Anyone else bending rims a lot?

JD135i · 12-25-2008, 02:48 PM

Has anyone else found that our stock rims are more prone to damage than on some other cars? Is the suspension that gives such a nice ride/handling balance not so great on sharp impacts?

I've had 3 bent rims and 1 cracked rim in about 9000 miles. Mostly, I'm chalking this up to factors that are not the car - Boston roads, bad luck and some bad driving on my part. (I've hit some potholes that I should not have.)

But the thing is, a few impacts seemed pretty minor to me, yet sure enough I picked up an imbalance that turned out to be wheel damage. I was surprised by that. I'm wondering if anyone else has had found this car any more susceptible to damaged rims than some others.

Hell, I'll put steel rims with thick sidewall tires on this car if I have to, it's so much fun to drive. I'm just wondering if it's all on me, or anyone else is having similar problems.

Merry Christmas!

Tom K. · 12-25-2008, 03:38 PM

I damaged 3 of the 4 OEM 17" wheels on my '99 328i within two years of buying it. I've since learned to be super cautious in avoiding our DC area potholes and have sustained little wheel damage since. In the winter, snows mounted on 16" steel wheels go on the car which helps significantly, but unfortunately, I don't think any steelies are available for the 1 series.
And with the 135i's 18" wheels, you are even more susceptible to road damage.
Tom

ZIPNBYE · 12-25-2008, 10:19 PM

Avoid potholes. The low-profile tires (especially with the run-flats) will transmit all the shock of a pothole strike directly to the wheel.

IDBMW · 12-26-2008, 08:02 AM

Bent rims in everyday driving? You need a tank.

Why are there potholes in the road? You pay tax; the roads should be great shape. Where I live if I see a pothole, I call a number at the Transportation Department to report it; they come out and fix it within a day. Perhaps there is a program like that in your area.

I have heard of people filing a claim with the City if there car gets damaged by not maintaining the road properly. If your wheel gets bent from a pothole I would think that is a safety hazard. Imagine if your tire blew from hitting a pothole, your car veered onto the sidewalk and hurt or killed someone. I would think the city would have to take some responsibility.

Justin(OKC) · 12-26-2008, 08:58 AM

sounds like we all should move to Idaho :biggrin:

themyst · 04-19-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JD135i

Has anyone else found that our stock rims are more prone to damage than on some other cars? Is the suspension that gives such a nice ride/handling balance not so great on sharp impacts?

I've had 3 bent rims and 1 cracked rim in about 9000 miles. Mostly, I'm chalking this up to factors that are not the car - Boston roads, bad luck and some bad driving on my part. (I've hit some potholes that I should not have.)

But the thing is, a few impacts seemed pretty minor to me, yet sure enough I picked up an imbalance that turned out to be wheel damage. I was surprised by that. I'm wondering if anyone else has had found this car any more susceptible to damaged rims than some others.

Hell, I'll put steel rims with thick sidewall tires on this car if I have to, it's so much fun to drive. I'm just wondering if it's all on me, or anyone else is having similar problems.

Merry Christmas!

I drive the speed limit on NYC local roads. Some of the roads around here are absolutely terrible.

lib · 04-19-2009, 10:31 PM

They still have paved roads in NY?
When I left there a few years ago I figured they would have reverted to cart paths by now

WhiteOne · 04-20-2009, 03:23 AM

You might have better luck running 17's.
8800 miles without a problem with my wheels.
Our roads do not take a winter beating like some areas.

BerkTechnology · 04-20-2009, 10:25 PM

One bent rim in 8 years. Roads in orange county CA are pretty good I guess.

gtaday51 · 04-20-2009, 10:27 PM

I think you just have bad luck. After 11500 miles I have had 1 bubbled rft and no broken rims.

Feyd · 04-20-2009, 11:02 PM

Roads in LA suck. Bent the 4 OEM wheels on my Z4, then bent 2 of the 4 replacements on that car. Guarantee that at least 1 of my wheels on the 135 is bent.

