Cracked Alloy

keynote2017 · 01-19-2018, 05:00 AM

Hi Guys,

Recently got my tyres changed and i have a cracked rear alloy(one crack), they are 19" 313 alloys with RFT .

I have not hit a pot hole and the allow had no damage, i did have a puncture recently but never drove the car.

I have 13 months left of my used car warranty, is this something that will be covered?

Thanks.

Dormermike · 01-19-2018, 05:39 AM

Doubtful but worth a try

I have a buckled rim and spoke to a very reputable alloy specialist and they said they get no end of BMW alloys in for repairs because they are so soft.

Chappers 71 · 01-19-2018, 12:10 PM

RFTs that's the problem, the sidewalls are hard & to unforgiving for our potholed roads. Ditch the runflats & get a set of Goodyear F1s, Michelin super sports or PS4s.

keynote2017 · 01-21-2018, 04:22 AM

Thanks guys, I'll be sure to ask the question when u go in and let you guys know.

Dormermike · 01-21-2018, 05:51 AM

I'm on my second bent alloy. Agree RFT are a major contributor. Arguably then, the cars were never fit for purpose on UK roads.

Chappers 71 · 01-21-2018, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dormermike

I'm on my second bent alloy. Agree RFT are a major contributor. Arguably then, the cars were never fit for purpose on UK roads.

Blame them on the EU, commission regulation 64 no 458/2011

Dormermike · 01-21-2018, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Blame them on the EU, commission regulation 64 no 458/2011

Please elaborate. Which part of that required BMW to fit RFT ? I see no such requirement but then I'm hard of reading when it comes to legalese.

Chappers 71 · 01-21-2018, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dormermike

Please elaborate. Which part of that required BMW to fit RFT ? I see no such requirement but then I'm hard of reading when it comes to legalese.

Ah, you need to refer to EU regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Dormermike · 01-21-2018, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Ah, you need to refer to EU regulation (EC) No 661/2009

Why don't you tell us what you think it says?

hp88 · 01-21-2018, 11:07 AM

Your dealer will do a run out test to determine whether or not the wheel has buckled, not sure on what the tolerance is but there's a good chance they will stick the blame on you.

Switched to non RFT Goodyear a couple of years ago and I have still managed to crack 2 MV4's, feel a bit uneasy driving around on a welded wheel so this one sitting in the garage with the other one.

keynote2017 · 01-21-2018, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hp88

Your dealer will do a run out test to determine whether or not the wheel has buckled, not sure on what the tolerance is but there's a good chance they will stick the blame on you.

Switched to non RFT Goodyear a couple of years ago and I have still managed to crack 2 MV4's, feel a bit uneasy driving around on a welded wheel so this one sitting in the garage with the other one.

im guessing they will charge for the test to be done?

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keynote2017 Private First Class 11 Rep 120 Posts Drives: E93 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Birmingham UK iTrader: (0)	Cracked Alloy - Warranty claim? Hi Guys, Recently got my tyres changed and i have a cracked rear alloy(one crack), they are 19" 313 alloys with RFT . I have not hit a pot hole and the allow had no damage, i did have a puncture recently but never drove the car. I have 13 months left of my used car warranty, is this something that will be covered? Thanks.
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Dormermike Captain 106 Rep 679 Posts Drives: Bmw f10 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Doubtful but worth a try I have a buckled rim and spoke to a very reputable alloy specialist and they said they get no end of BMW alloys in for repairs because they are so soft.
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Dormermike Captain 106 Rep 679 Posts Drives: Bmw f10 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	I'm on my second bent alloy. Agree RFT are a major contributor. Arguably then, the cars were never fit for purpose on UK roads.
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hp88 Private 16 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	Your dealer will do a run out test to determine whether or not the wheel has buckled, not sure on what the tolerance is but there's a good chance they will stick the blame on you. Switched to non RFT Goodyear a couple of years ago and I have still managed to crack 2 MV4's, feel a bit uneasy driving around on a welded wheel so this one sitting in the garage with the other one.
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