Kerbed a wheel :'(

DavS1 · 05-07-2011, 08:17 PM

Just 20 mins ago, I need to talk about this............lol

Was dropping the woman off, half asleep....pulled up at hers, reversed straight back next to the kerb, its wet and dark and I thought the shiny kerb top was the gap between the car and the pavement reversed back.....cruunnnchh

what a mess, isn't that deep but it covers about a third of the wheel, proper gutted....

had to be a rear one too, just off to find out how much a new one is going to skin me........

Please leave sympathy here:

DavS1 · 05-07-2011, 08:25 PM

£471.76

marshyrob · 05-08-2011, 01:44 AM

GUTTED!!! I let the missus drive the car and im waiting for the day...........

DavS1 · 05-08-2011, 03:06 AM

It's the worst feeling in the world when you hear that cruuunnnch, i've NEVER kerbed a wheel in my life, and i'm always stupidly carefull....

Got the price wrong, it's £508.51

BanziBarn · 05-08-2011, 03:33 AM

I know the feeling man

G82Dude · 05-08-2011, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DavS1

It's the worst feeling in the world when you hear that cruuunnnch, i've NEVER kerbed a wheel in my life, and i'm always stupidly carefull....

Got the price wrong, it's £508.51

Is that's alloywheeldirect, you forgot delivery => £520.51

ed335d · 05-08-2011, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DavS1

Please leave sympathy here

Nick999 · 05-08-2011, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by uke92dude

Is that's alloywheeldirect, you forgot delivery => £520.51

Time for a set of CSL or BBS LM reps. Four for the price of one 313, and improve the look of your car.

DavS1 · 05-08-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by uke92dude

Is that's alloywheeldirect, you forgot delivery => £520.51

Yea, I was trying to forget the delivery part

One on the bay for £300, second hand but in good cond, just awaiting high res pics to gauge condition, got a mate in bmw on the hunt for one also monday morning...

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Originally Posted by ed335d

Thanks, well deserved and lesson well learned!

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Originally Posted by Nick999

Time for a set of CSL or BBS LM reps. Four for the price of one 313, and improve the look of your car.

This did cross my mind, but I do really like the 313's on my car and would like to keep them! However I wouldn't completely rule out a new set of wheels, but I couldn't sell my 313's without getting a new one to replace the damaged wheel.

What are replica wheels like quality wise, as in...do they buckle easier than OEM wheels? quality of finish?

ed335d · 05-08-2011, 08:35 AM

Is it not repairable?

I'd personally stick with the 313's, they're a lovely looking wheel

Nick999 · 05-08-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DavS1

What are replica wheels like quality wise, as in...do they buckle easier than OEM wheels? quality of finish?

Owners seem to report they are happy with the quality of their replica alloys. Check out the recent CSL rep group buy. My own LM reps are excellent quality. I did consider genuine BBS alloys, but I wouldnt have got much change from £4k.
When I curb my reps, I will simply buy another set of reps for £500. Maybe CSL or M6 next. But I do have my mint OEM 225m's tucked away in the garage for when I sell the car.

DavS1 · 05-08-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ed335d

Is it not repairable?

I'd personally stick with the 313's, they're a lovely looking wheel

Yea i'd reckon it is, but Im thinking it will look different to the other 3 wheels, as it would need diamond cut so therefore would (?) have a slightly different depth on the rim, and possibly finish to the diamond cut face/possible colour match issues...i'd rather just get a factory finished one so it's going to be as close a match as poss, although not the cheapest option, will teach me a lesson

Pics of my stupidity:

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Originally Posted by Nick999

Owners seem to report they are happy with the quality of their replica alloys. Check out the recent CSL rep group buy. My own LM reps are excellent quality. I did consider genuine BBS alloys, but I wouldnt have got much change from £4k.
When I curb my reps, I will simply buy another set of reps for £500. Maybe CSL or M6 next. But I do have my mint OEM 225m's tucked away in the garage for when I sell the car.

