BMW rims scratched! Suspect tire shop :(

jack123 · 11-03-2008, 08:30 PM

Well...I finally got my new wheels/winter tires installed this past weekend. I used a tire shop that was recommended by a few forums in the gta. Well once I got home, I checked the removed oem bmw 18" sport wheels/tires (to make sure I got the right ones...lol). Anyways while I inspected my rims, I found that two out of the four of them had curb rash along the edges. One rear rim and one front rim. The rear one has more damage...it has 4 separate curb rash damage. The front one only has one. All of them look the same, and are black in colour (as if the paint burnt or some plastic rubbed on it).

Now my car is only 5 months old, I clean my rims every two weeks and I did not notice any curb rash before (currently the rims are really dirty in the pics since I haven't cleaned them). Also, from previous experience with my older cars, I am extermely careful when backing out or parking and stay far away from curbs. I have not hit a curb yet. I am the only one who drives the car, except my dad who drove it maybe a total of 4 times since I got the car.

Anyone know how this damage can happen? Can it just happen from regular driving (i.e potholes,train tracks?). Is it possible the tire shop did it? I took the wheels back to the tire shop, but the guy said there is no way they did it, as expected. Anyone have an idea how much it will cost to repair this damage or recommend any good rim repair shops

It seems I have some bad luck with this car! First the windshield cracks, and now this! Its so ironic, I removed my sport wheels to prevent damage from the winter. I think I would have had less damage leaving them on!!! Pics below:

Front (1 area of damage)
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7...amage1anw3.jpg
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/6...amage1bxk8.jpg
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7...amage1czk8.jpg

Rear (4 areas of damage)
http://img47.imageshack.us/my.php?im...damage1wz1.jpg
http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?i...damage2qk0.jpg
http://img340.imageshack.us/my.php?i...damage3ax3.jpg
http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?i...damage4gb8.jpg

never · 11-03-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jack123

The rear one has more damage...like maybe 4 to 5 separate curb rash damage. The front one only has one.

4-5 separate spots on the rear rim? I doubt that would be from the shop.

warmtoes · 11-03-2008, 09:17 PM

I can't say for sure but I wouldn't suspect a tire shop would do that to a wheel just by changing your wheels.

I know I found one area of road rash that I have no idea where it came from and I'm the only that drives the car too.

Kiety · 11-03-2008, 10:09 PM

I got a bit of rash from running over a pothole; it was on rear driver's side rim, which would never come into contact with curb unless you drive in a very extraordinary fashion.

alanchan · 11-04-2008, 01:48 PM

by looking at your pictures I don't think the tire shop did the damage.
I changed my tires before (17" wheels) at my friend's shop and he scratched the rim.
if its the machine scratch, it looks different than the curb mark.

jack123 · 11-04-2008, 06:43 PM

I'm just surprised I didn't notice it till now

Lester · 11-04-2008, 08:34 PM

You can get a silver paint pen for wheels at bavauto.com. It is exactly the same color. How do I know? I did my wheels like that on curbs. The silver paint covers it up nicely.

EspressoBoy · 11-04-2008, 08:55 PM

If you are handy, and don't want to pay someone else... check this out.

I have not done this myself, but this is the best DIY repair I have found yet. If you have better, please post and PM me.
Oh and yes you can hire someone to do this, and they probably do something like this, with maybe more tools.

Hope this helped... It can be fixed, that is the msg I am sending!!!

EspressoBoy

Denied · 11-11-2008, 02:50 PM

You cannot trust any "shops" other than the dealership and even the dealerships fucks you sometimes. Those guys at the shops see your 1 series and they get all happy, probably drive it around the block, park in front of their girlfriend's house (Look what I got!). One series is relatively new, has had a lot of good reviews so people are eager to test it. I mean it's not a Ferrari, but the novelty of driving a new car doesn't get old. Always watch your mileage before and after your car leaves the shop.

Then again it could be yourself not noticing after parking close to a curb. Usually, you'll be quite sensitive though since the car is only 5 months old.

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jack123 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	BMW rims scratched! Suspect tire shop :( Well...I finally got my new wheels/winter tires installed this past weekend. I used a tire shop that was recommended by a few forums in the gta. Well once I got home, I checked the removed oem bmw 18" sport wheels/tires (to make sure I got the right ones...lol). Anyways while I inspected my rims, I found that two out of the four of them had curb rash along the edges. One rear rim and one front rim. The rear one has more damage...it has 4 separate curb rash damage. The front one only has one. All of them look the same, and are black in colour (as if the paint burnt or some plastic rubbed on it). Now my car is only 5 months old, I clean my rims every two weeks and I did not notice any curb rash before (currently the rims are really dirty in the pics since I haven't cleaned them). Also, from previous experience with my older cars, I am extermely careful when backing out or parking and stay far away from curbs. I have not hit a curb yet. I am the only one who drives the car, except my dad who drove it maybe a total of 4 times since I got the car. Anyone know how this damage can happen? Can it just happen from regular driving (i.e potholes,train tracks?). Is it possible the tire shop did it? I took the wheels back to the tire shop, but the guy said there is no way they did it, as expected. Anyone have an idea how much it will cost to repair this damage or recommend any good rim repair shops It seems I have some bad luck with this car! First the windshield cracks, and now this! Its so ironic, I removed my sport wheels to prevent damage from the winter. I think I would have had less damage leaving them on!!! Pics below: Front (1 area of damage) http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7...amage1anw3.jpg http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/6...amage1bxk8.jpg http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7...amage1czk8.jpg Rear (4 areas of damage) http://img47.imageshack.us/my.php?im...damage1wz1.jpg http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?i...damage2qk0.jpg http://img340.imageshack.us/my.php?i...damage3ax3.jpg http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?i...damage4gb8.jpg
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I can't say for sure but I wouldn't suspect a tire shop would do that to a wheel just by changing your wheels. I know I found one area of road rash that I have no idea where it came from and I'm the only that drives the car too. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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alanchan Major 72 Rep 1,402 Posts Drives: 2006 323i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (21)	by looking at your pictures I don't think the tire shop did the damage. I changed my tires before (17" wheels) at my friend's shop and he scratched the rim. if its the machine scratch, it looks different than the curb mark.
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jack123 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	I'm just surprised I didn't notice it till now
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	You can get a silver paint pen for wheels at bavauto.com. It is exactly the same color. How do I know? I did my wheels like that on curbs. The silver paint covers it up nicely.
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EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 40 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	If you are handy, and don't want to pay someone else... check this out. I have not done this myself, but this is the best DIY repair I have found yet. If you have better, please post and PM me. Oh and yes you can hire someone to do this, and they probably do something like this, with maybe more tools. Hope this helped... It can be fixed, that is the msg I am sending!!! EspressoBoy
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Denied New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: BMW 128i - Jet Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	You cannot trust any "shops" other than the dealership and even the dealerships fucks you sometimes. Those guys at the shops see your 1 series and they get all happy, probably drive it around the block, park in front of their girlfriend's house (Look what I got!). One series is relatively new, has had a lot of good reviews so people are eager to test it. I mean it's not a Ferrari, but the novelty of driving a new car doesn't get old. Always watch your mileage before and after your car leaves the shop. Then again it could be yourself not noticing after parking close to a curb. Usually, you'll be quite sensitive though since the car is only 5 months old.
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