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How about repairing the wheels? It'll be cheaper than buying a new one.
My wife has twice damaged my wheels. The first time was one wheel and she fixed it for about $200. The second time, she scraped both wheels on the drivers side. I also found a dent on a third wheel which I have no clue where it came from. I had all three wheels fixed to the tune of $680!!! Oh well, still cheaper than buying a new wheel.
My wife has twice damaged my wheels. The first time was one wheel and she fixed it for about $200. The second time, she scraped both wheels on the drivers side. I also found a dent on a third wheel which I have no clue where it came from. I had all three wheels fixed to the tune of $680!!! Oh well, still cheaper than buying a new wheel.
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='348227' date='Oct 24 2006, 01:14 AM
How about repairing the wheels? It'll be cheaper than buying a new one.
My wife has twice damaged my wheels. The first time was one wheel and she fixed it for about $200. The second time, she scraped both wheels on the drivers side. I also found a dent on a third wheel which I have no clue where it came from. I had all three wheels fixed to the tune of $680!!! Oh well, still cheaper than buying a new wheel.
My wife has twice damaged my wheels. The first time was one wheel and she fixed it for about $200. The second time, she scraped both wheels on the drivers side. I also found a dent on a third wheel which I have no clue where it came from. I had all three wheels fixed to the tune of $680!!! Oh well, still cheaper than buying a new wheel.
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The shop I took my wheels to is very reputable and have been around for years. My wheels look brand new. Yours might be cheaper to fix considering it's just the stock aluminum wheels whereas mine are forged wheels. It's worth checking out and getting a quote if you have a wheel repair shop in your area.
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='348334' date='Oct 24 2006, 10:24 AM
The shop I took my wheels to is very reputable and have been around for years. My wheels look brand new. Yours might be cheaper to fix considering it's just the stock aluminum wheels whereas mine are forged wheels. It's worth checking out and getting a quote if you have a wheel repair shop in your area.
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='348342' date='Oct 24 2006, 07:40 AM
Damn...she did that to your RAD's? Oh, I'd def kill my wife if she scuffed those things. OK. I'll check it out. Thanks for the tip.
The first time it happened, I was at work. She freaked out so she brought it to the wheel repair place and had them fix it while she waited. When I saw her later on that day, her sister kept asking me if I noticed anything different so I asked why that one wheel was cleaner than the rest.
The second time was more painful since I saw what happened to the wheels. :'(
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='348388' date='Oct 24 2006, 12:51 PM
Yep. My poor wheels.
The first time it happened, I was at work. She freaked out so she brought it to the wheel repair place and had them fix it while she waited. When I saw her later on that day, her sister kept asking me if I noticed anything different so I asked why that one wheel was cleaner than the rest.
The second time was more painful since I saw what happened to the wheels. :'(
The first time it happened, I was at work. She freaked out so she brought it to the wheel repair place and had them fix it while she waited. When I saw her later on that day, her sister kept asking me if I noticed anything different so I asked why that one wheel was cleaner than the rest.
The second time was more painful since I saw what happened to the wheels. :'(
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Sorry to hear about the wheel. But, look on the bright side - no bodywork was involved. I learned the hard way to smile and write the check when it involves my car & wife, largely based on the fact that I have an ex-wife.
Try Bavarian Auto www.bavauto.com They carry pretty much all of the current BMW wheels.
Try Bavarian Auto www.bavauto.com They carry pretty much all of the current BMW wheels.
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='348388' date='Oct 25 2006, 12:51 AM
Yep. My poor wheels.
The first time it happened, I was at work. She freaked out so she brought it to the wheel repair place and had them fix it while she waited. When I saw her later on that day, her sister kept asking me if I noticed anything different so I asked why that one wheel was cleaner than the rest.
The second time was more painful since I saw what happened to the wheels. :'(
The first time it happened, I was at work. She freaked out so she brought it to the wheel repair place and had them fix it while she waited. When I saw her later on that day, her sister kept asking me if I noticed anything different so I asked why that one wheel was cleaner than the rest.
The second time was more painful since I saw what happened to the wheels. :'(
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='348115' date='Oct 23 2006, 07:42 PM
Tonight, my wife was driving home from work and something hit the rear wheel and caused major curb rash and some chipping. I need to replace this wheel. The worst part is, I spent all day Saturday detailing the car only to come home to this. She claims it was something sticking out in the road, but I don't see how that's possible considering the front is fine. It had to be a curb.
It's style 123 18" and has the high offset of ET43 (xi).
Anyone know where I can order 1 wheel and what I'm going to pay? bmwwheels.com wants $297/wheel, which seems a bit high. I don't want any replica's either. OEM only. What about Crevier BMW?
I could strangle her!!!
It's style 123 18" and has the high offset of ET43 (xi).
Anyone know where I can order 1 wheel and what I'm going to pay? bmwwheels.com wants $297/wheel, which seems a bit high. I don't want any replica's either. OEM only. What about Crevier BMW?
I could strangle her!!!
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Originally Posted by cobradav' post='349647' date='Oct 28 2006, 10:41 AM
Ask your dealer (or other owners in area) for a wheel repair vendor. They can come to your house or work location, take away wheel/tire and return in 24 or 48 hours. I did this and worked out really well. Straightened and painted. But I had extra car so car just stayed on jack stands until he returned.