Just got new wheels on my car yesterday...
04-13-2012, 06:50 PM
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My Ride: E60525i: Logic 7, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, CIC Retrofit, OEM Nav activation, new controller, Combox, 6FL/6NR , Heated Steering Wheel, 6 Speed STEPTRONIC, Bluetooth, 6 CD Changer, Escort 8500 X50 Hardwired, Remus Exhaust, 35% tint, Alufe
... and the wonderful state state of NJ has again robbed me of two quality wheels. I drove over 40 miles around Manatthan, Queens, Brooklyn then back to Manhattan today... my first 3 minutes back into NJ through the Lincoln Tunnel (which of course I never do except today of all days the 13th) and I bent both the front and the rear left wheels. The annoying thing is that I wasn't going more than 50 miles an hour. Anyone know if I'll be okay with a bend like this? Or if it can be repaired. Thanks.
04-13-2012, 06:52 PM
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My Ride: E60525i: Logic 7, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, CIC Retrofit, OEM Nav activation, new controller, Combox, 6FL/6NR , Heated Steering Wheel, 6 Speed STEPTRONIC, Bluetooth, 6 CD Changer, Escort 8500 X50 Hardwired, Remus Exhaust, 35% tint, Alufe
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04-13-2012, 07:53 PM
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My Ride: E60525i: Logic 7, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, CIC Retrofit, OEM Nav activation, new controller, Combox, 6FL/6NR , Heated Steering Wheel, 6 Speed STEPTRONIC, Bluetooth, 6 CD Changer, Escort 8500 X50 Hardwired, Remus Exhaust, 35% tint, Alufe
Really? If there's no air leak by am do you think I'll be ok to drive to Philly and back tomorrow?
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04-13-2012, 09:19 PM
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LOL, ya I find it kinda funny also. DEAD SEXY! . I am completely serious. You take a good size rubber mallet and give that wheel a few good smacks. It will go right back into shape, maybe not perfect, but it will be hard to tell where it is. I have done it quite a few times. If it holds air, you should be fine on the drive back. Thats not a very bad bend hoenstly, and I would imagine it holds air fine.
04-13-2012, 11:25 PM
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It's cracked actually. There goes all hope for that wheel.
04-14-2012, 06:18 AM
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What brand are they? Most reputable wheels will have some sort of structural warranty on them. Might be worth looking into, especially if there is no real damage to the tire.
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shit thats messed up, I was just giving nj praise because I was driving on the jersey side of the palisades yesterday just loving the smooth pavement and literally as soon as the sign said welcome to newyork the pavement changed and I heard my car louder. but anyway good luck