MINI2

PmP · Mar 12th, 2006, 01:55 PM

Was just washing my MCS there and was just finishing washing my R105 wheels when I noticed a big surface defect! Looks like a circle of material has cracked off the surface of one of the wheel spokes.
It seems like it is just a piece of the enamel type layer on top of the metal alloy, as the surface of the detect is smooth and black in colour like the rest of the spoke. It looks like it could crack further, and im not best pleased!

Has anyone else experienced this sort of wheel damage and can this enamel type layer be repaired?

Fabio · Mar 12th, 2006, 02:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PmP

Was just washing my MCS there and was just finishing washing my R105 wheels when I noticed a big surface defect! Looks like a circle of material has cracked off the surface of one of the wheel spokes.
It seems like it is just a piece of the enamel type layer on top of the metal alloy, as the surface of the detect is smooth and black in colour like the rest of the spoke. It looks like it could crack further, and im not best pleased!

Has anyone else experienced this sort of wheel damage and can this enamel type layer be repaired?

i was eventually going to take the plunge and order the r105's this week.....thats not a good sign

AidenL · Mar 12th, 2006, 02:01 PM

Warranty claim time Peter I think, same problem as R90s and web-spokes have - there has been talk about this on various threads on here

Ian had corroision on his R90s, I have too

PmP · Mar 12th, 2006, 02:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Aiden

Warranty claim time Peter I think, same problem as R90s and web-spokes have - there has been talk about this on various threads on here

Ian had corroision on his R90s, I have too

Looks like stone could have done it, but its the size of a pound coin the hole. Do I have a case for a warranty claim?

Just taken a picture of the wheel and it looks like the enamel is bubbling at the edges of the chip. Looks like the enamel is peeling like sunburnt skin! And its not as if I've used any specific harsh wheel cleaners, just meguiars car shampoo and a sponge!

AidenL · Mar 12th, 2006, 02:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PmP

Looks like stone could have done it, but its the size of a pound coin the hole. Do I have a case for a warranty claim?

Only if its corrosion I'd say - if its impact damage, no different than a stone chipping your windscreen - it would remain your problem I'm afraid

PmP · Mar 12th, 2006, 03:01 PM

Heres the fotos! Looks more like its bubbling on closer inspection.

AidenL · Mar 12th, 2006, 03:11 PM

I think it would be no harm to try your dealer, on the supposition that it is corrosion, see how it goes?

Stevie B · Mar 12th, 2006, 03:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PmP

Heres the fotos! Looks more like its bubbling on closer inspection.

That looks like a stone/object impact to me.

PmP · Mar 12th, 2006, 03:30 PM

The paint underneath tho is totally undamaged! And I havent hit any large stones in the last couple of weeks ive had the wheels back on! Would take some size of stone to chip all that enamel off.
And there is a tiny bubble further out on the spoke in the first photo, which makes me suspect the excess salt on our roads recently has played havoc with the wheel!

nylo · Mar 12th, 2006, 04:41 PM

Might be worth taking it back to DP, see what they say. I've actually noticed a little bit of corrosion on my back 2 alloys recently, so I'm going to be heading Portadown-ward very soon too

PmP · Mar 12th, 2006, 04:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo

Might be worth taking it back to DP, see what they say. I've actually noticed a little bit of corrosion on my back 2 alloys recently, so I'm going to be heading Portadown-ward very soon too

Going to remove them tomorrow night and inspect all four before going down to DP on tuesday with them to ryan.

Thinking after ive been to DP, of getting rid n purchasing some decent lightweight OZ wheels. They do look awesome, but they are poor quality n damn heavy!

MiniBimmer · May 22nd, 2006, 01:59 PM

Hello
Somebody knows the price and weight of R105 JCW Wheels?

Best Regards

davemad · Jun 29th, 2006, 02:25 PM

Noticed the same thing on my two r105 rears today.

Only had the car a couple of weeks. Not best pleased.

PmP did you get anywhere with yours?

Dan

nylo · Jun 29th, 2006, 03:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by davemad

Noticed the same thing on my two r105 rears today.

Only had the car a couple of weeks. Not best pleased.

PmP did you get anywhere with yours?

Dan

Strangely it was my 2 rears which went too. Both Peter and I got ours replaced by the dealer with no problem

davemad · Jun 29th, 2006, 04:06 PM

Cheers for that. I'm off down the dealer tomorrow to see whats doing.

nylo · Jun 29th, 2006, 05:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by davemad

Cheers for that. I'm off down the dealer tomorrow to see whats doing.

As long as its not stone damage, which is considered wear and tear, and it is corrosion, you should be okay for gettig them replaced. Good luck!

Mar 12th, 2006, 01:55 PM	#1
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 2,791 Offline	Wheel Damage Was just washing my MCS there and was just finishing washing my R105 wheels when I noticed a big surface defect! Looks like a circle of material has cracked off the surface of one of the wheel spokes. It seems like it is just a piece of the enamel type layer on top of the metal alloy, as the surface of the detect is smooth and black in colour like the rest of the spoke. It looks like it could crack further, and im not best pleased! Has anyone else experienced this sort of wheel damage and can this enamel type layer be repaired?

Mar 12th, 2006, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 3,839 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PmP Was just washing my MCS there and was just finishing washing my R105 wheels when I noticed a big surface defect! Looks like a circle of material has cracked off the surface of one of the wheel spokes. It seems like it is just a piece of the enamel type layer on top of the metal alloy, as the surface of the detect is smooth and black in colour like the rest of the spoke. It looks like it could crack further, and im not best pleased! Has anyone else experienced this sort of wheel damage and can this enamel type layer be repaired? i was eventually going to take the plunge and order the r105's this week.....thats not a good sign bebo

Mar 12th, 2006, 02:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 42,173 Offline	Warranty claim time Peter I think, same problem as R90s and web-spokes have - there has been talk about this on various threads on here Ian had corroision on his R90s, I have too *Global Moderator*

Mar 12th, 2006, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 42,173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PmP Looks like stone could have done it, but its the size of a pound coin the hole. Do I have a case for a warranty claim? Only if its corrosion I'd say - if its impact damage, no different than a stone chipping your windscreen - it would remain your problem I'm afraid *Global Moderator*

Mar 12th, 2006, 03:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 2,791 Offline	Heres the fotos! Looks more like its bubbling on closer inspection. Attached Thumbnails

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

For (almost) all things alloy, steel and rubber, plus upgrading your MINI's stopping ability

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Mar 12th, 2006, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 2,791 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Aiden Warranty claim time Peter I think, same problem as R90s and web-spokes have - there has been talk about this on various threads on here Ian had corroision on his R90s, I have too Looks like stone could have done it, but its the size of a pound coin the hole. Do I have a case for a warranty claim? Just taken a picture of the wheel and it looks like the enamel is bubbling at the edges of the chip. Looks like the enamel is peeling like sunburnt skin! And its not as if I've used any specific harsh wheel cleaners, just meguiars car shampoo and a sponge!

Mar 12th, 2006, 03:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 42,173 Offline	I think it would be no harm to try your dealer, on the supposition that it is corrosion, see how it goes? *Global Moderator*

Mar 12th, 2006, 03:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Stevie B Speed Racer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: K-town, Germany Local Time: 08:54 PM Posts: 166 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PmP Heres the fotos! Looks more like its bubbling on closer inspection. That looks like a stone/object impact to me. 2005 MINI Cooper S2007 BMW 530i SMG on order1997 Ducati 748 (sold ) Scuderia Ferrari WILL be back in 2006!!!

Mar 12th, 2006, 03:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 2,791 Offline	The paint underneath tho is totally undamaged! And I havent hit any large stones in the last couple of weeks ive had the wheels back on! Would take some size of stone to chip all that enamel off. And there is a tiny bubble further out on the spoke in the first photo, which makes me suspect the excess salt on our roads recently has played havoc with the wheel!

Mar 12th, 2006, 04:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 18,633 Offline	Might be worth taking it back to DP, see what they say. I've actually noticed a little bit of corrosion on my back 2 alloys recently, so I'm going to be heading Portadown-ward very soon too photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Mar 12th, 2006, 04:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 2,791 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo Might be worth taking it back to DP, see what they say. I've actually noticed a little bit of corrosion on my back 2 alloys recently, so I'm going to be heading Portadown-ward very soon too Going to remove them tomorrow night and inspect all four before going down to DP on tuesday with them to ryan. Thinking after ive been to DP, of getting rid n purchasing some decent lightweight OZ wheels. They do look awesome, but they are poor quality n damn heavy!

May 22nd, 2006, 01:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
MiniBimmer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 166 Offline	Hello Somebody knows the price and weight of R105 JCW Wheels? Best Regards

Jun 29th, 2006, 02:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
davemad MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 06:54 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Noticed the same thing on my two r105 rears today. Only had the car a couple of weeks. Not best pleased. PmP did you get anywhere with yours? Dan

Jun 29th, 2006, 03:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 18,633 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by davemad Noticed the same thing on my two r105 rears today. Only had the car a couple of weeks. Not best pleased. PmP did you get anywhere with yours? Dan Strangely it was my 2 rears which went too. Both Peter and I got ours replaced by the dealer with no problem photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Jun 29th, 2006, 04:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
davemad MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 06:54 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Cheers for that. I'm off down the dealer tomorrow to see whats doing.

Jun 29th, 2006, 05:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 18,633 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by davemad Cheers for that. I'm off down the dealer tomorrow to see whats doing. As long as its not stone damage, which is considered wear and tear, and it is corrosion, you should be okay for gettig them replaced. Good luck! photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Damage to alloy wheel - help	R99	Wheels, Tyres & Brakes	7	Feb 9th, 2007 08:17 PM
Wheel Damage	schapman	Wheels, Tyres & Brakes	4	Apr 6th, 2006 07:21 AM
wheel arch damage - help !	timmy	Faults & Fixes	2	Sep 27th, 2004 01:53 PM
Damage to my multi-purpose steering wheel	jquest	Interior & Ice	22	Apr 15th, 2004 02:10 AM
vulnerablitiy of 17 wheel to curb damage	KAMAKAZI	Wheels, Tyres & Brakes	11	Mar 26th, 2003 07:39 PM