Already bent one of my M5 reps - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

lukeb817 · 11-01-2012, 10:19 PM

So, unfortunately, I already bent one of my F10 M5 reps. I was bored and decided to take a quick drive this evening. Rolling on the exit ramp from 75 north to 74 west in Cincinnati at about 50-60mph and BOOM! I hit a pothole that I never could have seen coming, loudest and hardest hit I've ever experienced in the car so far (hopefully ever). I turned around and drove another 4ish miles back home -- I didn't notice any vibrations or changes in the ride/steering afterward, but when I got home and ran my finger over the space between the tire and the lip of the wheels I felt a pretty noticeable bend about 2.5-3 inches long on the lip of the front passenger side wheel.

So annoyed...with all the aftermarket wheels I've had in the past, this is the first time I've ever had one get bent. A real bummer, hopefully it's just the lip and the whole wheel isn't out of round. It was dark, so I couldn't see any cracks. I'll make a better assessment to see if I can feel any vibration on the way to work tomorrow and get it checked out and rebalanced if I can.

Number · 11-02-2012, 01:46 AM

Sorry to hear about the rim man. I've had quite a few of those BOOM/BANG on potholes and bumps in the road. I haven't checked the wheels like you have, but I wouldn't be surprised if all my rims are bent. Luckily, I have the wheel/tire insurance. And since I have a nail in one of my tires, I'm gonna take it in soon.

nano10 · 11-02-2012, 02:38 AM

Best of luck with the wheel, hope everything works out ok

shivaswrath · 11-02-2012, 09:30 AM

Ugh, I cringed reading that....I hate potholes.

1clean335i · 11-02-2012, 11:33 AM

Who makes the M5 reps you have?

11-01-2012, 10:19 PM	#1
lukeb817 Lieutenant Drives: AW '13 335i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 451 iTrader: (0)	Already bent one of my M5 reps So, unfortunately, I already bent one of my F10 M5 reps. I was bored and decided to take a quick drive this evening. Rolling on the exit ramp from 75 north to 74 west in Cincinnati at about 50-60mph and BOOM! I hit a pothole that I never could have seen coming, loudest and hardest hit I've ever experienced in the car so far (hopefully ever). I turned around and drove another 4ish miles back home -- I didn't notice any vibrations or changes in the ride/steering afterward, but when I got home and ran my finger over the space between the tire and the lip of the wheels I felt a pretty noticeable bend about 2.5-3 inches long on the lip of the front passenger side wheel. So annoyed...with all the aftermarket wheels I've had in the past, this is the first time I've ever had one get bent. A real bummer, hopefully it's just the lip and the whole wheel isn't out of round. It was dark, so I couldn't see any cracks. I'll make a better assessment to see if I can feel any vibration on the way to work tomorrow and get it checked out and rebalanced if I can. __________________ 08/20/12 Euro Delivery (Re-delivered in U.S. 09/29/12): 2013 335i M Sport \| 6MT \| Alpine White \| Coral Red \| Tech \| Cold Weather \| Dynamic Handling \| Rearview Camera \| Park Distance Control \| M Perf. Power Kit \| M Perf. Brakes (red) \| M Perf. Exhaust \| M Perf. grilles \| H&R Sport springs \| 19" AG M510s \| BMS clutch stop \| Matched reflectors
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11-02-2012, 02:38 AM	#3
nano10 Captain Drives: 2013 335i aka Kal-El Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 988 iTrader: (3)	Best of luck with the wheel, hope everything works out ok __________________ 2013 335i Estoril Blue M Sport/ Coral Red Interior/ M Performance Red Brakes/ Enhanced Bluetooth/ Premium Audio/Performance Grills/BBS CX-R

11-02-2012, 09:30 AM	#4
shivaswrath Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 2,044 iTrader: (2)	Ugh, I cringed reading that....I hate potholes. __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

11-02-2012, 11:33 AM	#5
1clean335i Perf BMW mag issue 147, 159 Drives: Project Estoril Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 6,742 iTrader: (30) Garage List 2013 335i M-sport [0.00] 2011 X5 xdrive35i M ... [0.00] 2009 335i M-sport [0.00] 07' 335i Sedan [0.00]	Who makes the M5 reps you have? __________________ '13 Estoril Blue 335i M-sport *Don't PM me!* Message me here- http://www.facebook.com/ProjectEstoril

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11-02-2012, 01:46 AM	#2
Number ✚ Drives: ✚ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ✚ ✚ Posts: 989 iTrader: (1)	Sorry to hear about the rim man. I've had quite a few of those BOOM/BANG on potholes and bumps in the road. I haven't checked the wheels like you have, but I wouldn't be surprised if all my rims are bent. Luckily, I have the wheel/tire insurance. And since I have a nail in one of my tires, I'm gonna take it in soon.