Wheels replaced under warrantee - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

rebel1 · 27th November 2002, 23:45

My dealer just called me to say that BMW WILL replace my '00
Wheels. I have experienced, as have many of you, finish degradation. Well, I'm getting new ones free.

Has anyone else had this good fortune?

Bruce

Aussie2U · 27th November 2002, 23:55

Congrats! I have heard of some others with the same trouble and one who got them covered by the dealer. What I have not seen however is a photo of the problem! Is there anyway you can show the group here what the problem wheels look like with a photo?

rebel1 · 28th November 2002, 00:22

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Originally posted by Aussie2U
Congrats! I have heard of some others with the same trouble and one who got them covered by the dealer. What I have not seen however is a photo of the problem! Is there anyway you can show the group here what the problem wheels look like with a photo?

If someone can take me step by step and show me how to post a picture I'd be glad to. Bare in mind, I am pretty computer illiterate

Basically the finish wears off and the black primer begins to show. I'm told it's the brake dust that causes it.

Bruce

Terk · 28th November 2002, 00:33

Is this degrading finish problem on the wheels inherent to the older cars (2000 etc.) or just a problem with the wheel finish in general?

Thanks

T.

rebel1 · 28th November 2002, 00:48

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Originally posted by Terk
Is this degrading finish problem on the wheels inherent to the older cars (2000 etc.) or just a problem with the wheel finish in general?

Thanks

T.

T,
I really am not sure. Maybe some other people can weigh in on this
B

28th November 2002, 00:53

This is something I've never taken notice of, but I've witnessed it happen to our M5....We had to get a tyre replaced because it was scuffed and because of the speeds we do here, it isn't too wise to have unhealthy tyres.....That's when it is much more obvious to the eye, when you fit New OEM rims to the car combined with the older OEM ones...I always thought is was Brake dust, untill now

I also would appreciate to see a picture of this problem

Thanks In advance

James A · 28th November 2002, 19:04

All four of my wheels were replaced by BMW, black spots came through the finish all over the wheels. The funny thing was the BMWNA person, he had to see them personally requiring an extra trip to the dealer, said he would authorize only the replacement of four wheels! I thold him it was OK not to do the spare!

Terk · 28th November 2002, 19:12

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Originally posted by James A
I thold him it was OK not to do the spare!

Ha Ha Ha! did he thank you for being so kind?

T.

AndyS · 28th November 2002, 19:40

The wheels on my 2000 M5 were replaced under warrantee. The top surface was starting to peel off. Sorry for the size of the picture:

Terk · 28th November 2002, 20:09

AndyS - Is that pitting I see on the inner parts of the wheel? Is that caused by brake dust sitting on the wheel for any length of time or is that also the wheel finish problem? I remember the wheels on my Porsche 968 were really bad for pitting if I did not keep them clean regularly.

Thanks for the pic.

T.

AndyS · 28th November 2002, 20:25

Yup, pitting, flaking and the carbon from the brake discs bonded itself to the alloy surface. Not good. The dealer attempted to get the wheels refurbished and was told by several companies that it was impossible on these wheels without spending a fortune. They finally replaced them with a new set.

mustang · 28th November 2002, 22:34

I have one wheel with the pitting problem. The other three are pretty good (not perfect). I asked BMW to replace the one wheel and the BMW rep. told my service advisor "absolutely no way". Not the right answer - now I'm mad about it.