E61 Touring Discussion The touring is also known as the wagon version of the 5 series.

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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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The wheel can be fixed quite easily but I think the tire needs to be replaced, I hope you have wheel and tire insurance.

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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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This wasn't vandalism, believe it or not. This happened to me too. I hit a man hole cover that was sticking an inch and half above the ground. It hit with such force, that it blew a hole in the sidewall and looked like a "tear" where the rubber blew out. The wheel was also slightly damaged like yours. I was shocked it could do this, as it looked like someone shot a knife into my tire, but that's how it happened to me. This wasn't a knife, which I guess is a good thing for you. If it was, make sure you don't park in any dark, underground parking garages (like that new movie coming out called P2. LOL!).
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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Guys, thanks for your suuport and help on this issue! As C's Bimmer says, I'm very happy if it's not a sabotage as I would dare to park my car unless heavily garded by special trained SAS soldiers...

Short update:

I'll check with my insurance company tomorrow whether this is possible to claim.

I have another scratch onm the wheel that's even worse, but it's not that difficult to repair. There's a specialist in Helsingborg 60 kms north that will fix that.

New tyre is ordered and will hopefully arrive on Friday.
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