BMW vs. Pothole = 2 completely crack wheels

calvino · 08-20-2009, 05:53 PM

Yesterday I was going back home when I suddenly hit a pothole.

I did not even see it.

I hit it at about 45MPH

the result: two completely crack wheels!!!

the tires are the only thing holding the wheels together...

fck my life!!!

Jred22 · 08-20-2009, 05:54 PM

holy shit.

HazChem · 08-20-2009, 05:55 PM

Wow, that is crazy!!! I have never seen it that bad... I hope you're ok and that your brakes didn't get messed up!

aut0sh0cker · 08-20-2009, 05:56 PM

holy hell

ak335 · 08-20-2009, 05:56 PM

wooooooooooooooooooow, ive never seen a crack like that before,

hey atleast u can now upgrade to some 19s

Ryan323i · 08-20-2009, 05:58 PM

holy crap that's crazy! i hit a nasty pothole with my last car and it just bent the rim.

Ramos · 08-20-2009, 05:58 PM

That is not normal dude, I've hot my fair share of nasty pot holes at speeds faster than 45MPH, and I've managed to damage the tires (bubbles on the sidewall) but the rims same as yours 162's held up like a champ, not even bent... You have defective rims, go to BMW and demand new rims and tires on all 4 corners and free alignment...
You might have the case, and they BMWNA may be afraid of a law suit and fix it for you since this is not normal damage for sure

Cloud9blue · 08-20-2009, 05:58 PM

That must have been a hell of pothole to destroy a OEM wheel like that. Check suspension and brake disc/caliper for damage too.

jrsbeamer335 · 08-20-2009, 05:59 PM

WTF! wow thats insane! glad nothing happened to you, keep us updated on the new wheels

Cloud9blue · 08-20-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramos

That is not normal dude, I've hot my fair share of nasty pot holes at speeds faster than 45MPH, and I've managed to damage the tires (bubbles on the sidewall) but the rims same as yours 162's held up like a champ, not even bent... You have defective rims, go to BMW and demand new rims and tires on all 4 corners and free alignment...
You might have the case, and they BMWNA may be afraid of a law suit and fix it for you since this is not normal damage for sure

+1 on that too. OEM wheels are super strong. And from my experience in Chicago with my 19" style 230, I have hit countless potholes and some even at +60mph. But I have yet to make a slight dint on the wheels. At 45mph, it really shouldn't crack open like an egg, even if it is an one-foot deep crater you hit.

MCMLXXXIX · 08-20-2009, 06:04 PM

HOLY SHIT
thats way too much damage from a pothole at 45 mph. damn!!

Nakkamura · 08-20-2009, 06:04 PM

damn that is raw. tough luck bro

ToadHollow · 08-20-2009, 06:08 PM

It wouldn't take much to bring these wheels to a reputable shop. High end shops are able to x-ray metal composition and would be able to tell you if the wheel is defective or not. Obviously, these are. Just a "cya" that may be helpful should the dealer want to call "abuse" and charge you for replacement cost ..

The HACK · 08-20-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramos

That is not normal dude, I've hot my fair share of nasty pot holes at speeds faster than 45MPH, and I've managed to damage the tires (bubbles on the sidewall) but the rims same as yours 162's held up like a champ, not even bent... You have defective rims, go to BMW and demand new rims and tires on all 4 corners and free alignment...
You might have the case, and they BMWNA may be afraid of a law suit and fix it for you since this is not normal damage for sure

Actually I shattered 2 BBS RGRs, reputedly one of the strongest wheels you can buy on the market, on a pothole I couldn't see because rain water completely covered it at ~40 mph. And the tire didn't have any bubbles. It really depends on the speed, size and depth of the pothole, and how you hit it to determine what gets broken and what doesn't.

And the fact that TWO wheels shattered like that would lead me to believe it's not casting defect, because I have seen that wheels stronger than OEM can and do shatter like that when impacted.

RedlineSi · 08-20-2009, 06:12 PM

Contact the city. They should be liable for that.

Alpine335TT · 08-20-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The HACK

Actually I shattered 2 BBS RGRs

Don't say that

Roowah · 08-20-2009, 06:28 PM

Whoa! I've never seen anything like that before.

You are VERY lucky to be safe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedlineSi

Contact the city. They should be liable for that.

I completely agree with this. It may take a whole lot of red tape, but I would definitely pursue it. If you can, take a picture of the pothole for evidence, and record the date and time of the incident.

modbargains · 08-20-2009, 06:33 PM

I too have never see anything like that before. Glad to see that you're safe.

At least now you have an excuse to get new wheels

RedlineSi · 08-20-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roowah

Whoa! I've never seen anything like that before.

You are VERY lucky to be safe.

I completely agree with this. It may take a whole lot of red tape, but I would definitely pursue it. If you can, take a picture of the pothole for evidence, and record the date and time of the incident.

I've heard stories of people going after the city, but I have no first hand experience. Contact them and see what can happen. Maybe ask your insurance company for advice.

Priority 1 · 08-20-2009, 06:50 PM

I'd love for you to go back and take a picture of the pothole...

ianthegreat · 08-20-2009, 06:51 PM

Wow

VTECaddict · 08-20-2009, 06:54 PM

WTFFFFF?!

Good thing you weren't hurt. Hopefully the suspension and stuff is not messed up.

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