I8 shock absorber failure

Dave James · 05-18-2024, 07:08 AM

After having bought an i8, 2 months ago, with bigger wheels, both front shockers have failed. The car as done 48k. Could the wheel size have contributed to the problem? Also, I am being quoted £3000 for the job, which uses BMW parts. Any advice please?

visionaut · 05-18-2024, 08:33 AM

First, you’re posting in the wrong forum - you want the i8 forum, not this 3/4-series forum:

https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/f...play.php?f=487

As for larger wheels/tires being a factor, it might. Your replacements could be much heavier. The i8 came with either 7x20 or 7.5x20 fronts, and either 7.5x20, 8x20 or 8.5x20 rears in a staggered OEM set-up. What’s your replacement wheels and tire sizes?

Dave James · 05-18-2024, 08:41 AM

Ah sorry. I re posted in the i8 section

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Dave James Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: May 2024 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	I8 shock absorber failure After having bought an i8, 2 months ago, with bigger wheels, both front shockers have failed. The car as done 48k. Could the wheel size have contributed to the problem? Also, I am being quoted £3000 for the job, which uses BMW parts. Any advice please?
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visionaut Captain 1409 Rep 955 Posts Drives: 2016 435iX GC & 1976 2002 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Mile High City, CO iTrader: (0)	First, you’re posting in the wrong forum - you want the i8 forum, not this 3/4-series forum: https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/f...play.php?f=487 As for larger wheels/tires being a factor, it might. Your replacements could be much heavier. The i8 came with either 7x20 or 7.5x20 fronts, and either 7.5x20, 8x20 or 8.5x20 rears in a staggered OEM set-up. What’s your replacement wheels and tire sizes?
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Dave James Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: May 2024 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Ah sorry. I re posted in the i8 section
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