Wheel repair or new wheels?

SMadd · 06-22-2014, 03:09 PM

Sweet... These are similar to the BBS deep dish wheels that I had on my M5 10 yeas ago. Those were the good old days.

WapArtist · 06-22-2014, 03:55 PM

absolutely. I had a vintage set of 16" BBS on my 1989 e30 in Gold w/machined dish Looked period on that car and huge considering 14" was stock. Don't laugh...

A ridiculously good deal that I am considering now are the Axiss rounded flat 5 spoke in Graphite with a smooth polished staggered edge on Tire Rack.

@SMADD

2 things. What a Car those M5's are and you are in Alpharetta? You do C&O?

Gav91183 · 06-23-2014, 11:06 AM

So update... They said they are going to fix the wheel. however after talking to the guy I think I may just sell the set and get an "upgrade" to a lighter stiffer wheel. These wheels on there are heavy as hell!.. Any idea on what looks good?

GB-335xiCoupe · 06-23-2014, 01:07 PM

What color is your car? Arctic?
By the way, I would NEVER trust repaired wheels. I'm just that way, I guess. Something that's made the way wheels are, just isn't made to be repaired and still be 100% reliable.

Arctic with Bremmer Kraft BR09 18"

Gav91183 · 06-23-2014, 01:22 PM

My car is space grey... I didn't know there were so many ways wheels were made or they cost so much :/ so much for bolt ons for a while. Plus why are replicas so much cheaper? Quality?

GB-335xiCoupe · 06-23-2014, 01:30 PM

Anzo Vision Matte Graphite:

GB-335xiCoupe · 06-23-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gav91183

My car is space grey... I didn't know there were so many ways wheels were made or they cost so much :/ so much for bolt ons for a while. Plus why are replicas so much cheaper? Quality?

This might answer some questions relating to weight, density, strength. Also price tends to be dictated by how much work goes into the wheels and the technology/machinery required to make them.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=90&

VMRWheels · 06-23-2014, 01:53 PM

Cracks in the barrel can be welded, however I would not expect the wheel to hold up over an extended period of time. Personally, I would get it repaired for the time being, then purchase a replacement. You can always save that repaired wheel as a full sized spare, in the case of an emergency.

Gav91183 · 06-23-2014, 03:49 PM

I just told them to not worry about the cracked one, just buying a new one.. thanks for the input VMR (not in a sarcastic type of way either, kinda sounds like that tho)

JaysBlueE92 · 06-23-2014, 04:08 PM

Seems like you invested a bit already..but may be time to let go. That crack looks tough to fix. Forged, cast, two piece, three piece..I've seen all types from replica price points to $4000+ destroyed. They look good so hopefully when you get them next all works out

Taskmaster · 06-23-2014, 04:28 PM

APEX ERC 8. Lightweight, strong, not overpriced garbage.

DML · 06-23-2014, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gav91183

I wouldnt know which wheels to get... I really like the wheels i have on there, so i may just get them repaired

Repairs seem to never roll the same...If I were you i would look replacement. Good luck

techietaichi · 06-23-2014, 09:38 PM

The integrity of the wheel will never be the same and like someone a few posts ahead of me said, "how long will it last?". Then again, if you really love the wheels you have and trust the guy repairing it, what the hell, why not?

Gav91183 · 06-24-2014, 05:45 PM

Went to pick up a wheel that I had recoated because of rash and they painted it black... smh haha.. I going to get the cracked wheel fixed as a spare now and I ordered a new wheel from N4S and will be here thursday morning. I just hope I bought the right wheel but they look exact, now to see if the color matches. Hyper silver is hyper silver right? haha

WapArtist · 06-24-2014, 05:52 PM

Agreed on the cracked part. In my case it is the inner rim that shifted slightly enough to only cause vibration between 48-51 mph and something some wouldn't notice driving. I couldn't pick it up visually and I scoured them.

No stress spots in paint, gouging etc. I figure it's within limits and worth a try. If they were aftermarket and or worse condition I'd replace

sdbobbyt · 06-24-2014, 07:01 PM

One day hit something that sounded like a pothole. Never saw it, just heard a big "BOOM". The next day went into Discount Tire for a leak. They showed that I had a cracked rim, they said they see it all the time with these cars that have run flats.

I had my wheel repair only last two weeks, then the weld failed and started leaking again. Paid a buck-25 to get it repaired, only to have to buy another set of rims two weeks later. Also decided to get rid of the run flats and get a decent set of non-run flats.

Not worth the money to repair. Just replace. Oh and if you have run flats - get rid of them, they are junk.

Gav91183 · 06-24-2014, 10:49 PM

I refuse to run RFTs! I have heard so many bad things about them I would pull them off of any car that I own. I have some Continental DW on there right now. I just refinished one wheel, and got the crack repaired as a "SPARE". That would be an emergency wheel.

WapArtist · 06-24-2014, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gav91183

I refuse to run RFTs! I have heard so many bad things about them I would pull them off of any car that I own. I have some Continental DW on there right now. I just refinished one wheel, and got the crack repaired as a "SPARE". That would be an emergency wheel.

