Slow Puncture Reveals a cracked alloy rim!!! Update - Page 6

bmwman3241 · #51 01-25-2009, 01:22 PM

I took my X5 to the dealer to show them my damage and they fixed it for about $200. They filled it with metal and repainted it and it looks just like factory. I also got them to give me a spare to drive on while they fix my wheel.

I will post pictures of the fixed wheel later. The pics are also a comparison of 2 X5 wheels.
Pics of my car with the spare (back)

Before I got it fixed. There were about 4 chips like this one.

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X5 E70 · #52 03-03-2009, 09:02 AM

Here in Bulgaria that is warranty problem on some 20' wheels, the dealer changing the wheels under warranty

Ck101 · #53 01-18-2011, 06:18 PM

Irishman,

I have the same problem (live in Dublin too), I cracked 2x rear 214's in Dec and got them repaired in collins eng in Bray. One wheel however is a write off, cracked twice.

These guys see cracked 214's all the time, interestingly they say they never get Q7's with this problem.

This for me has been the final straw with the X, it's going.

For an 07 with 60k miles I have had cracked alloys, cost 1k to repair, faulty pdc, 2 faulty leaking lights needed to replace both, rusty roof bars, tarnished shadowline, the plastic in the headlights is breaking down and the steering wheel is not moving into position electrically. The mmi system is also starting to lock up.

I also fear engine problems after what I have heard re "swirl flaps".

BMW made two dogs, the x5 and the 7. After my treatment by BMW I am without doubt going to switch back to Audi, this is after 3 BMW's. All gave trouble bar one.

BMW you have lost it...

Also Irishman I wouldn't expect a BMW dealer in Ireland to extend the hand of goodwill, like the state they are clinging on to survival also...

irishE70x5 · #54 01-18-2011, 06:34 PM

I got mine fixed under warranty, both wheels and headlights, it took 2 seperate small claims court cases to get them to replace the faulty alloy and two cracked headlights. I got no assistance from the dealer JOE DUFFY MOTORS, I will never use them again due to their crap customer service.

PM me if I can help I would hate to see them get away with this.

blue dragon · #55 01-18-2011, 07:49 PM

These are cast wheels, not forged, thats why they are cracking. Time to replace with some after market forged wheels.

Ck101 · #56 01-19-2011, 05:40 PM

Irishman my car is an 07 and well out of warranty, don't fancy my chance of winning a small claims action on this basis.

I did get a trade in value today from Joe Duffy of 35k today for a car that cost 107k new. Hmmmmm...