Is this a "damaged" rim?

Dhillon92 · 05-22-2015, 09:50 AM

Hey guys, so the other day I went to the track to run some quarters, on my OEM runflats. The final pass before the strip was going to close, I nick a bolt on the ground with my front rim which then ricocheted right into my back tire. On the bright side, I'm getting some Michelin PSS all around, on the downside, I'm wondering if the nick on my front rim is severe enough to cause any issues during driving.

On that note, I'm on style 199 rims, 8" front 9" back, currently on 225/255 setup, I'm looking to go 235/265 with the Michelin's, but am also reading that they run a bit wide. Thoughts?

Attached are pics of the god of all bolts,and the nick on the inside of my front rim.

Thanks everyone, hoping to get some feedback soon as I am going to purchase the tires today.

bmw325i · 05-22-2015, 11:03 AM

Ouch is right. Looks like just a paint chip though. Have the tire shop put it on the balancing machine to make sure its straight.

Momukhamo · 05-22-2015, 11:28 AM

get it Refurbished. 235/265 are def wider but nothing crazy.

feuer · 05-22-2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Momukhamo

get it Refurbished. 235/265 are def wider but nothing crazy.

OP can't really go any wider on stock OEM style 199 rims, 8" front 9" back. Not big enough damage to justify refurbishing, plus is on the inside.

Dhillon92 · 05-22-2015, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

OP can't really go any wider on stock OEM style 199 rims, 8" front 9" back. Not big enough damage to justify refurbishing, plus is on the inside.

So your saying 235 and 265 will be too wide for my rims?

feuer · 05-22-2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dhillon92

So your saying 235 and 265 will be too wide for my rims?

no, but that anything wider that that would be too wide.

Dhillon92 · 05-22-2015, 02:18 PM

Alright sounds good, putting in the order tonight, thanks guys!

Fundguy1 · 05-22-2015, 08:59 PM

Cosmetic.

Meeni · 05-22-2015, 11:38 PM

The tire is shot beyond repair. The wheel looks fine.

#Tee · 05-23-2015, 03:12 AM

ya looks like all cosmetic. let this pix prove to ppl that squared tires does not protect the wheel edge as they think stretching tires will increase wheel curb/rash events.

05-22-2015, 09:50 AM	#1
Dhillon92 Captain 82 Rep 605 Posts Drives: '11 335xi Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Is this a "damaged" rim? Hey guys, so the other day I went to the track to run some quarters, on my OEM runflats. The final pass before the strip was going to close, I nick a bolt on the ground with my front rim which then ricocheted right into my back tire. On the bright side, I'm getting some Michelin PSS all around, on the downside, I'm wondering if the nick on my front rim is severe enough to cause any issues during driving. On that note, I'm on style 199 rims, 8" front 9" back, currently on 225/255 setup, I'm looking to go 235/265 with the Michelin's, but am also reading that they run a bit wide. Thoughts? Attached are pics of the god of all bolts,and the nick on the inside of my front rim. Thanks everyone, hoping to get some feedback soon as I am going to purchase the tires today. Attached Images __________________ ///FBO+METH 6MT N55///
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05-22-2015, 11:03 AM	#2
bmw325i Major General 237 Rep 5,118 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States iTrader: (8)	Ouch is right. Looks like just a paint chip though. Have the tire shop put it on the balancing machine to make sure its straight.
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05-22-2015, 11:28 AM	#3
Momukhamo First Lieutenant 23 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xdrive Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: westbury, long island iTrader: (2)	get it Refurbished. 235/265 are def wider but nothing crazy.
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05-22-2015, 02:18 PM	#7
Dhillon92 Captain 82 Rep 605 Posts Drives: '11 335xi Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Alright sounds good, putting in the order tonight, thanks guys!
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Meeni Gateropode 332 Rep 2,846 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	The tire is shot beyond repair. The wheel looks fine.
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05-23-2015, 03:12 AM	#10
#Tee Major General 564 Rep 5,366 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	ya looks like all cosmetic. let this pix prove to ppl that squared tires does not protect the wheel edge as they think stretching tires will increase wheel curb/rash events. __________________ You can follow my builds on IG: Tee212
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