Mind you I'm super careful and have driven modified cars my entire life, etc... but it never fails. I guess it gives me an excuse to get new wheels from time to time, but since there is nothing attractive available for the 1er yet that leaves me with having to spend several thousand dollars on something forged (HRE/360/iForged, etc), but then those will get all dinged up.

As far as getting the city to pay for a car repair caused by their roads.. LOLOLOL.

Rambler · 04-22-2009, 09:15 AM

I'm in CT and the potholes can accumulate here too, especially now after the spring thaw. I'm always hesitant to purchase add-ons from the dealer but something told me to go with the wheel/tire warranty. Sounds like it may come in handy.

12-25-2008, 02:48 PM	#1
JD135i Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Anyone else bending rims a lot? Has anyone else found that our stock rims are more prone to damage than on some other cars? Is the suspension that gives such a nice ride/handling balance not so great on sharp impacts? I've had 3 bent rims and 1 cracked rim in about 9000 miles. Mostly, I'm chalking this up to factors that are not the car - Boston roads, bad luck and some bad driving on my part. (I've hit some potholes that I should not have.) But the thing is, a few impacts seemed pretty minor to me, yet sure enough I picked up an imbalance that turned out to be wheel damage. I was surprised by that. I'm wondering if anyone else has had found this car any more susceptible to damaged rims than some others. Hell, I'll put steel rims with thick sidewall tires on this car if I have to, it's so much fun to drive. I'm just wondering if it's all on me, or anyone else is having similar problems. Merry Christmas!
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I damaged 3 of the 4 OEM 17" wheels on my '99 328i within two years of buying it. I've since learned to be super cautious in avoiding our DC area potholes and have sustained little wheel damage since. In the winter, snows mounted on 16" steel wheels go on the car which helps significantly, but unfortunately, I don't think any steelies are available for the 1 series. And with the 135i's 18" wheels, you are even more susceptible to road damage. Tom
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IDBMW Captain 41 Rep 825 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	Bent rims in everyday driving? You need a tank. Why are there potholes in the road? You pay tax; the roads should be great shape. Where I live if I see a pothole, I call a number at the Transportation Department to report it; they come out and fix it within a day. Perhaps there is a program like that in your area. I have heard of people filing a claim with the City if there car gets damaged by not maintaining the road properly. If your wheel gets bent from a pothole I would think that is a safety hazard. Imagine if your tire blew from hitting a pothole, your car veered onto the sidewalk and hurt or killed someone. I would think the city would have to take some responsibility. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i - Black Sapphire Metallic - Mocha Lather - 21" 718M wheels - Every option except Sun Shade
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lib Major 141 Rep 1,401 Posts Drives: <This space for rent> Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	They still have paved roads in NY? When I left there a few years ago I figured they would have reverted to cart paths by now
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WhiteOne Major 28 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	You might have better luck running 17's. 8800 miles without a problem with my wheels. Our roads do not take a winter beating like some areas.
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BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	One bent rim in 8 years. Roads in orange county CA are pretty good I guess.
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gtaday51 gone but not forgotten 35 Rep 985 Posts Drives: gone 135 - Hello 1M! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Big Apple iTrader: (0)	I think you just have bad luck. After 11500 miles I have had 1 bubbled rft and no broken rims. __________________ Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration don't fail me now.
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Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	Roads in LA suck. Bent the 4 OEM wheels on my Z4, then bent 2 of the 4 replacements on that car. Guarantee that at least 1 of my wheels on the 135 is bent. Mind you I'm super careful and have driven modified cars my entire life, etc... but it never fails. I guess it gives me an excuse to get new wheels from time to time, but since there is nothing attractive available for the 1er yet that leaves me with having to spend several thousand dollars on something forged (HRE/360/iForged, etc), but then those will get all dinged up. As far as getting the city to pay for a car repair caused by their roads.. LOLOLOL.
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Rambler Lieutenant 209 Rep 568 Posts Drives: 996 Turbo; G80 M3; FJ80 LC Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: central Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I'm in CT and the potholes can accumulate here too, especially now after the spring thaw. I'm always hesitant to purchase add-ons from the dealer but something told me to go with the wheel/tire warranty. Sounds like it may come in handy.
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