[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by m2ss

Just curious...what do you think would have happened with forged wheels?

They just would've bent a lil' brah! Then he could've had 'em refinished by the mobile wheel repair.

Originally Posted by FrozenGT

Ouch makes me wonder where these wheels are probably made it’s pathetic that this car is over $60,000 and does it come with forged wheels… Bmw is being very cheap. I feel like they are cutting corners to save money, just like with the stupid screens sitting on top of the dashboard.

More than anything, I think this draws attention to the fact the wheels aren't forged. Most consumers, even M consumers these days, would have no idea what a forged wheel is. They will now. BMW's been on the cheap trajectory for a while now. There are numerous, obviously cheaper things on the G8X chassis versus oder cars that I don't even mention in my complaints/rants, because they are par for the course. That's only getting worse.

[Evinrude1975]

The positive thing that now it’s lighter

[m2ss]

Originally Posted by Fugly M3

They just would've bent a lil' brah! Then he could've had 'em refinished by the mobile wheel repair.

Man this forum has improved!

[bmrm396]

Originally Posted by kramerz500

Employee smacked a curb when driving the HEA car 😭😭

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“Smacked”? Lol I’m not sure by definition that word accurately describes what most likely went down … where’s a solid dash cam video when u need one

[MT6]

If the sub frame is bent than the car is a total loss.

[Maverik259]

Best looking F87 M2 thus far.

[ourlee]

Originally Posted by FrozenGT

Ouch makes me wonder where these wheels are probably made it’s pathetic that this car is over $60,000 and does it come with forged wheels… Bmw is being very cheap. I feel like they are cutting corners to save money, just like with the stupid screens sitting on top of the dashboard.

I’ll never keep wheels stock. Making forged oems my winter schit wheels feels wrong. The caveat of course is if bmw is giving us cast but still charging us for forged at $62k. Guess we’ll never know.

[Ravenseal]

Originally Posted by FrozenGT

Ouch makes me wonder where these wheels are probably made it’s pathetic that this car is over $60,000 and does it come with forged wheels… Bmw is being very cheap. I feel like they are cutting corners to save money, just like with the stupid screens sitting on top of the dashboard.

$90,000 Porsches come with cast wheels. Lol.

[Vivek.]

Originally Posted by David.m

Alternatively, the wheel remaining intact albeit on bent/damaged suspension may save you from hitting something more serious like a tree/pole or leaving the road down a cliff!
I can't believe anyone would think a wheel breaking apart might be a better situation that it staying in 1 piece

+1...and the trailing arm (or at least bushings) are toast either way. Whether it's obvious now, or in 1k miles


I've done a similar thing in an e34 on euro-spec style 18's (OEM cast). The wheel at least stayed together...

Originally Posted by THEROK

Your logic = sht

Ya? How so? cuz I agree with the guys you quoted

[Aldobot]

My driving sucks so this is exactly why I drive a 220i

[Bmwf10legend]

Why cast crap??? Clearify

[boostspoon]

Undoubtedly forged is better than cast but for scenarios where it bends or cracks under harsh driving situations.

Impact like this on either wheel is toast, whether cast or forged.

In this situation cast probably absorbed the blow and prevented more damage :/

[RockCrusher]

Originally Posted by boostspoon

Undoubtedly forged is better than cast but for scenarios where it bends or cracks under harsh driving situations.

Impact like this on either wheel is toast, whether cast or forged.

In this situation cast probably absorbed the blow and prevented more damage :/

Maybe but maybe not.

Had my 2008 Cayman S T-boned just at the driver's side a pilar. Shoved the car against the curb on the right side. Neither right side (or left side for that matter) cast 18" wheel cracked. But the impact was severe enough it broke some cast hardware of the steering/front suspension. Techs who looked over the car told me they had never seen those items broken before.

[swcc50]

Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

Yup, in my state, you don't need to disclose the damage if the repairs are under 3% of the MSRP... that could go a long way if you buy the parts at cost and don't charge yourself for labor... so you don't even have to be super-shady about it.

Sewell discloses everything over $500 that was done at dealership after car arrives. Company policy. Yes someone did something stupid, but the company stays ethical.

[XC3LLR8]

Originally Posted by swcc50

Sewell discloses everything over $500 that was done at dealership after car arrives. Company policy. Yes someone did something stupid, but the company stays ethical.

I’d have a very difficult time buying any brand car that Sewell sells from any dealership other than Sewell.

[swcc50]

Originally Posted by XC3LLR8

I’d have a very difficult time buying any brand car that Sewell sells from any dealership other than Sewell.

I agree, I worked for them for 5 years. Loved it. But when an opportunity to work for Porsche came up I couldn’t say no.

My company is very similar except we don’t do car washes as ours are hand washed and would take too long.

[Duckengine]

Originally Posted by David.m

Alternatively, the wheel remaining intact albeit on bent/damaged suspension may save you from hitting something more serious like a tree/pole or leaving the road down a cliff!
I can't believe anyone would think a wheel breaking apart might be a better situation that it staying in 1 piece

Good point. Safety is the better alternative.

[Swish77]

Originally Posted by DRTMGRT

Bring back forged wheels.

Yes, please. The F87 M2C came standard with forged wheels. Guess BMW saves money moving to cast wheels on the G87.

[MilehighM3]

It’s at Sewell for those that want to see. Based on the plate frame.

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