Wtd 103 style 17" alloy

[petewon]

Hi folks, I had a bit of a prang today and smashed one of the rims on my alloys. Just wondering if anyone has one for sale?

Cheers.

Pete.

 

[daveg]

Hi Pete,

Bummer but (I hope) it's just the wheel which can be relatively easily replaced.

Good luck on your search.

 

[petewon]

Yes, hopefully I havnt done any more damage. Im going to take it out for a quick spin tomorow and see how she drives. Im toying between replacing the broken one and just replacing the lot with reps and non RFTs.

 

[daveg]

Well if they will sell separately you might be able to get 1 for just over £200:

http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/bmw_alloy_wheels/z4_e85_e86_alloys/17_bmw_103_wheel_62

Going to non RFTs has made a great improvement for me and I would do it as soon as you can. Even if you do change wheels I would have thought you will get much more for a full set of 103s anyway (rather than 3 and one damaged).

Have you considered refurbishing it? Just had my 107s done by these guys and they can fix quite substantial damage:

http://www.lepsons.com/before-after.phtml

 

[petewon]

To be honest Ive been thinking about ditching the runflats since I got it, they feel awfull. The dealer sold me the car with a brand new set of bridgestones so Ive just put up with them. Did you have to inform your insurance company of the change?

Regarding the refurb, I think its beyond repair. Id have to go back to the scene of the incident and find the rest of the rim then weld it back on lol. The lip of the rim cracked off and theres around 3-4" strip missing. I just hope it hasnt bent the axle as it was quits some impact. :?

 

[daveg]

I informed my insurance company and they didn't mind (Admiral). Might be worth a call to see before you make the decision?

Yeah - sounds like that wheel has had it! Hope todays spin went well and all else is OK.

Dave