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New wheel or repair?
- Andyarmra
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New wheel or repair?
Hi all,
I have my car in the stealers at the moment for the electrical recall fault and they've "kindly" done a health check on it. Problem is, they say they've found a cracked rim on one of my 326, double spokes alloys (Non-runflats fitted). I only had them refurbished 3 weeks ago and there were no problems then!! I drive pretty carefully and know every pothole around here so I'm a bit miffed to say the least.
Question is, where can I can a replacement rear wheel (if it can't be fixed) as they are quoting £656 for one? I'm Just east of Cambridge so the car is in Cambourne at the moment.
Cheers.
Andy.
I have my car in the stealers at the moment for the electrical recall fault and they've "kindly" done a health check on it. Problem is, they say they've found a cracked rim on one of my 326, double spokes alloys (Non-runflats fitted). I only had them refurbished 3 weeks ago and there were no problems then!! I drive pretty carefully and know every pothole around here so I'm a bit miffed to say the least.
Question is, where can I can a replacement rear wheel (if it can't be fixed) as they are quoting £656 for one? I'm Just east of Cambridge so the car is in Cambourne at the moment.
Cheers.
Andy.
2011 Deep Sea Blue sDrive30i Z4 Highline, 19" 326 Double spoke, M sport, Cream Leather, F & R PDC, Heated Seats, pro nav and SmartTop. Previous cars: 3.0 V6 A4 Audi Quattro and Nissan 200 SX S14a touring.
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It can be welded but there's no guarantee that the repair won't open up again. Personally I would look for a replacement wheel, they must come up on eBay as a starting point.
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Can't see any on eBay that aren't cracked but you can get a new wheel from Leebmann24 for €549 delivered....just under £500 by my calculations. Still sore though.
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You can have my 4 all uncracked with tyres for 600. I am in Colchester. That way you have some spares!!!!
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They have runflats on them so surely they would be the first thing to go?? Will post a picture later
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Entirely possible but the price is attractive as a spare set to me for whatever purpose
Also want to refurb my 313s so a 326 set would be good to keep it on the road while the 313s are sorted.
Also want to refurb my 313s so a 326 set would be good to keep it on the road while the 313s are sorted.
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I will only post 1 picture as they are all the same. No tears in the tyres and none are kerbed. 6mm tread across all 4 bridgestones.
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- Andyarmra
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Thanks for the replies all. The full set is tempting but I'll give it a miss thanks. Black boots on blue isn't my thing but cheers anyway.
I'll look on the Leebmann24 website and see what they have. Either way, this is gonna be a steep bill as they did pick up a few other things which I'll get sorted by my local.
I'll look on the Leebmann24 website and see what they have. Either way, this is gonna be a steep bill as they did pick up a few other things which I'll get sorted by my local.
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It seems to me that the dealers actually look for cracks specifically on these wheels because they know there is a problem and can potentially earn them cash for a replacement wheel.
Do they get the car on the ramps and spin each wheel while searching the inside rim?
I can just imagine that a cheer goes up in the workshop when one of the mechanics finds a crack.
Do they get the car on the ramps and spin each wheel while searching the inside rim?
I can just imagine that a cheer goes up in the workshop when one of the mechanics finds a crack.
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So on the Leebmann website, I get these options. I have tyre pressure warning in my car (tell me if I have low pressure in my tyres on the idrive) BUT my VIN list doesn't say anything about the RDC S2VBA module. Are these two things different? Getting confuzzled!!
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I'm no expert on the E89 but I don't think you have the tyre pressure monitor valves. First option will give you the price for a wheel only, to get to the price I gave you requires sending them a message saying you're a member of a forum and ask for the discount to be applied to your account. Once done the discount will be applied automatically every time.
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Don't bother buying another it will just crack again, and you will be £600 lighter. Best solution is buy some high quality aftermarket alloys and enjoy.
The 326Ms are notorious for cracking
The 326Ms are notorious for cracking
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Only refurbed 3 weeks ago.. I would contact who ever did the ferb and ask if they had noticed anything ??. I would see if they can weld the rim and go down that line. As already mentioned, your bound to get more cracks in them
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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981