19" upgrade on an E92
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Printed Date: 25-April-2024 at 23:19
Topic: 19" upgrade on an E92
Posted By: doonin
Subject: 19" upgrade on an E92
Date Posted: 02-April-2010 at 22:00
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Just purchased an 07 E92 320d M Sport with the 19" upgrade MV2 alloys. Just wondering has anybody else had problems with the alloy's cracking. The left rear is beyound repair |
and im trying to source a which is turning out to be very difficult. Any help would be muchly appreciated!!Replies:
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 02-April-2010 at 23:54
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Hasn't there been a recent problem with wheels cracking and BMW not doing anything about it, putting it down to wear and tear?
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Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 07-April-2010 at 10:39
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is it not 225 alloys you have? Take the car to BMW and get them to check the alloy Push for a new one These alloys are hard to come by now and folk are stealing them (warning to others get more locks) Try alloywheelsdirect Someone got 2 from there the other day
or ebay
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Posted By: doonin
Date Posted: 07-April-2010 at 12:56
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Cheers, Yeah they are the M225 rims, nightmare trying to source one. BMW dealers are charging £421 & VAT not includng tyre!!! All the 19" on ebay are refurbishment rims which have been welded, wont be as strong but its looking like I have no other options. |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 09-April-2010 at 10:43
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There have been a few articles and letters in BMW Car and Total BMW over recent months about this, specifically with 19" alloys and rft's. BMW are denying there is a weakness with the wheel and that its down to usage (or ab-usage). It does seem that they are replacing some as goodwill gestures but it still seems a bit hit and miss as to whether you'll get it. They have done it this way on a number of issues over the years, nikasil, e36/46 subframe mounts, etc. The hit and miss bit antagnoizes a lot of customers and must cost BMW business. Usually they get a bit more reasonable over time but only after they have p'eed a lot of people off. They'd be better off just 'fessing up at an early stage and taking it on the chin. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |