Problems with 403 M alloys - Page 3 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

zorroone · 02-08-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

Wheel/s: I hope this does not happen. It would be downright wrong of them. Is it just one wheel that's corroded?

Hairy Paint: This should be fixable with some gentle massaging.

Handling better? I read somewhere that a car shod with 18" was faster round a track than the one with 19".

Anyway, you're happy with 19", I'm delighted with 18" and have already cited many of the latter's advantages. End of story.

19" will be £100 more per wheel to change. Each to their own.
I am with the 18" if only they were 7 spoke, just have to keep looking.

ThreethirtyDee · 02-09-2013, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

Wheel/s: I hope this does not happen. It would be downright wrong of them. Is it just one wheel that's corroded?

Hairy Paint: This should be fixable with some gentle massaging.

Handling better? I read somewhere that a car shod with 18" was faster round a track than the one with 19".

Anyway, you're happy with 19", I'm delighted with 18" and have already cited many of the latter's advantages. End of story.

Not sure it's for you to determine when the debate is finished?
I read somewhere that a car on 20" was faster than one on 19's

JonoNZ · 02-09-2013, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ThreethirtyDee

Not sure it's for you to determine when the debate is finished?
I read somewhere that a car on 20" was faster than one on 19's

F30AM · 02-09-2013, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ThreethirtyDee

Not sure it's for you to determine when the debate is finished?
I read somewhere that a car on 20" was faster than one on 19's

Ha, ha!

End of story for me. Sorry if I appeared rude.

RamboGrambo · 02-09-2013, 05:11 AM

Does anybody have the 19" 401's fitted.

NISFAN · 02-09-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by zorroone

19" will be £100 more per wheel to change. Each to their own.
I am with the 18" if only they were 7 spoke, just have to keep looking.

Nope, on Black circles 19" 255's RFT's are £6 per tyre cheaper than the same 255 18's

johnbmw6 · 02-09-2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

Nope, on Black circles 19" 255's RFT's are £6 per tyre cheaper than the same 255 18's

Yahoo win win.

mlepyro · 02-11-2013, 05:01 PM

It's subjective, but in my opinion the 19" 403's are the only wheel I would consider on the F3x. Everything else doesn't look like it suites the M sport (which is the only variant I would consider as well).

I don't really mind if it makes the ride harder, having M sport suspension messed that bit up... but it's what you expect so get used to it.

Anyway subjective it is... and just as well as the less people riding 403's the nicer they look for those who are (or at least in our minds!)

Mat

NISFAN · 02-11-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mlepyro

It's subjective, but in my opinion the 19" 403's are the only wheel I would consider on the F3x. Everything else doesn't look like it suites the M sport (which is the only variant I would consider as well).

I don't really mind if it makes the ride harder, having M sport suspension messed that bit up... but it's what you expect so get used to it.

Anyway subjective it is... and just as well as the less people riding 403's the nicer they look for those who are (or at least in our minds!)

Mat

Well said, my sentiments exactly

Hprice1099 · 02-12-2013, 02:56 AM

Does anyone know if the 19" 405 alloys from the f20 will fit the f30?

Cheers

kitster · 02-12-2013, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Hprice1099

Does anyone know if the 19" 405 alloys from the f20 will fit the f30?

Cheers

Should do as the PCD (5x120) and Centre bore (72.5) are the same for F10, F20 and F30. You just need to ensure the ET is correct.

derekh929 · 02-12-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mlepyro

It's subjective, but in my opinion the 19" 403's are the only wheel I would consider on the F3x. Everything else doesn't look like it suites the M sport (which is the only variant I would consider as well).

I don't really mind if it makes the ride harder, having M sport suspension messed that bit up... but it's what you expect so get used to it.

Anyway subjective it is... and just as well as the less people riding 403's the nicer they look for those who are (or at least in our minds!)

Mat

Mat glad i'm not alone on that thinking

johnbmw6 · 02-12-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

Well said, my sentiments exactly

+1

SaddleworthScot · 02-14-2013, 05:04 AM

Just ordered a 330d xDrive M Sport Touring with 403 M's! Is the corrosion problem with these wheels common? :-(

johnbmw6 · 02-14-2013, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleworthScot

Just ordered a 330d xDrive M Sport Touring with 403 M's! Is the corrosion problem with these wheels common? :-(

NO

SaddleworthScot · 02-14-2013, 05:32 AM

Cheers!

crazybones · 02-14-2013, 03:03 PM

19" rims fill the wheel arches and look great. I hate seeing a gap under the wheel arch. Just get used to watching for potholes!

FWIW, my 403's have completed nearly 2000 miles with no sign of corrosion although it is early days. If any does appear, I would expect this to be covered under warranty anyway.

F30AM · 02-14-2013, 03:10 PM

Perhaps those 7 spokes on 19" ones make the wheel stronger than the 5 spoke 18" ones, though the 19" ones are a bugger to clean IMO.
I hate cleaning cars. Never washed a car myself and never will.

NISFAN · 02-14-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

Perhaps those 7 spokes on 19" ones make the wheel stronger than the 5 spoke 18" ones, though the 19" ones are a bugger to clean IMO.
I hate cleaning cars. Never washed a car myself and never will.

Nice to see someone looking out for the car cleaners, did they give you the thumbs up on 18's over 19's?

ThreethirtyDee · 02-14-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by crazybones

19" rims fill the wheel arches and look great. I hate seeing a gap under the wheel arch. Just get used to watching for potholes!

FWIW, my 403's have completed nearly 2000 miles with no sign of corrosion although it is early days. If any does appear, I would expect this to be covered under warranty anyway.

The 18's with tyres are the same diameter as the19's with tyres so there is no gap difference under the wheel arch

It's a bit of an optical illusion as on the 18's there's less silver wheel and more black tyre wall which blends into the dark wheel arch.

crazybones · 02-14-2013, 03:21 PM

Always end up washing the car myself. Don't trust anybody else not to scratch the car.

F30AM · 02-14-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by crazybones

Always end up washing the car myself. Don't trust anybody else not to scratch the car.

I've become so lazy, that I've got someone special to even wash my aged lithe body!

02-11-2013, 05:01 PM	#52
mlepyro M Performance Drives: E92 M3 + F31 330d Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Daventry, UK Posts: 265 iTrader: (0)	It's subjective, but in my opinion the 19" 403's are the only wheel I would consider on the F3x. Everything else doesn't look like it suites the M sport (which is the only variant I would consider as well). I don't really mind if it makes the ride harder, having M sport suspension messed that bit up... but it's what you expect so get used to it. Anyway subjective it is... and just as well as the less people riding 403's the nicer they look for those who are (or at least in our minds!) Mat __________________ F31 330d M Sport (Alpine White / Red) Packages - Parking, Security, Safety, Visibility, Pro Nav, M brakes, Adaptive S, Sport steering, Comfort Access, Sun glass, Mirrors, Heated seats, Surround-view, HUD, HK sound, Speed display. Mods - 405 wheels, M performance aerodynamics. M perf brakes red. My toy - E92 M3 - (M.White + red)

02-14-2013, 03:10 PM	#62
F30AM Major Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,381 iTrader: (0)	Perhaps those 7 spokes on 19" ones make the wheel stronger than the 5 spoke 18" ones, though the 19" ones are a bugger to clean IMO. I hate cleaning cars. Never washed a car myself and never will. __________________ F30 EBII 330d M-Sport/Red Hippo Hide Heated Chairs/18"/Aluminium Hex+Black Trim/Smart Door Mirrors/Cunning Xenons/Clever Suspenders/Electric Back Help/DAB/HK/New Pro Media/Extra Coded Immobiliser/Ciggy Pack/Booty Net/Memory Cushion for Bony Posterior!/5 Year Service Pack A TRULY WONDERFUL CAR. Had Baggy Red Hippo Hide Chairs. Fixed at my expense. Mean BMW refused to help

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02-09-2013, 05:11 AM	#49
RamboGrambo New Member Drives: 2012 F30 320i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Newcastle Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Does anybody have the 19" 401's fitted.

02-12-2013, 02:56 AM	#54
Hprice1099 Enlisted Member Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Liverpool Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if the 19" 405 alloys from the f20 will fit the f30? Cheers

02-14-2013, 05:04 AM	#58
SaddleworthScot New Member Drives: 330d xDrive M Sport Touring Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lancs Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Just ordered a 330d xDrive M Sport Touring with 403 M's! Is the corrosion problem with these wheels common? :-(

02-14-2013, 05:32 AM	#60
SaddleworthScot New Member Drives: 330d xDrive M Sport Touring Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lancs Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Cheers!

02-14-2013, 03:03 PM	#61
crazybones Private First Class Drives: F30 328i M-Sport Auto Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portsmouth UK Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	19" rims fill the wheel arches and look great. I hate seeing a gap under the wheel arch. Just get used to watching for potholes! FWIW, my 403's have completed nearly 2000 miles with no sign of corrosion although it is early days. If any does appear, I would expect this to be covered under warranty anyway.

02-14-2013, 03:21 PM	#65
crazybones Private First Class Drives: F30 328i M-Sport Auto Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portsmouth UK Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	Always end up washing the car myself. Don't trust anybody else not to scratch the car.