Cracked rim

WOT Bimmer · 05-18-2015, 04:38 PM

Hey all,

I am sitting at the tire shop now getting new tires, and they just informed me one of my rear wheels has a crack in the rim. I saw it, and it's not too bad, but a crack nonetheless. The tire is not leaking. Should I be concerned and seek out a replacement or just drive it? It's a daily driver - no tracking.

Cloud9blue · 05-18-2015, 04:47 PM

How would you feel if you have a crack on your control arms or subframe? A crack on your wheel isn't any better than that. Replace it as soon as possible.

05-18-2015, 06:32 PM

Crack kills...get it fixed.

AceOnShake · 05-18-2015, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FCobra94

Crack kills...get it fixed.

This. Should be around 100 bucks. Don't risk it because I'm sure your family wants you to be safe.

feuer · 05-18-2015, 09:00 PM

BMW OEM wheels are very brittle. There was recent class action for cracked style 296. RFT doesn't help much either. Just get it replaced. Cracked wheel isn't really worth fixing.

WOT Bimmer · 05-18-2015, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FCobra94

Crack kills...get it fixed.

As in have it welded?

techwhiz · 05-19-2015, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

As in have it welded?

They will cut into the crack to relieve stress.
Then they will weld it. Then machine.
Paint too if they are good.

I had a wheel fixed recently.
I just did a detail inspection and I cracked 3 Forgestar wheels.
So much for stronger and lighter than cast.
I'm running Apex now.

I'm throwing a set of $1600 forgestars in the recycle bin.

Cloud9blue · 05-19-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by feuer

BMW OEM wheels are very brittle. There was recent class action for cracked style 296. RFT doesn't help much either. Just get it replaced. Cracked wheel isn't really worth fixing.

OEM wheels vary a lot in quality, depending on the wheel style apparently. The 19" style 230 wheels made by BBS I used to have were probably the strongest wheels I had for this car, aside from the 18" Apex that I currently have.

I have hit multiple potholes and asphalt "winkles" on the highway that are high enough to get air born, but still run straight and true after the first two years running with the factory wheels on the car. And that is with low profile stock RFT on these 19" factory wheels...

WOT Bimmer · 05-19-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by techwhiz

I'm throwing a set of $1600 forgestars in the recycle bin.

Why not just fix them?

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Originally Posted by Cloud9blue

OEM wheels vary a lot in quality, depending on the wheel style apparently. The 19" style 230 wheels made by BBS I used to have were probably the strongest wheels I had for this car, aside from the 18" Apex that I currently have.

I have hit multiple potholes and asphalt "winkles" on the highway that are high enough to get air born, but still run straight and true after the first two years running with the factory wheels on the car. And that is with low profile stock RFT on these 19" factory wheels...

Interesting... These are style 286, so not sure if these are some of the more brittle ones. I am probably going to see about getting it welded.

feuer · 05-19-2015, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

Interesting... These are style 286, so not sure if these are some of the more brittle ones. I am probably going to see about getting it welded.

http://www.hubcaphaven.com/mm5/merch...FYQAaQod2lYA5Q
just replace it with refurbished one. it will cost about the same to get it fix.

Cloud9blue · 05-19-2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

Why not just fix them?

Interesting... These are style 286, so not sure if these are some of the more brittle ones. I am probably going to see about getting it welded.

You can check the back side of the rim spokes to see if it has manufacturer stamps. That way you would know who made those wheels for BMW.

I know the BBS made style 189 and 230 are pretty resistant to road damage.

But some wheels are just shitty quality. If you find yourself bending/cracking a wheel or two every season, it might cheaper just replacing them with better quality ones.

feuer · 05-19-2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cloud9blue

OEM wheels vary a lot in quality, depending on the wheel style apparently. The 19" style 230 wheels made by BBS I used to have were probably the strongest wheels I had for this car, aside from the 18" Apex that I currently have.

I have hit multiple potholes and asphalt "winkles" on the highway that are high enough to get air born, but still run straight and true after the first two years running with the factory wheels on the car. And that is with low profile stock RFT on these 19" factory wheels...

style 230? when I was shopping for wheels that would clear my brakes I came a cross 2 different sets style 230, here locally in Chicago, that had cracked rear rims. not kidding! my tire guy told me to stay away from style 230. just type style 230 cracked an see:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...190162&page=10
http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124371
and many more...

Cloud9blue · 05-19-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by feuer

style 230? when I was shopping for wheels that would clear my brakes I came a cross 2 different sets style 230, here locally in Chicago, that had cracked rear rims. not kidding! my tire guy told me to stay away from style 230. just type style 230 cracked an see:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...190162&page=10
http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124371
and many more...

I think it is the style 225M that have a lot of issues...

I drove around Chicago for almost two years and did a road trip to the East Coast with the stock 230 wheels before I sold them, which I still regret...

But anyway, I never had a single crack or bend on those wheels... Those wheels served me well despite the awful stock RFT, from my own experience.

techwhiz · 05-19-2015, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

Why not just fix them?

At $150+ per wheel no way.
I fixed one because I needed the car back on the road. It had two cracks and a bend. Cost $200.

Add another $300 for the other two and I was almost 50% to a set of Apex wheels.

I have the Forgestars sitting in my garage.
Anyone that wants them can have them for $250. The two rears are cracked but the fronts are fine. One of the fronts was cracked, then repaired.

chinko · 06-01-2015, 05:17 PM

What do you do with cracked rims? Sell them to the allow recycle place?

Jaronbwall · 06-02-2015, 08:47 AM

I wouldn't fix or weld a wheel. Wouldn't that throw off the balance of the wheel and cause highway vibration?

chinko · 06-02-2015, 04:30 PM

dont do repairs, I tried repairs for my original 230 BMW wheels at a professional place but it will crack again and again. Waste of money.
I still have that set laying around in storage not sure what to do with it

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chinko First Lieutenant 48 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: montreal iTrader: (0)	dont do repairs, I tried repairs for my original 230 BMW wheels at a professional place but it will crack again and again. Waste of money. I still have that set laying around in storage not sure what to do with it
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