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Cracked 135 wheel

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 2:12 pm
by .adam.
Looking around for an E86, and seen what looks like a nice car, but looking at the MOT history, it appears its had cracks welded on both rear wheels. I was wondering if this is a problem on these? Are they an expensive wheel the replace if needed?

Cracked 135 wheel

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 4:24 pm
by Pondrew
Are 135 also known as MV2 style?
Don't think they are 'renowned' for cracking unlike some but cracking wheels seems to be part of modern BMW ownership at some point. Some are luckier than others! :(

They are a very common style, so there are always loads of used on eBay.

Have you asked the seller if they have been repaired, or replaced?

Cracked 135 wheel

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 4:27 pm
by .adam.
Just heard back, and the wheels have been replaced, so it's not an issue any more.
Thanks very much.

Cracked 135 wheel

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:23 pm
by Mr Tidy
It's good to know the cracked wheels got replaced. :thumbsup:

But it's probably worth checking them from time to time as my nephew had a set on his E46 Sport, so not on run-flats, but he had to get a crack welded on one of his rear wheels.

Cracked 135 wheel

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:25 pm
by enuff_zed
.adam.2 wrote: Mon Jan 09, 2023 4:27 pm Just heard back, and the wheels have been replaced, so it's not an issue any more.
Thanks very much.
So, not all it was cracked up to be then. :D

Cracked 135 wheel

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:32 pm
by .adam.
:D