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CaliMRoadster · 10-17-2007, 04:23 PM

A wheel-eating curb got my right front wheel. Style #224 for the M-Roadster. Any have a spare? Or recommend a place to get one.

I took it to a repair shop but said they didn't recommend fixing it. It's not bent but the scratch chipped off the flaky coating applied to the rim. The repair would not match the color on the other wheels.

Thanks for your help.

Dammmittt · 10-17-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliMRoadster

A wheel-eating curb got my right front wheel. Style #224 for the M-Roadster. Any have a spare? Or recommend a place to get one.

I took it to a repair shop but said they didn't recommend fixing it. It's not bent but the scratch chipped off the flaky coating applied to the rim. The repair would not match the color on the other wheels.

Thanks for your help.

That's pretty poor. They obviously don't want any business. Try and find someone else, they should either match the paint or paint all 4 in something close.

If you want a new one, check the classifieds, or post a request there. Plenty of people have upgraded stock wheels.

mister_roger · 10-17-2007, 05:35 PM

Ouch, that's sucks! Any pictures? Depending on the severity, I'm sure that the rash could easily be repaired and painted to closely match the factory finish.

I found a little article on how to repair minor curb rash on your own:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html

CaliMRoadster · 10-17-2007, 05:36 PM

Thanks "Dammmittt" Great suggestions. I'll post a classified. Tx.

CaliMRoadster · 10-17-2007, 05:47 PM

Hey thanks! "mister roger," that's a great tip!

Dammmittt · 10-17-2007, 08:10 PM

I've got some minor rash on my front passenger side (another casualty of my first week with the car)...but since I hardly ever go over there...I tend not to notice it

schwank · 10-17-2007, 08:16 PM

i curbed my coupe 2 weeks after I got it... a local wheel guy fixed mine and you cant tell

M2audioman · 10-19-2007, 02:27 AM

Did you try going to Rite-Way Wheel in Walnut Creek, CA? They do amazing work and have fixed all of my previous wheels to perfect condition.

Their phone number is:

(925) 933-4046

CaliMRoadster · 10-19-2007, 01:07 PM

Thanks "schwank" and "335audioman" I'll give a local wheel guy a try. The one in Walnut Creek work out since I work out that area once a week. Thanks!

These wheels seem to be a real problem with curb rash not just causing scratches but damage as the lacquer flakes off in pieces. I've been reading on other boards that it's been a pain with the Z4M: http://www.zed-cars.eu/discussion/Topic11918-15-1.aspx

Hawkeye · 10-19-2007, 01:32 PM

Yeah, I have noticed the rims are pretty brittle. Then again the paint is really brittle as well, coming from a lead based painted car anyway.

CherryZz · 10-24-2007, 03:50 AM

i have a similiar problem, curbed my front left rim. i was wondering if you have the tire/rim warrenty from bmw, will they replace it for free?

koj415 · 10-24-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

(another casualty of my first week with the car)

i completely understand.
Does anyone know a good wheel repair shop around the LA area?

Dammmittt · 10-24-2007, 09:27 PM

I had 2 the first week...hadn't had another one since last week (11 months later...) when I hit a piece of shrapnel that came out of no where and hit me on the highway.

10-17-2007, 04:23 PM	#1
CaliMRoadster Greetings from SF 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2006 Imola Red M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA iTrader: (0)	Help - Curbed my M Roadster Wheel A wheel-eating curb got my right front wheel. Style #224 for the M-Roadster. Any have a spare? Or recommend a place to get one. I took it to a repair shop but said they didn't recommend fixing it. It's not bent but the scratch chipped off the flaky coating applied to the rim. The repair would not match the color on the other wheels. Thanks for your help.
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mister_roger Private First Class 13 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2003 Maldives Blue 2.5i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	Ouch, that's sucks! Any pictures? Depending on the severity, I'm sure that the rash could easily be repaired and painted to closely match the factory finish. I found a little article on how to repair minor curb rash on your own: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html __________________ 2003 Maldives Blue 2.5i -- 18" M6 wheels, 12mm rear spacer, ///MZ4 front bumper conversion, Eibach lowering springs, Koni shocks, Hotchkis F/R anti-roll bars, Helene Performance air filter.
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CaliMRoadster Greetings from SF 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2006 Imola Red M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks "Dammmittt" Great suggestions. I'll post a classified. Tx.
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 167 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	I've got some minor rash on my front passenger side (another casualty of my first week with the car)...but since I hardly ever go over there...I tend not to notice it __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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schwank First Lieutenant 30 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 06 z4 m coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cincinnati iTrader: (0)	i curbed my coupe 2 weeks after I got it... a local wheel guy fixed mine and you cant tell
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M2audioman Captain 197 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Did you try going to Rite-Way Wheel in Walnut Creek, CA? They do amazing work and have fixed all of my previous wheels to perfect condition. Their phone number is: (925) 933-4046
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CaliMRoadster Greetings from SF 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2006 Imola Red M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks "schwank" and "335audioman" I'll give a local wheel guy a try. The one in Walnut Creek work out since I work out that area once a week. Thanks! These wheels seem to be a real problem with curb rash not just causing scratches but damage as the lacquer flakes off in pieces. I've been reading on other boards that it's been a pain with the Z4M: http://www.zed-cars.eu/discussion/Topic11918-15-1.aspx
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CherryZz New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	i have a similiar problem, curbed my front left rim. i was wondering if you have the tire/rim warrenty from bmw, will they replace it for free?
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 167 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	I had 2 the first week...hadn't had another one since last week (11 months later...) when I hit a piece of shrapnel that came out of no where and hit me on the highway. __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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