VMR V810 Flow Formed fatigue failure

Riick · 09-30-2015, 08:05 AM

I purchased these rims last year from Pyspeed. I was optimistic because they were flow formed and shouldn't fail like cheaper cast rims. They have 30k miles on them.

Yesterday my low tire pressure light came on. Crap. Right rear was down to 20psi. Put some air in it and continued my day. Went home, jacked the car up to find the nail or screw in the tire to repair and didn't find one. Checked the valve stem for leaks. None. Started inspecting the rim.....

Metal fatigue failure where the spoke is connected to the rim barrel. I thought these were supposed to be flow forged for the SPECIFIC reason to not do this. I contacted VMR and waiting for them to wake up and reply. I expect nothing less than manufacturer replacement, this is unacceptable. I wonder if my other rims have fatigue cracks like this, just not leaking yet. I'll check tonight after work when I get my OEM rims out of storage to install. I can't drive on this.

NocturnalEVO · 09-30-2015, 08:27 AM

Oh damn... please keep us updated with what they do for you.

I bought "flow forged" for the same reason..

Riick · 09-30-2015, 03:51 PM

Spoke with Tracy at VMR. They are replacing the rim at no charge and free shipping. What an awesome company and customer service!!!!

NocturnalEVO · 10-01-2015, 02:51 PM

VMR Respect!

pinoye90 · 10-03-2015, 12:16 AM

Wow great company!!! My new wheels where bent right after install and purchase then wheeldude kept dicking me around even after wheels were sent back never received my refund. VMR FOR FUTURE PURCHASES FOR SURE!!!!

techwhiz · 10-05-2015, 03:05 PM

Cool that they stand behind their wheels. Forgestar does not. I have a set of cracked and leaking Forgestars in my garage.

Forgestar = Crap Wheel.

VMRWheels · 10-08-2015, 07:17 PM

Glad that we were able to help you out Riick! We are definitely not used to seeing things of this nature occur with our wheels. When, in the rare occasion, it does, we definitely do everything we can to help out! Feel free to reach out if you have any further issues.

Andrewe92 · 10-09-2015, 11:03 AM

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Glad that we were able to help you out Riick! We are definitely not used to seeing things of this nature occur with our wheels. When, in the rare occasion, it does, we definitely do everything we can to help out! Feel free to reach out if you have any further issues.

I admire when companies stick around the forums and help members out with issues like this, a single post like this can go a long way for company rep!

09-30-2015, 08:05 AM	#1
Riick Banned 136 Rep 818 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	VMR V810 Flow Formed fatigue failure I purchased these rims last year from Pyspeed. I was optimistic because they were flow formed and shouldn't fail like cheaper cast rims. They have 30k miles on them. Yesterday my low tire pressure light came on. Crap. Right rear was down to 20psi. Put some air in it and continued my day. Went home, jacked the car up to find the nail or screw in the tire to repair and didn't find one. Checked the valve stem for leaks. None. Started inspecting the rim..... Metal fatigue failure where the spoke is connected to the rim barrel. I thought these were supposed to be flow forged for the SPECIFIC reason to not do this. I contacted VMR and waiting for them to wake up and reply. I expect nothing less than manufacturer replacement, this is unacceptable. I wonder if my other rims have fatigue cracks like this, just not leaking yet. I'll check tonight after work when I get my OEM rims out of storage to install. I can't drive on this.
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09-30-2015, 08:27 AM	#2
NocturnalEVO Stock 171 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (8)	Oh damn... please keep us updated with what they do for you. I bought "flow forged" for the same reason.. __________________ '09 E92 335i (6MT) Jet Black/Coral Red '11 E90 328i XDrive (6AT) Jet Black/Saddle Brown (wife's car) '06 Evolution IX MR (sold) '06 R6 Anniversary Edition (sold)
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09-30-2015, 03:51 PM	#3
Riick Banned 136 Rep 818 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Spoke with Tracy at VMR. They are replacing the rim at no charge and free shipping. What an awesome company and customer service!!!!
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10-01-2015, 02:51 PM	#4
NocturnalEVO Stock 171 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (8)	VMR Respect! __________________ '09 E92 335i (6MT) Jet Black/Coral Red '11 E90 328i XDrive (6AT) Jet Black/Saddle Brown (wife's car) '06 Evolution IX MR (sold) '06 R6 Anniversary Edition (sold)
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pinoye90 Banned 83 Rep 466 Posts Drives: 07-E90 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: PHX iTrader: (0)	Wow great company!!! My new wheels where bent right after install and purchase then wheeldude kept dicking me around even after wheels were sent back never received my refund. VMR FOR FUTURE PURCHASES FOR SURE!!!!
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10-05-2015, 03:05 PM	#6
techwhiz Colonel 453 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	Cool that they stand behind their wheels. Forgestar does not. I have a set of cracked and leaking Forgestars in my garage. Forgestar = Crap Wheel. __________________ Arctic Metallic\CF Splitters, Spoiler, Mirror Covers\LED Tails\LSD\Tinted\Coded\Apex Square SM10-19"\LED Angel Eyes\Gloss Black Grill\Integrated V1 & Galaxy Tab\M-Performance Brakes\Cobb Tuned\xHP Flash\Resonator Removed and -> is your friend.
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