[Spun Crankhub]

Let me start out by saying that I am trying to be objective writing this post, and really did like these wheels, but as a car enthusiast for all 17 years of my driving life, I have never encountered such shoddily constructed wheels.

So after driving on these VMR's for only a few months I have bent 1 wheel, which I was not happy with, but assumed at some point I would have Wheel Techniques straighten it out for me. Here is where I get really upset. While driving to Trader Joes I notice the quality of ride began to diminish as I drove through the parking lot. Something told me I likely had a flat, but what I saw once I parked absolutely blew my mind. There was a giant chunk of the wheel missing, and this was without hitting any sort of bump, pothole, speed bump, curb, etc. You will notice in the pic that there is ZERO damage to the tire around the area that disintegrated, meaning I did not hit anything.

I must also mention that I currently have a set of Miro 111's which I purchased second hand from another member on here about 4 years ago which have shared time on my E92 335, and not my Z4M, and guess what never a bend or crack in all these years. Prior to that I owned a set of iforged equips, which I purchased new from the manufacturer, and no surprise...Zero damage to them during the 6 years where they shared time on my old E46, and then for a time, my E92 328.

The purpose of this piece is to share my anecdotal experience, while also warning my fellow E90posters that this brand of wheel is absolute trash, and that you should avoid purchasing them at all costs.

[Spun Crankhub]

Notice the bend at the 12-1 position of the wheel.

[Eagle1oh7]

You're not the first and you won't be the last. That sucks man. I have Forgestar F14s and haven't had an issue with them at all and they still balance like they did brand new.

[Efthreeoh]

I have a set of VMR CSL's that I've put over 250,000 miles on without a hitch.

[deeLow]

It certainly doesn't help that you're running rubber bands for tires...

[drewnel22]

Whats you wheel and tire size? Tires look very short

[6ixSpd]

Lol they're horrible, cast wheels with the least quality control (if I can even use those terms for VMR or any cheap Asian replica wheels). Utter trash. The cost on making those things is absurdly low and that tells you everything.

But 90% of this forum will run this garbage. Glad you didn't get into a serious accident with those. Ditch that shit and stick with OEM or quality aftermarket wheels.

[NYBulldog]

I've had two sets of VMRs when CSL reps first came out, a long while back. They were pretty damn good considering we have so many potholes here in NY. With all that said I've never had another set again only because there is nothing like OEM, BBS or HRE... haven't bought anything outside of those. That stinks you had such a bad a experience and it's great you posted about it. We always need to hear about these things and the more details you can add, the better. Be careful out there.

[AllBlackBimmer]

This is not just a "vmr wheel problem" ... is the construction of the wheels. Those Miros are pretty made exactly like the VMR wheels.
For the above poster who mentioned Forgstar... go google those wheels and you will find almost exactly the same few instances of their wheels doing something similar to the VMR wheel in this post.

With that said I would be PISSED... and would seek some type of warranty or replacement, etc... wheels should not do that, especially given your circumstances.
But don't "blame" VMR... VMR wheels are "cheap" and "value" ... these arent HRE, BBS, VOLK, etc... these are cheaper, gravity or low pressure cast wheels.

Once again, it is not a "VMR" problem, it is a 'common' problem with "cheaper" cast wheels. Period. Regardless of manufacturer as they are all made the same, and probably even made in the same factories overseas. Google any cast wheel brand, and you will find similar horror stories.

... With all that said, I bought a set of VMR flow formed wheels last summer. I like them a lot... and I hope they hold up much better than a cast wheel like yours was. I only have a fews months driving on them though, so only time will tell.

With the thousands of sets of VMR wheels (or any cast wheel) sold, you are bound to see this happen from time to time. I am sorry for your luck and I would be just as mad or upset if I was in your situation.

[Antetokounmpo]

this is a well known fact. vmr wheels are basically reps.

[Bluewater328iT]

How long were you driving around on a bent wheel? I usually try to get any bends fixed immediately. It's hard on the wheel, tire, and suspension to drive on a bent wheel.

That being said, I have hit three large potholes at 65 mph or so on I95 in NY with Rial X10 wheels resulted in three damaged tires, but only one slightly bent wheel. The Rial X10 is a $120 winter wheel for me.

[6ixSpd]

Originally Posted by Harambe

this is a well known fact. vmr wheels are basically reps.

Not basically, literally.

[fredcase]

Cheap wheels in combination with too low of a profile tire.

[PKL]

OEM Forged wheels FTW

[mashimarho]

Honestly, everyone has their own opinion. The wheels you have aren't forged, and that's usually going to be the outcome. I've ran VMR wheels and I've had good luck with them. Likewise, I've had other good wheels, that I also didn't like. Best of luck. Sorry to hear.

[tcphoto]

I'm curious if you contacted VMR before posting this, they might have helped you out. The odds are slim now that you trashed them.

[Gohan335i7]

Another reason why I choose to save for my forged HRE wheels rather than a replica or flow formed whatever they want to call it. Flow formedHRE = 600 a wheel, ForgedHRE=1400 a wheel. Another example of you get what you pay for.. save save save until you have enough to get some real wheels..

[GOS7]

Well that sucks. You should check with your insurance company and see if they cover pothole damage. Many companies do and it may be a part of your comprehensive plan if you have one.

[PTinVT]

I'm quite happy with both sets of 18" VMRs I use on my E92 and E46. They've held up better than the OEM 17s on my E92. Hell, even my $110/apiece Bremmer Kraft 18s (snows) have held up through a few potholed winters up here better than those style 185s. But my tire sidewalls re all twice as tall as the one pictured...

I've been on E46 and E9x forums for years where VMR reps are extremely popular. If they were "absolute trash" I don't think they'd be so commonplace in these enthusiast communities. My 2c.

[6ixSpd]

^they're common place because they are cheap. Period.

[techwhiz]

Originally Posted by Eagle1oh7

You're not the first and you won't be the last. That sucks man. I have Forgestar F14s and haven't had an issue with them at all and they still balance like they did brand new.

I had Foregestar F14s and they are crap too. At least on roads in Ca.
I had 19x8.5 and 19.9.5 I bent or cracked 3 of 4 wheels.

I'm running Apex now.

[boro92]

In general, I stay away from inexpensive cast wheels. These fit that category. Not all vmr is bad however. I ran their flow formed wheels on my previous track car (weighing 3900lbs!!), pulling a data logged 1.2+g in corners and they have never failed me. Any flow formed wheel are going to be produced in a very select number of factories, as only a few places have the ability to do so. But most anything in that category and you will be fine. Wheel strength is of utmost importance especially when u run such low profile tires and a lowered car--e90s are bump travel limited and you are likely slamming into the bump stops also...honestly not that surprised