Road Debris Killed Wheel and Tire Today

PChem · 01-22-2020, 07:43 PM

Could not avoid hitting an object at 75 mph near dark this evening. It was rust brown about 150 mm diameter x 75mm tall. Hit it hard. Got car towed to the tire shop where I bought the Michelin AS3+ tires on the car. Wheels are 442m orbit gray and the tire failed by being rim cut and the rim had a rash adjacent to the tire puncture site. Got a feeling the rim is big time out of round.

I knowingly opted for no insurance. Money not so much an issue as not getting screwed too badly should the wheel not be repairable. Question: 442m orbit gray is a relatively low sales volume option. Any recommendations besides a BMW dealer to buy a single new or used 442m staggered rear wheel?

John in VA · 01-22-2020, 07:53 PM

Sorry to read about your incident - glad you're OK. Check the classifieds here, bimmerforum & bimmerfest. EBay might be another option.

As you're in NC, check with Prince Wheel Services - they do excellent work & can tell you if the wheel can be repaired: http://www.princewheelservices.com/

I've had good service from Wheel Collision Center in PA, refinishing a set of my wheels & buying their refinished ones: http://www.wheelcollision.com/store/...-435I-440I.htm

Good luck!

IK6SPEED · 01-22-2020, 09:27 PM

Check eBay but read description carefully and ask questions.

PChem · 01-24-2020, 02:59 PM

Happy ending! The wheel was repaired at RGX Rim Repair in Greensboro, NC. and looks new. I did learn how some wheels appear to repairable and cannot be repaired because of bent wheel hub. The wheel repair machines can do wonders for wheel circumference out-of-round issues but there's not much can be done for fixing a bent wheel hub. Fortunately, my wheel was out-of-round and had rim damage, both repaired successfully.

A shout out to the Quest Towing Services, a national service for quickly arranging a tow using qualified local towing companies. The roll-back truck picked up my car within 60 minutes of my placing the call.

The tire was free to me as I had bought tire insurance coverage from the tire installer store.

Towing, rim repair and incidental charges totaled to $408. I'm happy because it could have easily been more than twice that amount. The other good news was no other damage to the car's underside components.

Wires · 01-25-2020, 07:22 AM

That is some nice news to and a not-so-happy story!

01-22-2020, 07:43 PM	#1
PChem Private 18 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2004 ZHP Vert, 2015 435ix Vert Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Road Debris Killed Wheel and Tire Today Could not avoid hitting an object at 75 mph near dark this evening. It was rust brown about 150 mm diameter x 75mm tall. Hit it hard. Got car towed to the tire shop where I bought the Michelin AS3+ tires on the car. Wheels are 442m orbit gray and the tire failed by being rim cut and the rim had a rash adjacent to the tire puncture site. Got a feeling the rim is big time out of round. I knowingly opted for no insurance. Money not so much an issue as not getting screwed too badly should the wheel not be repairable. Question: 442m orbit gray is a relatively low sales volume option. Any recommendations besides a BMW dealer to buy a single new or used 442m staggered rear wheel?
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01-22-2020, 07:53 PM	#2
John in VA Colonel 983 Rep 2,193 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	Sorry to read about your incident - glad you're OK. Check the classifieds here, bimmerforum & bimmerfest. EBay might be another option. As you're in NC, check with Prince Wheel Services - they do excellent work & can tell you if the wheel can be repaired: http://www.princewheelservices.com/ I've had good service from Wheel Collision Center in PA, refinishing a set of my wheels & buying their refinished ones: http://www.wheelcollision.com/store/...-435I-440I.htm Good luck! __________________ ____________________________________________ 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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01-22-2020, 09:27 PM	#3
IK6SPEED Banned 4486 Rep 10,473 Posts Drives: BMW M3 / AH3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	Check eBay but read description carefully and ask questions.
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01-24-2020, 02:59 PM	#4
PChem Private 18 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2004 ZHP Vert, 2015 435ix Vert Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Happy ending! The wheel was repaired at RGX Rim Repair in Greensboro, NC. and looks new. I did learn how some wheels appear to repairable and cannot be repaired because of bent wheel hub. The wheel repair machines can do wonders for wheel circumference out-of-round issues but there's not much can be done for fixing a bent wheel hub. Fortunately, my wheel was out-of-round and had rim damage, both repaired successfully. A shout out to the Quest Towing Services, a national service for quickly arranging a tow using qualified local towing companies. The roll-back truck picked up my car within 60 minutes of my placing the call. The tire was free to me as I had bought tire insurance coverage from the tire installer store. Towing, rim repair and incidental charges totaled to $408. I'm happy because it could have easily been more than twice that amount. The other good news was no other damage to the car's underside components.
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01-25-2020, 07:22 AM	#5
Wires Brigadier General 1644 Rep 4,870 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	That is some nice news to and a not-so-happy story!
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