Bended a MB E500 sportwheel

PittWm · 03-07-2006, 11:32 PM

We took our 03' E500 to get a brake recall done(This is the freaking 2nd or the 3rd recall on brake) and found out that the E500 has a leaking tranny and a bended sport wheel. THIS FREAKING E500 HAS 9K MILES ON IT! and only driven on nice and gentle by my Mother in Law.

The SA said some mumbo jumbo about it has 70% runout and it could not be balanced as is. So there goes $375 for a replacement factory alloy.

For all of us here worry about buying CSL reps or any other kind of Chinese or Taiwanese made alloys, you know what, It doesn't matter. Factory MB wheels bend just as easy...

HRC · 03-08-2006, 12:18 AM

I understand your point, but it really does matter! It make little sense to say that just because the E500 rims got bent that it doesn't matter what quality/brand rim to go with! Even the replica brands advertise how their product is *high* quality.

Plus, not saying anything bad about your Mother-In-Law, but maybe she hit something? Possible?

Sorry about the MB problems.

Danny

PittWm · 03-08-2006, 09:04 AM

Its possible but she's loves her car and I really think its pothhole, if anything. We don't have many bad roads here in KY and she doesn't take this car out on long trip, it just sits at home four days a week. I just don't see it.

I hope Velocity Motoring reps is not a bad choice for the E90

voltron1011 · 03-09-2006, 12:16 PM

I think you are looking for the word "Bent", not Bended...

PittWm · 03-09-2006, 03:02 PM

Oh shitty me, didn't notice that.

03-07-2006, 11:32 PM	#1
PittWm Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 06 330i SP pack, Prem pack, CW Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paducah KY, USA iTrader: (0)	Bended a MB E500 sportwheel We took our 03' E500 to get a brake recall done(This is the freaking 2nd or the 3rd recall on brake) and found out that the E500 has a leaking tranny and a bended sport wheel. THIS FREAKING E500 HAS 9K MILES ON IT! and only driven on nice and gentle by my Mother in Law. The SA said some mumbo jumbo about it has 70% runout and it could not be balanced as is. So there goes $375 for a replacement factory alloy. For all of us here worry about buying CSL reps or any other kind of Chinese or Taiwanese made alloys, you know what, It doesn't matter. Factory MB wheels bend just as easy...
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03-08-2006, 12:18 AM	#2
HRC MAUI BUILT 492 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	I understand your point, but it really does matter! It make little sense to say that just because the E500 rims got bent that it doesn't matter what quality/brand rim to go with! Even the replica brands advertise how their product is high quality. Plus, not saying anything bad about your Mother-In-Law, but maybe she hit something? Possible? Sorry about the MB problems. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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03-08-2006, 09:04 AM	#3
PittWm Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 06 330i SP pack, Prem pack, CW Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paducah KY, USA iTrader: (0)	Its possible but she's loves her car and I really think its pothhole, if anything. We don't have many bad roads here in KY and she doesn't take this car out on long trip, it just sits at home four days a week. I just don't see it. I hope Velocity Motoring reps is not a bad choice for the E90
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03-09-2006, 12:16 PM	#4
voltron1011 Colonel 122 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	I think you are looking for the word "Bent", not Bended...
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03-09-2006, 03:02 PM	#5
PittWm Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 06 330i SP pack, Prem pack, CW Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paducah KY, USA iTrader: (0)	Oh shitty me, didn't notice that.
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