Amen, I hAve taken 17"RFT stock cars. Overnight on Koni yellows / 18" wheels and Eibachs that rode so smooth and even softer than OEM RFT.

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SMadd Private 3 Rep 96 Posts Drives: '08 335i;'07 X5 3.0si;06MRdstr Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Alpharetta, Ga. iTrader: (0)	Sweet... These are similar to the BBS deep dish wheels that I had on my M5 10 yeas ago. Those were the good old days.
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WapArtist Private First Class 10 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Sedan Sports Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i Sports Sedan [0.00]	absolutely. I had a vintage set of 16" BBS on my 1989 e30 in Gold w/machined dish Looked period on that car and huge considering 14" was stock. Don't laugh... A ridiculously good deal that I am considering now are the Axiss rounded flat 5 spoke in Graphite with a smooth polished staggered edge on Tire Rack. @SMADD 2 things. What a Car those M5's are and you are in Alpharetta? You do C&O? __________________ 2008 E90 328i Sport Sedan 335 189 wheels/Eibach Pro-Kit/H&R 10&12mm/K&N/Charcoal delete/LED Past:2012 R56 MINI S/1992 E34 525i/1989 E30 325ic Last edited by WapArtist; 06-22-2014 at 04:09 PM..
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Gav91183 Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	So update... They said they are going to fix the wheel. however after talking to the guy I think I may just sell the set and get an "upgrade" to a lighter stiffer wheel. These wheels on there are heavy as hell!.. Any idea on what looks good?
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GB-335xiCoupe Libertarian 132 Rep 1,577 Posts Drives: 29k mi per year. Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Green Bay area iTrader: (0)	What color is your car? Arctic? By the way, I would NEVER trust repaired wheels. I'm just that way, I guess. Something that's made the way wheels are, just isn't made to be repaired and still be 100% reliable. Arctic with Bremmer Kraft BR09 18" __________________ 2011 335xi Coupe BSM (e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW, Alpina B3 Flash) Bought 08/09/2013@53,340mi Current 3/13/2019@206,283mi Fail(s): tstat hous/water pump 89k, Chargepipe 106k, coolant tank 114k, FRM3 114k Maint: Walnut blast 101k, Trans/T-case Fluid 103k, OFHG 195k Last edited by GB-335xiCoupe; 06-23-2014 at 01:13 PM..
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Gav91183 Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	My car is space grey... I didn't know there were so many ways wheels were made or they cost so much :/ so much for bolt ons for a while. Plus why are replicas so much cheaper? Quality?
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Gav91183 Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	I just told them to not worry about the cracked one, just buying a new one.. thanks for the input VMR (not in a sarcastic type of way either, kinda sounds like that tho)
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JaysBlueE92 Mr. Monaco 155 Rep 4,197 Posts Drives: Slow.. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E92 [5.00]	Seems like you invested a bit already..but may be time to let go. That crack looks tough to fix. Forged, cast, two piece, three piece..I've seen all types from replica price points to $4000+ destroyed. They look good so hopefully when you get them next all works out
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techietaichi Major 294 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Pre-LCI & 2010 X3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Massghanistan, USA iTrader: (1)	The integrity of the wheel will never be the same and like someone a few posts ahead of me said, "how long will it last?". Then again, if you really love the wheels you have and trust the guy repairing it, what the hell, why not? __________________
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06-24-2014, 05:45 PM	#36
Gav91183 Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	Went to pick up a wheel that I had recoated because of rash and they painted it black... smh haha.. I going to get the cracked wheel fixed as a spare now and I ordered a new wheel from N4S and will be here thursday morning. I just hope I bought the right wheel but they look exact, now to see if the color matches. Hyper silver is hyper silver right? haha
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WapArtist Private First Class 10 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Sedan Sports Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i Sports Sedan [0.00]	Agreed on the cracked part. In my case it is the inner rim that shifted slightly enough to only cause vibration between 48-51 mph and something some wouldn't notice driving. I couldn't pick it up visually and I scoured them. No stress spots in paint, gouging etc. I figure it's within limits and worth a try. If they were aftermarket and or worse condition I'd replace __________________ 2008 E90 328i Sport Sedan 335 189 wheels/Eibach Pro-Kit/H&R 10&12mm/K&N/Charcoal delete/LED Past:2012 R56 MINI S/1992 E34 525i/1989 E30 325ic
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06-24-2014, 07:01 PM	#38
sdbobbyt Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2010 355i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	One day hit something that sounded like a pothole. Never saw it, just heard a big "BOOM". The next day went into Discount Tire for a leak. They showed that I had a cracked rim, they said they see it all the time with these cars that have run flats. I had my wheel repair only last two weeks, then the weld failed and started leaking again. Paid a buck-25 to get it repaired, only to have to buy another set of rims two weeks later. Also decided to get rid of the run flats and get a decent set of non-run flats. Not worth the money to repair. Just replace. Oh and if you have run flats - get rid of them, they are junk.
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06-24-2014, 10:49 PM	#39
Gav91183 Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	I refuse to run RFTs! I have heard so many bad things about them I would pull them off of any car that I own. I have some Continental DW on there right now. I just refinished one wheel, and got the crack repaired as a "SPARE". That would be an emergency wheel.
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