How strong are 161 rims?

Bimmer325 · 04-17-2006, 11:01 AM

Just went over a pothole and heard the loud bang...damn...quickly went home and had the right front wheel jacked up and rotate it to see if it bend....luckily didnt notice any both inner and outer.
but the 'bang' heard inside the car got me worrying...
anything else should i check? speed was only maybe 40-50km/h

KL2DC · 04-17-2006, 11:09 AM

Wow ... loud bang? Did you feel any wierd vibrations after? I believe the wheels themselves are strong, your immediate concern would've been your RFTs...you might want to double check your tires (sometimes the FTM is slow to pick up leaks) and maybe check for alignment.....

Driv3r · 04-17-2006, 11:26 AM

sucks, and wasnt it you that asked for the correct tire pressures for the 161's like a few days ago? thats some bad luck.. hope it didnt bend. good luck with it.

hotsand5 · 04-17-2006, 11:35 AM

When I heard a loud bang over a pothole, there was 10psi in the rear tire. It had a slow leak from a cut. The wheel was ok, but the tire had to be replaced. I'd check it out as soon as possible.

Bimmer325 · 04-18-2006, 02:29 AM

KL2DC: nope, didnt feel anything unusual at the moment but i think its okay. i had 17"s with 205/40s tyres b4 on my previous car, went over some potholes with similar sound felt in the cabin, but turn out okay.
today, went to check out that damn pothole and it seems not too deep at all...
but i sense that alignment and camber need to be re-check.

climkt · 04-18-2006, 03:02 AM

Hi bimmer 325i, are they a lot of pot holes in KL? I go to sibu/sarawak to visit my in laws regularly and the roads are undulating but not many pot holes there.
What are your views of the scrapping of the scenic/crooked bridge? Tun Dr Mahathir is really quite upset about his failed baby./ bridge project, isn't he?

KL2DC · 04-18-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by climkt

Hi bimmer 325i, are they a lot of pot holes in KL? I go to sibu/sarawak to visit my in laws regularly and the roads are undulating but not many pot holes there.
What are your views of the scrapping of the scenic/crooked bridge? Tun Dr Mahathir is really quite upset about his failed baby./ bridge project, isn't he?

Are you insinuating our roads in KL are inferior/sub-par quality??

climkt · 04-18-2006, 08:39 PM

Well, KL2DC, personally, i did not go through a lot of pot holes in KL, hence i was surprised by his pot hole problem. no insinuations intended. Recently, we have bad roads in singapore too due to extensive MRT works that seem to last forever! best to inform the authorities to fix it.

Bimmer325 · 04-18-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by climkt

Hi bimmer 325i, are they a lot of pot holes in KL? I go to sibu/sarawak to visit my in laws regularly and the roads are undulating but not many pot holes there.
What are your views of the scrapping of the scenic/crooked bridge? Tun Dr Mahathir is really quite upset about his failed baby./ bridge project, isn't he?

well, what more can i say? just look at how we've sufferred when HE took on the Proton project since the 80s...

climkt · 04-18-2006, 11:13 PM

sounds like PM Badawi is not popular with u guys. i think he is more reasonable and approachable. there will be dark clouds ahead with more friction with the current PM and ex PM, for sure!

ska///235i · 04-18-2006, 11:19 PM

how many miles you have on your car?
cuz the run flats are rough at the 1st 1000 miles

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Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	KL2DC: nope, didnt feel anything unusual at the moment but i think its okay. i had 17"s with 205/40s tyres b4 on my previous car, went over some potholes with similar sound felt in the cabin, but turn out okay. today, went to check out that damn pothole and it seems not too deep at all... but i sense that alignment and camber need to be re-check. __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	Hi bimmer 325i, are they a lot of pot holes in KL? I go to sibu/sarawak to visit my in laws regularly and the roads are undulating but not many pot holes there. What are your views of the scrapping of the scenic/crooked bridge? Tun Dr Mahathir is really quite upset about his failed baby./ bridge project, isn't he?
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	Well, KL2DC, personally, i did not go through a lot of pot holes in KL, hence i was surprised by his pot hole problem. no insinuations intended. Recently, we have bad roads in singapore too due to extensive MRT works that seem to last forever! best to inform the authorities to fix it.
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	sounds like PM Badawi is not popular with u guys. i think he is more reasonable and approachable. there will be dark clouds ahead with more friction with the current PM and ex PM, for sure!
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