The old cracked alloys on a 5 series scenario...............
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Stop me if you have heard this one before..........
I have just received a £1044 repair bill for 2 cracked alloys on both rears.
There are no visible signs of damage on either wheel or tyre.All damage is on the inside of the wheels.
My car is a 2 year old 5 series,active suspension , 38000 miles ,running on 18 inch wheels
My question is , has anyone manged to get BMW to cough up under warranty?
thanks in advance
I have just received a £1044 repair bill for 2 cracked alloys on both rears.
There are no visible signs of damage on either wheel or tyre.All damage is on the inside of the wheels.
My car is a 2 year old 5 series,active suspension , 38000 miles ,running on 18 inch wheels
My question is , has anyone manged to get BMW to cough up under warranty?
thanks in advance
No. Runflats and potholes do that. But don't buy from BMW. I got 4 new wheels and tyres from eBay for £1500.
Edited to add: not sure which version you have but lots out there from new to used like these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-F10-18-alloy-wheels-...
Edited to add: not sure which version you have but lots out there from new to used like these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-F10-18-alloy-wheels-...
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 7th June 08:09
Wow, that's not good. How come such a large bill? When I bought my 530 just over three years ago I got a set of alloys complete with winter tyres with it for just over £1k.
My summers are 18" with the regular (45series?) tyres. 38k miles on the car, about 22 on the summers, 16 on winters; no cracks (as far as I can tell!).
I'd certainly expect a warranty repair at two years old.
My summers are 18" with the regular (45series?) tyres. 38k miles on the car, about 22 on the summers, 16 on winters; no cracks (as far as I can tell!).
I'd certainly expect a warranty repair at two years old.
I had a buckled 18" wheel on my F10 at about 2 years old too, but failed to get BMW to cough up for it.
What I would point out though is that BMW dealers tend to have a surplus of smaller wheels, such as 18" ones, since they make buyers of new cars with M Performance wheels, pay for the original set they arrive on, as well as the dealer fit set. I have bought 2 sets of delivery mile 18" alloys from my local dealer for an F30 335d and F31 335d winter set, both times for £75 per wheel.
Ring round your local dealers and you are bound to find one with some delivery mile wheels gathering dust in the back.
What I would point out though is that BMW dealers tend to have a surplus of smaller wheels, such as 18" ones, since they make buyers of new cars with M Performance wheels, pay for the original set they arrive on, as well as the dealer fit set. I have bought 2 sets of delivery mile 18" alloys from my local dealer for an F30 335d and F31 335d winter set, both times for £75 per wheel.
Ring round your local dealers and you are bound to find one with some delivery mile wheels gathering dust in the back.
No back down from BMW , I was seriously considering a new 530 as my next car,but after this BMW will not be getting another penny out of me.
I am seriously annoyed!
I had no inkling that there was anything wrong with either wheel,no visible damage on the tyre or wheels.
So, am I now in a scenario where I am going to have to check the inside rims of my wheels for cracks on a daily basis to remain safe?
It's going to be a long 10 months before I can dump the car.
BMW will get their £700 but lose out on £40k .
I would advise anyone thinking about a 5 series to take a very close look at the inside rims before buying.
I am seriously annoyed!
I had no inkling that there was anything wrong with either wheel,no visible damage on the tyre or wheels.
So, am I now in a scenario where I am going to have to check the inside rims of my wheels for cracks on a daily basis to remain safe?
It's going to be a long 10 months before I can dump the car.
BMW will get their £700 but lose out on £40k .
I would advise anyone thinking about a 5 series to take a very close look at the inside rims before buying.
Edited by Jazzert501 on Thursday 8th June 16:39
Jazzert501 said:
No back down from BMW , I was seriously considering a new 530 as my next car,but after this BMW will not be getting another penny out of me.
I am seriously annoyed!
I had no inkling that there was anything wrong with either wheel,no visible damage on the tyre or wheels.
So, am I now in a scenario where I am going to have to check the inside rims of my wheels for cracks on a daily basis to remain safe?
It's going to be a long 10 months before I can dump the car.
BMW will get their £700 but lose out on £40k .
I would advice anyone thinking about a 5 series to take a very close look at the inside rims before buying.
I am seriously annoyed!
I had no inkling that there was anything wrong with either wheel,no visible damage on the tyre or wheels.
So, am I now in a scenario where I am going to have to check the inside rims of my wheels for cracks on a daily basis to remain safe?
It's going to be a long 10 months before I can dump the car.
BMW will get their £700 but lose out on £40k .
I would advice anyone thinking about a 5 series to take a very close look at the inside rims before buying.
That's poor and I don't blame you but do be wary, as I've said it's not just BMW who have this issue.
By the way what is the £700? I thought it was £1044?
Got the final brush off from BMW the usual patronising PR speak.
External influences,road conditions etc.
Basically if you have a BMW on runflats with 18 inch rims or higher and have speed bumps your wheels are gonna be cracked at some point and you won't know because they will look perfect from the outside.
So not a safety concern apparently, just avoid external influences and road conditions and you will be fine!
External influences,road conditions etc.
Basically if you have a BMW on runflats with 18 inch rims or higher and have speed bumps your wheels are gonna be cracked at some point and you won't know because they will look perfect from the outside.
So not a safety concern apparently, just avoid external influences and road conditions and you will be fine!
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