Hi all,
My left rear tire developed a slow air leak this past week. Today, I took the car to my local repair shop and was informed that I have a crack in the inner section of the rim (about an inch long). The wheel in question is 18x9.5 M-par.
Shop said I need a new wheel. I am thinking wheel repair? Weld it?
Has has anyone dealt with a similar situation?
Thanks in advance!
Current: 2007 Z4 M Coupe (blue/black)
Previous: 2001 740iL Sport (black/black), 2000 528i Sport (black/tan), 1995 318is (black/black), 1991 318is (white/black)
Ya, I’d be talking with you local wheel repair folks.
That said BBS recommends not welding and not powder coating their wheels.
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Last edited by bluptgm3; 11-20-2017 at 06:35 PM.
Sure have. Had a crack in a 9 1/2” mpar rep. Welded up no problem. Just need a competent welder or wheel repair shop to do the job.
Yeah welded one of my past wheels. Works fine. Just find someone who welds well and will take the time to smooth everything out.
I would say stay away from the mobile "Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists." I had a terrible experience with them, and many of the franchises around the various places I have lived are equally poorly rated. My guy left a blob of a weld on the inside like a lazy ass, but it held air. The refinish job was atrocious. I could have done better in my garage. I called corporate, who must have reached out to him, after which I received a few harassing phone calls. I have read similar stories on google of other franchises doing the same shady thing. There is obviously low standards to become a franchise and zero training in customer support. On top of that, the clear coat on the finish didn't last long. There are, however, a few good ones out there if that's the only option you have. Read google reviews.
Last edited by racer2086; 11-23-2017 at 11:07 AM.
'98 740il | 9/97 build | schwarz 2 | sandbeige | 5AT | 270k
'04 330i ZHP sedan | Mystic blue | Alcantara | 6MT | 120k
'00 540i sport | Titanium silver | Black | 5AT | 152k
'85 Mustang GT convertible | Medium charcoal metallic | Gray | 5MT | 216k | one owner, all original
mods: m-pars | Bilsteins & B&G springs | ValentineOne | StealthOne
retrofits: full nav | MKIV | bluetooth TCU | BM53 w/ AUX input | video module w/ AV input & backup cam | oem sirius xm | xenon | shades | PDC | rain sensor | BMW DWS TPMS | lighted door handles | front seat heaters | heated steering wheel | euro rear fog lights | ski pass | folding mirrors
Wasn’t the wheel spa guy, was it?
No. This guy was in Gainesville. AWRS. They had me take them to the Jax franchise, which made things much better, but wasn't close to a good refinish. I've heard good things about the Broward AWRS. Lauderdale BMW uses them. The Gainesville franchise doesn't seem to exist anymore, which I'm not surprised about, based on my experience.
'98 740il | 9/97 build | schwarz 2 | sandbeige | 5AT | 270k
'04 330i ZHP sedan | Mystic blue | Alcantara | 6MT | 120k
'00 540i sport | Titanium silver | Black | 5AT | 152k
'85 Mustang GT convertible | Medium charcoal metallic | Gray | 5MT | 216k | one owner, all original
mods: m-pars | Bilsteins & B&G springs | ValentineOne | StealthOne
retrofits: full nav | MKIV | bluetooth TCU | BM53 w/ AUX input | video module w/ AV input & backup cam | oem sirius xm | xenon | shades | PDC | rain sensor | BMW DWS TPMS | lighted door handles | front seat heaters | heated steering wheel | euro rear fog lights | ski pass | folding mirrors
I've asked the shop of any places to do the job and they suggested a place which dose machine and weld jobs. Spoke with a guy on the phone and he said expect to pay $75-100, but they need to inspect the wheel first. Luckily the crack is on the inside of the rim so won't need to refinish, just weld it properly and neatly to stop the air leak.
Will report back once it's done.
Current: 2007 Z4 M Coupe (blue/black)
Previous: 2001 740iL Sport (black/black), 2000 528i Sport (black/tan), 1995 318is (black/black), 1991 318is (white/black)
Got the wheel repaired today. Found a local weld shop/teaching school, 10 min from my house. The owner himself did the welding = $40! Plus tire shop for dismount/mount/balance = $23.
With some running between the shops, all got done in 1.5 hours.
Current: 2007 Z4 M Coupe (blue/black)
Previous: 2001 740iL Sport (black/black), 2000 528i Sport (black/tan), 1995 318is (black/black), 1991 318is (white/black)
Wow that's a great deal! Congrats!
'98 740il | 9/97 build | schwarz 2 | sandbeige | 5AT | 270k
'04 330i ZHP sedan | Mystic blue | Alcantara | 6MT | 120k
'00 540i sport | Titanium silver | Black | 5AT | 152k
'85 Mustang GT convertible | Medium charcoal metallic | Gray | 5MT | 216k | one owner, all original
mods: m-pars | Bilsteins & B&G springs | ValentineOne | StealthOne
retrofits: full nav | MKIV | bluetooth TCU | BM53 w/ AUX input | video module w/ AV input & backup cam | oem sirius xm | xenon | shades | PDC | rain sensor | BMW DWS TPMS | lighted door handles | front seat heaters | heated steering wheel | euro rear fog lights | ski pass | folding mirrors
Ha! That’s exactly how I got mine fixed, the local technical center. Great resource. Nice work!
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