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05-12-2008, 03:10 PM | #1 |
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Defective Rim/Wheel....
As I was cleaning my wheels yesterday I noticed something funny on my passenger side rear wheel. It looked as if there was a crack. Upon further inspection I noticed that it was not a crack but the clear coat on the wheel was peeling off. Needless to say I was not happy but instead of getting mad I just figured I'd go to the dealer today and see what they have to say. My service adviser was very helpful and agreed that this wasn't normal. He ordered me a new wheel. The parts manager said it would have to be approved since it was a paint issue. Obviously this is a defect if the clear coat is peeling off the wheel. It's not like a chip or scratch. It's definitely a factory defect. In any case I am under the assumption that they will take care of it. The wheel has to come from CA which should take about a week or so. The parts manager asked which wheels I had and I said the only one that comes with the 135i. He then pulled up the parts list and showed me like 10 wheels. I told him those were Euro versions. Arghhh! You think these guys would know what wheels are on the cars! I've never seen this before. Anyone else have this issue?
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Pontiac GTO's had the same problem in 04 and early 05, if they are ordering you a new wheel, you should feel fortunate , The only thing pontiac would pay for was to have them re-done. which never matches.
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Why wouldn't they pay for a new wheel? It is a factory defect. The car is only two months old and it is unacceptable that this is happening. Isn't there a warranty on factory defects for a certain period of time? You would think BMW would stand by their product.
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You should have told him that you had the 261s and that all 4 were peeling. :biggrin: |
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Nah, I don't see the fascination with those wheels. I like the wheels that came with the car. They seem to fill the wheel well better than the 261s and look more aggressive. That is my opinion. :smile:
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