Dings on Rims, is this normal?

Zee32 · 04-11-2015, 08:53 PM

I'm not sure if this is due to the potholes. Can someone please give me their input? They appeared after the winter season, I notice similar dings on one of my other wheel too.

Also, how much do you think it will cost to repair? But if this happens again next winter, I think I'll be draining my money since I'll need to get them repaired again next winter.

Any alternatives?

Gizm0 · 04-11-2015, 08:54 PM

Looks normal to me...

tc535i · 04-11-2015, 08:55 PM

gonna be honest, I've NEVER seen that. wtf.

Zee32 · 04-11-2015, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tc535i

gonna be honest, I've NEVER seen that. wtf.

Nor have I. Hence need the experts advice.

gds52 · 04-11-2015, 08:58 PM

No it's not normal. The damage depends on the style, design and material of the wheels.
Get your wheels balanced and make sure the balancing is done correctly.
You should be good if you do not notice any issue with the drive or steering if it's front wheel.

tc535i · 04-11-2015, 08:58 PM

I mean, something obviously dented that from the outside... but wtf would be hitting that side of the lip??

Zee32 · 04-11-2015, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tc535i

I mean, something obviously dented that from the outside... but wtf would be hitting that side of the lip??

The surface is smooth. So I don't think it hit anything. The other wheel looks the same. So I was thinking maybe the potholes?

tc535i · 04-11-2015, 09:05 PM

how could a pothole cause a reverse ding? unpossible!

EVERY google image is bent the opposite way. that is NOT pothole damage.

DASHOCKER · 04-11-2015, 09:13 PM

tin foil wheels? that is unusual damage.

Zee32 · 04-11-2015, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER

tin foil wheels? that is unusual damage.

They've been on the car for 5 years now. First ever season this happened.

ny325 · 04-11-2015, 10:07 PM

HUH!

phillycx · 04-12-2015, 08:21 AM

Weird denting. Obviously take it to a wheel repair expert and get yourself a set of winter wheels/tires to avoid damage to these wheels in the winter if you live in a cold region.

Built My Way · 04-12-2015, 08:58 AM

Looks like shopping cart damage to me. A heavily laden runaway cart or a pissed off shopper. Definitely caused by a blunt object.

ToastOfTenacity · 04-12-2015, 10:07 AM

I have never seen that before. I saw someone mention shopping car damage, that sounds pretty reasonable. One thing I'm sure of however, is that is NOT pothole damage.

atinybug · 04-12-2015, 12:49 PM

Something definitely hit your wheel from the top. If it had been from driving over something, the damage would be dented in the other direction.

Zee32 · 04-12-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tc535i

how could a pothole cause a reverse ding? unpossible!

EVERY google image is bent the opposite way. that is NOT pothole damage.

I had my car towed once at the end of winter. I THINK ITS THE CHAINS THEY PUT ON THE WHEEL.

OMG IM SO PISSED NOW

Zee32 · 04-12-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sn355717

I have never seen that before. I saw someone mention shopping car damage, that sounds pretty reasonable. One thing I'm sure of however, is that is NOT pothole damage.

I was thinking pothole now I know what might be the cause. I had my car towed once in winter and must be the chains they put on the rim. Wow...I don't know what to do now

Toyo · 04-12-2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by zack32

I had my car towed once at the end of winter. I THINK ITS THE CHAINS THEY PUT ON THE WHEEL.

OMG IM SO PISSED NOW

I think you got it!! It would require substantial force to compress a wheel like that. A chain and come along like the ones used to secure cars would definitely be enough. Sorry!!

tc535i · 04-12-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by zack32

I was thinking pothole now I know what might be the cause. I had my car towed once in winter and must be the chains they put on the rim. Wow...I don't know what to do now

there ya go, that makes more sense

bigbootysuperduty · 04-12-2015, 03:27 PM

Why would you let them use chains on your wheel? You should have watched them carefully. They should have used straps to secure the care if they were going to use the wheels.

Zee32 · 04-12-2015, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbootysuperduty

Why would you let them use chains on your wheel? You should have watched them carefully. They should have used straps to secure the care if they were going to use the wheels.

I asked him twice, he said it won't damage the rims. It was a snowy night and I was stuck on the road for 3+ hours and wanted to get out of there as soon as possible....never again.

335iOnATuesday · 04-13-2015, 09:32 AM

Are you sure someone isn't hitting your rims with something ? someone just vandalizing it? .. that's odd damage.

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Gizm0 Colonel 426 Rep 2,136 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	Looks normal to me...
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gds52 Colonel 886 Rep 2,720 Posts Drives: BMW Z4M Coupe, BMW 328i E93 Co Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	No it's not normal. The damage depends on the style, design and material of the wheels. Get your wheels balanced and make sure the balancing is done correctly. You should be good if you do not notice any issue with the drive or steering if it's front wheel.
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tc535i Lieutenant Colonel 215 Rep 1,818 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2001 330i, 1995 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: West Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	I mean, something obviously dented that from the outside... but wtf would be hitting that side of the lip??
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tc535i Lieutenant Colonel 215 Rep 1,818 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2001 330i, 1995 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: West Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	how could a pothole cause a reverse ding? unpossible! EVERY google image is bent the opposite way. that is NOT pothole damage.
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phillycx Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2009 328i sedan Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00] 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	Weird denting. Obviously take it to a wheel repair expert and get yourself a set of winter wheels/tires to avoid damage to these wheels in the winter if you live in a cold region.
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Built My Way Captain 71 Rep 628 Posts Drives: ...when not replacing gaskets Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Friendly Maritimes ;) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i e90 [7.50]	Looks like shopping cart damage to me. A heavily laden runaway cart or a pissed off shopper. Definitely caused by a blunt object.
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atinybug First Lieutenant 78 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 07 e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Something definitely hit your wheel from the top. If it had been from driving over something, the damage would be dented in the other direction.
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bigbootysuperduty Private First Class 4 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Socal MoVal iTrader: (0)	Why would you let them use chains on your wheel? You should have watched them carefully. They should have used straps to secure the care if they were going to use the wheels.
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335iOnATuesday Second Lieutenant 73 Rep 247 Posts Drives: A Red Blur Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Boca, FL iTrader: (0)	Are you sure someone isn't hitting your rims with something ? someone just vandalizing it? .. that's odd damage.
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