Would installing after market wheels void BMW warranty?

Vietballerz · 01-13-2008, 04:25 AM

I'm thinking of getting some wheels and may be H&R spring but I'm afraid that it would void the warranty. Is it true?

blacktzak · 01-13-2008, 05:04 AM

it could if you use some whacky offset. They would still need to prove it, but nonetheless it is "possible". Nothing just voids the warranty. The warranty could be voided on a specific part. For example replacing springs and wheels could theoretically "void" the warranty of the entire suspension.

Vietballerz · 01-15-2008, 03:55 PM

what if i just want to replace the wheels only. I'm thinking of getting the 19" bbs lm replicas or the beyern mesh wheels. Would replacing them void any part of the warranty? Does anyone have concrete information on this?

Couch · 01-15-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Vietballerz

what if i just want to replace the wheels only. I'm thinking of getting the 19" bbs lm replicas or the beyern mesh wheels. Would replacing them void any part of the warranty? Does anyone have concrete information on this?

No it will not. That's about as concrete as it gets.

Tiago@VRSF · 01-15-2008, 10:22 PM

Your warranty can't be voided from modifications but they CAN deny claims if the part that failed was related to that modified part.

Meaning if you get larger wheels with a smaller sidewall and your shock/strut fails prematurely they CAN blame your wheels on the defective part and decide not to warranty the claim.

AWD Addict · 01-15-2008, 10:54 PM

They'd only deny a claim that was damage related to your mod.

If your wiper motor fails, it's covered.

If your 22" chome spinners damage the wheel well, it's not.

CrazyHohol · 01-16-2008, 12:00 AM

no.

Vietballerz · 01-16-2008, 04:14 PM

a mechanic told me that installing aftermarket wheels will affect the transmission and void the warranty if the transmission goes back. Is this true? I'm not planning to put anything with aggressive offsets on my car. Thanks.

hl0m4n · 01-16-2008, 04:16 PM

question. if you have a lease i heard you "might" be able to return the car with aftermarket tires.

when you return a lease the dealer just wants the car back in a condition which they can sell easily right?

so if you return with oem csl or bbs ch dealer will take it as is with toyo tires lets say?

Vietballerz · 01-16-2008, 04:19 PM

no. my car is not a lease. It's a purchase.

hl0m4n · 01-16-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Vietballerz

no. my car is not a lease. It's a purchase.

yea but im just asking. anyone know if its true?

Boost Gomez · 01-16-2008, 11:58 PM

why would u put aftermarket rims on a leased vehicle..

Vietballerz · 01-17-2008, 02:00 AM

boost gomez...i guess you didn't really read the post. It's not a lease vehicle. It's all paid for.

Couch · 01-17-2008, 11:14 AM

Your mechanic is a dumbass douchebag, who knows nothing and has no experience with aftermarket parts.

A 19" wheel with smaller tires, is going to be damn close to the exact same size as stock 18's. Not to mention most of them are lighter. And if BMW offers 17", 18", and 19" wheels how would aftermarket 19" wheels make a difference?

Hence why your mechanic knows nothing, and you should no longer follow any of his advice.

My last vehicle was a truck. Lowered within the first 500 miles, with 17"s. I eventually moved up to 20" for the last 3 years of ownership. I always heard, but took it with a grain of salt about them eating up my brakes and hurting tranny's, etc, etc. My brakes were still good after 85K miles, and no transmission problems.

Sure the two aren't the same, but all the nonsense is told on all accounts.

If you're not comfortable going to aftermarket wheels don't, you obviously don't seem like you are. If it's going to be something your stressing about everyday instead of enjoying them, just stick with where you're at.

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blacktzak Private 6 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2008 335i. sparkling graphite Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BERKELEY,CA iTrader: (0)	sure... it could if you use some whacky offset. They would still need to prove it, but nonetheless it is "possible". Nothing just voids the warranty. The warranty could be voided on a specific part. For example replacing springs and wheels could theoretically "void" the warranty of the entire suspension. Last edited by blacktzak; 01-13-2008 at 05:06 AM.. Reason: add
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Vietballerz Private First Class 19 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	what if i just want to replace the wheels only. I'm thinking of getting the 19" bbs lm replicas or the beyern mesh wheels. Would replacing them void any part of the warranty? Does anyone have concrete information on this?
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Tiago@VRSF 2108 Rep 43,350 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Doral, FL iTrader: (99) Garage List 2014 F30 328xi [0.00] 2015 F82 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 Ducati 1199 Pa ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	Your warranty can't be voided from modifications but they CAN deny claims if the part that failed was related to that modified part. Meaning if you get larger wheels with a smaller sidewall and your shock/strut fails prematurely they CAN blame your wheels on the defective part and decide not to warranty the claim.
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AWD Addict Chief Executive 388 Rep 2,919 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	They'd only deny a claim that was damage related to your mod. If your wiper motor fails, it's covered. If your 22" chome spinners damage the wheel well, it's not.
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Vietballerz Private First Class 19 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	a mechanic told me that installing aftermarket wheels will affect the transmission and void the warranty if the transmission goes back. Is this true? I'm not planning to put anything with aggressive offsets on my car. Thanks.
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hl0m4n Major General 2305 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	question. if you have a lease i heard you "might" be able to return the car with aftermarket tires. when you return a lease the dealer just wants the car back in a condition which they can sell easily right? so if you return with oem csl or bbs ch dealer will take it as is with toyo tires lets say?
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Vietballerz Private First Class 19 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	boost gomez...i guess you didn't really read the post. It's not a lease vehicle. It's all paid for.
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Couch Colonel 146 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Your mechanic is a dumbass douchebag, who knows nothing and has no experience with aftermarket parts. A 19" wheel with smaller tires, is going to be damn close to the exact same size as stock 18's. Not to mention most of them are lighter. And if BMW offers 17", 18", and 19" wheels how would aftermarket 19" wheels make a difference? Hence why your mechanic knows nothing, and you should no longer follow any of his advice. My last vehicle was a truck. Lowered within the first 500 miles, with 17"s. I eventually moved up to 20" for the last 3 years of ownership. I always heard, but took it with a grain of salt about them eating up my brakes and hurting tranny's, etc, etc. My brakes were still good after 85K miles, and no transmission problems. Sure the two aren't the same, but all the nonsense is told on all accounts. If you're not comfortable going to aftermarket wheels don't, you obviously don't seem like you are. If it's going to be something your stressing about everyday instead of enjoying them, just stick with where you're at.
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