Damn & blast
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You're not having much luck with Z4s recently are you? :thumbsdown:
I think this out of true malarky is a load of tosh - Non of us will ever know how true the wheels are before they have ever been driven.
It brasses me off to think that BMW are fitting kit that is patently not fit for purpose.
On my previous E89 the inside edge of the rear tyres (mainly nearside) was worn just like that - the service manager said it was quite normal.
I think this out of true malarky is a load of tosh - Non of us will ever know how true the wheels are before they have ever been driven.
It brasses me off to think that BMW are fitting kit that is patently not fit for purpose.
On my previous E89 the inside edge of the rear tyres (mainly nearside) was worn just like that - the service manager said it was quite normal.
I've ordered some non-runflats already & will get all 4 wheels refurbed after the cracks been repaired, it's only £30 for the repair so not the end of the world.
At least the service was free as the car came with a service pack, they did the brake fluid as well
Rob
At least the service was free as the car came with a service pack, they did the brake fluid as well
Rob
Worth getting the true and alignment check done imo.
Had a sudden and catastrophic failure of a wheel bearing at 150mph on the dottinger at the ring due to a previously repaired wheel. Wheel weld held and was ok but because the wheel was out of true, causing accelerated and premature wear, the wheel bearing failed badly. had to spend extra unplanned days there to get a new bearing replaced. Fkin chew and spoiled the weekend somewhat.
Those imperceptible and barely perceptible vibrations and imperfections can have a destructive effect over time resulting in some 'interesting' cumulative effects!
Had a sudden and catastrophic failure of a wheel bearing at 150mph on the dottinger at the ring due to a previously repaired wheel. Wheel weld held and was ok but because the wheel was out of true, causing accelerated and premature wear, the wheel bearing failed badly. had to spend extra unplanned days there to get a new bearing replaced. Fkin chew and spoiled the weekend somewhat.
Those imperceptible and barely perceptible vibrations and imperfections can have a destructive effect over time resulting in some 'interesting' cumulative effects!
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Oh pants Rob, still at least it's an easy fix mate . Just a PITA :x
stupot67 said:Hey Rob,
I Know a bloke just down the road from me with a Zed with 326's and new non run flat rubber.........
I've got a trolley jack, meet you there in half an hour
Was that the one you said could do with a refurb anyway?
Stu.
Great idea! But surely Pastry will know it's us? :lol:
There was only 1 wheel with no scuffs anyway so it was on the cards. Il just be left with a wallet that's scuffed after this episode...
Rob
I have a 63 plate, during a rear tyre change last year, Black Circle told me that both my back wheels (19inch 326) were cracked.
During my end of warranty service, BMW dealer Milton Keynes did an ovality check (no charge), reported findings to BMW, both were replaced for no charge.
During my end of warranty service, BMW dealer Milton Keynes did an ovality check (no charge), reported findings to BMW, both were replaced for no charge.
The number π is a mathematical constant, the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, commonly approximated as 3.14159
That aside - apply a force at the rim towards the rim's axis - where would you expect the crack to start? I would consider the extreme outside edge to be under a compressive load?
That aside - apply a force at the rim towards the rim's axis - where would you expect the crack to start? I would consider the extreme outside edge to be under a compressive load?