Enforcer
I put new tires on the rear only to find a flat tire the next day.So, I figured I'd take it back, they'd reseat the bead and done....nope. They found a crack.
Anyone have a broken set in Southern California? I'd like to replace this one wheel... please let me know! Thanks
06 330Ci ZHP, 6mt, nav, silver cube, alcantara
04 330Ci ZHP, 6mt, nav, black cube, leather
Messaggero
I had two cracks like that, one on front, one on rear. One was welded up by a wheel shop, nice and strong but ugly as they left additional aluminum on inner barrel for extra strength. Other one I drilled hole at end of crack, hacksawed a slot where the crack was, and filled it with some epoxy. So far it's held up several months, but I wouldn't call it a professional repair...
Edit: on the welded rim, the ugliness is on the inner lip so only apparent when you take the wheel off the car.
Last edited by LivesNearCostco; 05-13-2014 at 07:52 AM.
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135's FTL.
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Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Campieri
I have one in Sacramento
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In the market for an E90 M3
Big Earner
That sucks...
Big Earner
Do they crack more than others?Originally Posted by danewilson77
His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
Hers: 04 330i ZSP
2004 325 M56 Steel Blue Metallic - Sold
Stephen's DD & AutoX/HPDE Build Thread
Stewart WP - Z4M LCAB - M3 trans/motor mounts - DICE MediageBridge Duo - ARC-8 17x8.5"
DrVANOS - Mason Engineering Race Strut Bar - E30 Exp. Cap - Custom Black+Beige Interior - M3 Seats
Bilstein PSS10 - Turner Sway Bars 27/21 - ECST RTAB Limiters - R.E. RSM
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Yes.
Samsung Galaxy S5...
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Enforcer
I had this happen on a ultralight weight Honda wheel once. Shortly after leaving the tire shop with new tires one tire went flat. Drove imeadiately back to the tire shop. They accepted fault for cracking the wheel during installation and ordered me a brand new rim at their cost which was about $200.
Associate
found out today that my front passenger side rim was cracked. car was pulling to the right over the weekend so I added air from 22 psi back to 37 psi. checked it at lunch today and it was at 35 psi. had it looked at today after work and that's when they showed me the crack and a very very slow leak. hit a huge pothole about a month ago that destroyed the front passenger tire, so I went ahead and got two new tires for the front. two weeks later or two weeks ago hit another pot hole. I thought the tire was gone but it was fine, it's the rim this time. long story short BMW wants 432.66 for a new rim. getting mine welded for 85 bucks tomorrow at a place called the wheel dr. Who was recommended by BMW, so just get yours welded its cheaper than getting a used one and probably stronger.
Big Earner
What makes these wheels weaker than others? Do other 18s have similar issues?
His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
Hers: 04 330i ZSP
2004 325 M56 Steel Blue Metallic - Sold
Stephen's DD & AutoX/HPDE Build Thread
Stewart WP - Z4M LCAB - M3 trans/motor mounts - DICE MediageBridge Duo - ARC-8 17x8.5"
DrVANOS - Mason Engineering Race Strut Bar - E30 Exp. Cap - Custom Black+Beige Interior - M3 Seats
Bilstein PSS10 - Turner Sway Bars 27/21 - ECST RTAB Limiters - R.E. RSM
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