Sweet, well it's always an option I guess! certainly for the price it kinda makes sense.

michaelalex17 · 05-08-2011, 09:31 AM

its just curb rash? im pretty sure thats easily repaired

ed335d · 05-08-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelalex17

its just curb rash? im pretty sure thats easily repaired

+1

I would:

1) Get it repaired and see how it looks
2) If not happy with it, buy a new one
3) Sell the refurbed one and reduce the outlay for the new one. Or,
4) Keep the refurbed one as a spare

MickyD'bo · 05-08-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ed335d

+1

I would:

1) Get it repaired and see how it looks
2) If not happy with it, buy a new one
3) Sell the refurbed one and reduce the outlay for the new one. Or,
4) Keep the refurbed one as a spare

+1

Fox530 · 05-08-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick999

Time for a set of CSL or BBS LM reps. Four for the price of one 313, and improve the look of your car.

You cant replace a decent wheel like a 313 with a set of fakes to save a few quid, thats sacrilage

Nick999 · 05-08-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fox530

You cant replace a decent wheel like a 313 with a set of fakes to save a few quid, thats sacrilage

What? You are joking. Just look at my BBS reps,100% better looking than OEM! Just put the over priced OEM's away for when you sell the car.

DavS1 · 05-08-2011, 10:20 AM

Well I'll see what my mate can turn up at BMW first thing tomo, and I'll likely send an email along with pics to these chaps http://www.diamondwheelstech.co.uk/ and see what they reckon to it.

If I get stuck in turning one up at a reasonable price i'll prob get it refurbed and see how it looks and then decide what im going to do based on that!

thanks for the input!

Fox530 · 05-08-2011, 10:20 AM

I've never seen a set of BBS Replicas up close - sure at a distance they look great but how faithful are they to the finish and quality of the original BBS wheel? Have you compared them side by side to a genuine BBS LM?

It seems like the wheel equivilent of buying a fake Rolex.

Obviously they look better than the 225's, but thats because the 225's are horrible.

mark_bmwe90 · 05-08-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick999

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Originally Posted by Fox530

You cant replace a decent wheel like a 313 with a set of fakes to save a few quid, thats sacrilage

What? You are joking. Just look at my BBS reps,100% better looking than OEM! Just put the over priced OEM's away for when you sell the car.

1

I thought that about reps but just bought a set myself and they're brilliant, you're just paying for the badge on OEM. Talk to BMautosport and he might even part ex your 313 if your buying a new set, the trouble is there's too many to choose!

BGM · 05-08-2011, 12:48 PM

why you need a new one? just get it repaired...

jaysus

michaelalex17 · 05-08-2011, 12:56 PM

i said that like 4 hours ago im not sure why he cant get it repaired

05-07-2011, 08:17 PM	#1
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Kerbed a wheel :'( Just 20 mins ago, I need to talk about this............lol Was dropping the woman off, half asleep....pulled up at hers, reversed straight back next to the kerb, its wet and dark and I thought the shiny kerb top was the gap between the car and the pavement reversed back.....cruunnnchh what a mess, isn't that deep but it covers about a third of the wheel, proper gutted.... had to be a rear one too, just off to find out how much a new one is going to skin me........ Please leave sympathy here: __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	It's the worst feeling in the world when you hear that cruuunnnch, i've NEVER kerbed a wheel in my life, and i'm always stupidly carefull.... Got the price wrong, it's £508.51 __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Well I'll see what my mate can turn up at BMW first thing tomo, and I'll likely send an email along with pics to these chaps http://www.diamondwheelstech.co.uk/ and see what they reckon to it. If I get stuck in turning one up at a reasonable price i'll prob get it refurbed and see how it looks and then decide what im going to do based on that! thanks for the input! __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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Fox530 Lieutenant 38 Rep 581 Posts Drives: M340i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	I've never seen a set of BBS Replicas up close - sure at a distance they look great but how faithful are they to the finish and quality of the original BBS wheel? Have you compared them side by side to a genuine BBS LM? It seems like the wheel equivilent of buying a fake Rolex. Obviously they look better than the 225's, but thats because the 225's are horrible.
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