Problems with the wheels and tyres

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stevedruidstone

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Hi Guys
Looking for your expert views on this conundrum.
Bought an AUC just before xmas. Noticed that going back to runflats was not a good experience after the previous z4 running on non runflats. Noticed when the roof down and on quiet roads at low speeds a rubbing squeaking noise from rear offside area. Didn't seem to be braking related. Took the plunge and booked in back into the stealers in case it was a bearing. They told me this:

buckled wheel, must have happened since xmas as they would have picked it up on the MOT.
Q, Does an MOT pick that up- it is not visibly apparent?

well, your other problem is running it with mixed tyres, winter tyre on wheel in question and on nearside front! What I said? Well it wasn't like that when we sold it they said. Kept calm and said I will see you soon and get your manager lined up for me to speak to him.

Reception gave me keys and quote for new rim (108) ( £500 incl VAT). Q. Is that a good price?

Shiny suit type came across and I explained that I hadn't been near the wheels since buying and if they contend they were different where is their documentation of what they allege it was sold with. He then told me he wanted to have the car for a further test, would pick it up from my house, give me free replacement and if the noise was from the tyres would change them at their cost. So helpful he practically offered to come round and hoover for me.
Q. Is this them just back pedalling on the tyre issue?

I asked him that surely it was not advisable to mix winter compound and others on the same axle?
Q. Is this true?

Thinking of getting the wheel checked myself.
Q What are the implications of running presumably a slightly buckled wheels and is an MOT failure issue?

thanks
Steve
 
#69 had a couple of buckled wheels which I only found out about when I booked the wheels in for a refurb. Straightening them added the grand total of £10 per wheel on an £80 repair so I wouldn't fret about it. I don't think they check the wheels on an MOT. I don't recall this when I watched them do mine...
 
As Stuart says, I also don't think they check for buckled wheels (if slightly) on MOT. Burt had his MOT yesterday and I saw inspection man looking at the inside of the wheels closely with a torch but I don't know if that was to look for slight buckling.
 
For a buckled wheel to cause the tyre to rub, it would have to be seriously buckled! I suppose it could make noise from the road as the slip angle changes when the buckle rotates through?

Mixed compounds on a performance car is a bad idea, could cause unpredictable handling. If you can't feel the buckle in your seat, and the rim's not cracked or anything, it's somewhat safe to drive, but it needs to be fixed. No hooning until this is sorted either. :(
 
thanks guys.
going to get a second opinion on the wheel from a specialist as little trust in the stealers. They want the car back Monday so see if that is face saving about selling me the car at xmas with the mixed tyres. Was going to get rid of the RFT anyway soon. Seen some places on the web who repair buckles and refurb. Any recommendations based on good service you have received?
 
andysat said:
There seems to be a steady line of stealer horror stories on here lately :cry:
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Agree but also related to the fact that some purchasers fail to carry out even basic checks before they purchase. Not to say that this is the case in this instance. As for reporting damage after you have purchased and owned for a time - always going to be difficult to prove that it was there when purchased and not your fault.

THOROUGH CHECK BEFORE YOU BUY :thumbsup:
 
Hear what you say Alan J but I put it into the dealers for an investigation and rectification and not trying to screw them. It was their allegation that I had changed the wheels that I was denying. I think that after three months if it was found to be a bearing that would be covered under warranty. My loss of trust in their integrity regarding the tyres, compounded by them now retreating from the position, is the reason for a second opinion plus I will look to see if it can be repaired rather than replaced which they are not prepared to consider.

I am quite prepared to accept that road damage can cause it and told them that.

I believe most people expect the same degree of honesty and fair treatment from the dealer that they themselves provide in their dealings with people in their jobs and lives.
 
Def don't pick up buckled wheels in the MOT... Unless this has changed in recent years... My last car had properly bucked rear wheels... Which I used in winter... Aweful thumping drone at speed, along with a free back massage!

Passed the mot with no advisory
 
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