Wheel Repair

leftoverture · 12-23-2023, 08:04 PM

I have a bent rim. Anyone know how much I should expect to pay to have it repaired? These are factory wheels on a 2016 228i. Just trying to get an idea of repair cost versus replacement. Thanks.

MarcoZandrini · 12-24-2023, 08:42 AM

How badly is it damaged? Is it cracked? Does the wheel need to be refinished?

leftoverture · 12-24-2023, 01:35 PM

I don't think it needs refinishing. The tire shop just told me it was bent.

freakystyly · 12-24-2023, 02:47 PM

If no painting is needed it should be under $100, depending on severity of the warp. If the wheel needs to be heated up to be straightened, that may compromise the paint and then tack on another hundred. (estimated pricing)

Have you tried pricing out a used OEM wheel or get your indy to find one? They're likely cheap by now if you can find a single. Assuming they're the crab claw style, they're a dime a dozen from people swapping them out.

Kernel Kurtz · 12-24-2023, 03:23 PM

Yeah, if it is not cracked or needing refinishing it should be cheap. I've had lots of wheels straightened for under $100 CAD.

How much a replacement costs will vary widely depending on the wheel model. The BBS made forged Style 313s on my previous 3 series were insanely expensive to replace, so they got straightened regardless.

leftoverture · 12-24-2023, 07:42 PM

I'm not sure what this style is called, but they are the base 17" wheel.

leftoverture · 12-24-2023, 07:54 PM

John in VA · 12-25-2023, 01:55 PM

Style 380: https://www.carsaddiction.com/en/wheels/bmw/style-380

$275 refinished from a great shop in PA: https://www.wheelcollision.com/store...M235I-240I.htm

Mike F. · 12-25-2023, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

Style 380: https://www.carsaddiction.com/en/wheels/bmw/style-380

$275 refinished from a great shop in PA: https://www.wheelcollision.com/store...M235I-240I.htm

I would look into this option. My E90 cracked rims a bunch of times (which, according to my indy repair guy, is par for the course for them) and I always replaced them with refurbished wheels from places like this. They lasted as long or longer than the ones that came on the car.

leftoverture · 12-25-2023, 02:18 PM

Yea, cheapest I found a used wheel was $250. I'm now considering aftermarket options and maybe will see if I can sell the the good wheels to recoup some of the cost.

Kernel Kurtz · 12-25-2023, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by leftoverture

Yea, cheapest I found a used wheel was $250. I'm now considering aftermarket options and maybe will see if I can sell the the good wheels to recoup some of the cost.

As good an excuse to upgrade as any!

nazali · 12-31-2023, 04:48 PM

dont forget to add removal, refitting, swapping tire, balance, new valve, envoirmental taxes, workshop supplies and the add tax.. also add the "it's a BMW tax"

Quote:

Originally Posted by John in VA

Style 380: https://www.carsaddiction.com/en/wheels/bmw/style-380

$275 refinished from a great shop in PA: https://www.wheelcollision.com/store...M235I-240I.htm

nazali · 12-31-2023, 04:49 PM

I bought a set of M rims from a guy on kijiji (I got lucky) was off another 2 series, for $200 canadian, had to put TPMS sensors, my own tires and balance
so another 200 all in out the door

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kernel Kurtz

As good an excuse to upgrade as any!

leftoverture · 02-24-2024, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John in VA

Style 380: https://www.carsaddiction.com/en/wheels/bmw/style-380

$275 refinished from a great shop in PA: https://www.wheelcollision.com/store...M235I-240I.htm

Well, I tried aftermarket wheels but wasn't happy with them. High speed vibration issues that the tire shop can't resolve. So I just ordered a refinished wheel from the shop in PA. Going back to stock. Thanks for the links.

MarcoZandrini · 02-25-2024, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kernel Kurtz

As good an excuse to upgrade as any!

19" and MPSS!

leftoverture · 03-02-2024, 07:18 PM

Just gotta come back and give props to Wheel Collision Center. I bought a replacement wheel from them and it turns out they are just about the best shop I've ever dealt with. Darrell was amazing to work with and took great care of me, even making my job a rush. They got the wheel done and shipped super quick and it arrived looking brand new. If you need a wheel these guys are top notch all the way.

https://www.wheelcollision.com/store...M235I-240I.htm

pmcmtnbkr · 03-05-2024, 08:56 PM

I had a mobile wheel repair in PA do mine that one of the body shops recommended I met him at a dealership the guy checked the run out on the bent wheels straightened the one stated the other was well within run out limits and I shouldn't have a problem let me watch the whole process it was very cool to see cost me under $100 and a six pack for the guy for being so cool. I have run the wheels for 4 years with no vibration or issues couldn't be happier

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leftoverture Captain 438 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Edina, MN iTrader: (0)	Wheel Repair I have a bent rim. Anyone know how much I should expect to pay to have it repaired? These are factory wheels on a 2016 228i. Just trying to get an idea of repair cost versus replacement. Thanks.
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MarcoZandrini Major 445 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	How badly is it damaged? Is it cracked? Does the wheel need to be refinished?
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leftoverture Captain 438 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Edina, MN iTrader: (0)	I don't think it needs refinishing. The tire shop just told me it was bent.
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freakystyly Lieutenant Colonel 3008 Rep 1,798 Posts Drives: F22 B58 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	If no painting is needed it should be under $100, depending on severity of the warp. If the wheel needs to be heated up to be straightened, that may compromise the paint and then tack on another hundred. (estimated pricing) Have you tried pricing out a used OEM wheel or get your indy to find one? They're likely cheap by now if you can find a single. Assuming they're the crab claw style, they're a dime a dozen from people swapping them out.
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Kernel Kurtz Major 345 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: 2020 M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yeah, if it is not cracked or needing refinishing it should be cheap. I've had lots of wheels straightened for under $100 CAD. How much a replacement costs will vary widely depending on the wheel model. The BBS made forged Style 313s on my previous 3 series were insanely expensive to replace, so they got straightened regardless.
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leftoverture Captain 438 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Edina, MN iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure what this style is called, but they are the base 17" wheel.
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John in VA Colonel 989 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	Style 380: https://www.carsaddiction.com/en/wheels/bmw/style-380 $275 refinished from a great shop in PA: https://www.wheelcollision.com/store...M235I-240I.htm __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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leftoverture Captain 438 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Edina, MN iTrader: (0)	Yea, cheapest I found a used wheel was $250. I'm now considering aftermarket options and maybe will see if I can sell the the good wheels to recoup some of the cost.
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leftoverture Captain 438 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Edina, MN iTrader: (0)	Just gotta come back and give props to Wheel Collision Center. I bought a replacement wheel from them and it turns out they are just about the best shop I've ever dealt with. Darrell was amazing to work with and took great care of me, even making my job a rush. They got the wheel done and shipped super quick and it arrived looking brand new. If you need a wheel these guys are top notch all the way. https://www.wheelcollision.com/store...M235I-240I.htm
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pmcmtnbkr Private First Class 106 Rep 198 Posts Drives: BMW M235I Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I had a mobile wheel repair in PA do mine that one of the body shops recommended I met him at a dealership the guy checked the run out on the bent wheels straightened the one stated the other was well within run out limits and I shouldn't have a problem let me watch the whole process it was very cool to see cost me under $100 and a six pack for the guy for being so cool. I have run the wheels for 4 years with no vibration or issues couldn't be happier
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