Flaking Paint on OEM Wheel

vv1803 · 02-20-2009, 07:53 PM

Anyone have paint flaking problems on your OEM wheels?

I noticed flakes flying off when I hosed the wheel off before washing. The water pressure from a garden hose was enough to start tearing off the outer layer. I'm not sure if a rock caused this or if i just got a bad wheel. Lucky its the same color underneath and looks just fine when clean but when the wheels get dirty, you can obviously see the frayed edge. So far the flaking has worked its way toward the center of the wheel and down this leg.

Krugar · 02-20-2009, 10:58 PM

I saw this posted awhile back and I think the person took it to the dealer and they replaced the wheel. They shouldnt be chipping like that.

1bonna · 02-20-2009, 11:38 PM

That is strange, are you planning on taking it in to the dealer?

vv1803 · 02-21-2009, 12:11 AM

It would be nice if they replaced it. However, the run flat are needing a change out soon so I will most likely just turn these into my winter/snow wheels and call it good.

I was more curious if anyone else has this same issue. I will stop by the dealership during a lunch break sometime for a chat.

morscode · 02-21-2009, 01:06 AM

A few people had this back on the Z4 forums and the dealers replaced them under warranty.

02-20-2009, 07:53 PM	#1
vv1803 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 135i Graphite Gray 6spd Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Flaking Paint on OEM Wheel Anyone have paint flaking problems on your OEM wheels? I noticed flakes flying off when I hosed the wheel off before washing. The water pressure from a garden hose was enough to start tearing off the outer layer. I'm not sure if a rock caused this or if i just got a bad wheel. Lucky its the same color underneath and looks just fine when clean but when the wheels get dirty, you can obviously see the frayed edge. So far the flaking has worked its way toward the center of the wheel and down this leg. Attached Images
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02-20-2009, 10:58 PM	#2
Krugar Cruising Daily 11 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I saw this posted awhile back and I think the person took it to the dealer and they replaced the wheel. They shouldnt be chipping like that. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i - AR Catless DP - Agency Power Mids - Corsa Exhaust - KW v2 - Performance Side Skirts, Pedals, Steering Wheel, SSK. - CF Spoiler, Diffuser, Mirror Caps - Injen Intake - JB3 2.0 - CPE BOV Kit (HKS) - 6k HID AE - 6700k D1S - Evolution Racewerks FMIC -
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02-20-2009, 11:38 PM	#3
1bonna First Lieutenant 6 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	That is strange, are you planning on taking it in to the dealer? __________________ "Never try to be the wind, learn how to ride the wind"
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02-21-2009, 12:11 AM	#4
vv1803 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 135i Graphite Gray 6spd Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	It would be nice if they replaced it. However, the run flat are needing a change out soon so I will most likely just turn these into my winter/snow wheels and call it good. I was more curious if anyone else has this same issue. I will stop by the dealership during a lunch break sometime for a chat.
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02-21-2009, 01:06 AM	#5
morscode Got Boost? 52 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 19 x3 m40i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 818 iTrader: (3)	A few people had this back on the Z4 forums and the dealers replaced them under warranty.
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