would only appear later, or cause loss of pressure later, etc. You can't complain later to the guys who fixed your wheels, because I assume they warn you that all wheels leak, crack, etc.
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[/quote]I agree with tab545 a 100%. What if one of the rims colapses or something.. brrrrr..