My Wheels Are WARPED!!
04-10-2009, 04:42 AM
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I got them balanced today due to vibration when i get around 40 mph and 110mph, turns out they are balanced, but they are either bent or warped. I got them redone completely and i didn't see any bends. My right rear M5 rim is warped. The guy told me if i changed my tires out id feel it less. I need to replace them since the tread is close to bald anyway, but do you think that will ease the vibration? Im so frustrated, i spent $550 getting them all refinished and to solve the vibration because one of the wheels were cracked, and now i find out one of them is Warped. Why is it every time i care about my cars, they end up with more problems. 
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Originally Posted by aresh' post='842840' date='Apr 10 2009, 08:42 AM
I got them balanced today due to vibration when i get around 40 mph and 110mph, turns out they are balanced, but they are either bent or warped. I got them redone completely and i didn't see any bends. My right rear M5 rim is warped. The guy told me if i changed my tires out id feel it less. I need to replace them since the tread is close to bald anyway, but do you think that will ease the vibration? Im so frustrated, i spent $550 getting them all refinished and to solve the vibration because one of the wheels were cracked, and now i find out one of them is Warped. Why is it every time i care about my cars, they end up with more problems.
Are these OEM M5 wheels or reps? If they are reps, punt and get 4 new wheels. IMO you are wasting your time trying to get reps to run perfect, ask me how I know...
04-10-2009, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='842962' date='Apr 10 2009, 11:06 AM
Warped - do you really mean bent? BUMMER
See if the wheel shop that refinished them can also true the bad wheel. It can be done.
See if the wheel shop that refinished them can also true the bad wheel. It can be done.
04-10-2009, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='842972' date='Apr 10 2009, 11:12 PM
Wheel problems are the worst. I have had my share... and it always costs me a ton to get it right. Sorry but the only solution I know will work is new wheels and tires... If you put a new tire on a warped wheel you will ruin the tire. You need to find a very reputable shop that can make sure your wheels are true, straight. Replace any that aren't or are cracked. Welding a cracked wheel may fix the crack but is not good for the balance of the wheel.
Are these OEM M5 wheels or reps? If they are reps, punt and get 4 new wheels. IMO you are wasting your time trying to get reps to run perfect, ask me how I know...
Are these OEM M5 wheels or reps? If they are reps, punt and get 4 new wheels. IMO you are wasting your time trying to get reps to run perfect, ask me how I know...
get some heavier duty wheels seems you drive on some bad roads
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Originally Posted by aresh' post='842953' date='Apr 10 2009, 06:01 PM
opinion and suggestions appreciated 
Aluminum wheels don't like to be maltreated.
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you see when i bought my car it came with my m5 wheels they are all beat up i dont believe in fixing wheels i will just sell them and either upgrade to a 3peice rim forged most likely or get a new set of 166 or a new set of m6 wheels my advice is replace that wheel as repairs only last a few months usually specially if it was a crack or bended rim it will never be perfect as a new one trust me
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Originally Posted by mikeg3tsguap' post='843215' date='Apr 10 2009, 01:17 PM
you see when i bought my car it came with my m5 wheels they are all beat up i dont believe in fixing wheels i will just sell them and either upgrade to a 3peice rim forged most likely or get a new set of 166 or a new set of m6 wheels my advice is replace that wheel as repairs only last a few months usually specially if it was a crack or bended rim it will never be perfect as a new one trust me