Why do Miro wheels have the worst finish?

ak335 · 07-12-2010, 11:24 PM

My Miro CSL reps......Ive had these for for about a year, and my god the finish is horrible, The finish of the wheel literally comes off, the finish just becomes black... I dont have a good picture, (since i try not to take any pics of them

)

heres the only good pics i found

As you can somewhat see is the outer part of the rim, and the spoke literally just become blacker and blacker overtime

awei130 · 07-12-2010, 11:38 PM

do you use wheel cleaners to clean the wheels? I'm sure you know that a lot of those products contain an acidic mixture that will eat away at the clear coat and eventually eat away at the paint of the wheels. There are a couple horror stories around here on the boards from certain products and from car washes too.

ak335 · 07-12-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by awei130

do you use wheel cleaners to clean the wheels? I'm sure you know that a lot of those products contain an acidic mixture that will eat away at the clear coat and eventually eat away at the paint of the wheels. There are a couple horror stories around here on the boards from certain products and from car washes too.

Nope never have and never will, i only have used Zaino car wash on my wheels

DC_driver · 07-13-2010, 08:16 AM

You are not the only one. My friend's Miro wheels did the same thing but 10x worse. All four look like the finish is melting off the wheel all over. He doesn't use chemicals either, only soap. They have a terrible finish.

cstavaru · 07-13-2010, 09:02 AM

Anybody knows how the VMR finish fares in this regard ? Not the powdercoated, but the painted finish...

SpaceSaddle335 · 07-13-2010, 09:37 AM

VMW was better. I had some VMR "csls" on my e46 ZHP and when the finish did peel it still left a similar color underneath and was hardly noticible.

BTM · 07-13-2010, 09:38 AM

Looks like curb rash, is it only on the outer portion of the wheel near the tire? Are you curbing them?

Couch · 07-13-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BTM

Looks like curb rash, is it only on the outer portion of the wheel near the tire? Are you curbing them?

I thought that too at first glance, look closer....it's bad.

When it comes down to it, a lot of times you get what you pay for.

Gavin@MMW · 07-13-2010, 11:06 AM

its because Miros are trash.

I wont carry them or sell them to anyone lol. (not laughing at you, that sucks)

ak335 · 07-13-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Craven 328

its because Miros are trash.

I wont carry them or sell them to anyone lol. (not laughing at you, that sucks)

lol i dont blame you

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Originally Posted by BTM

Looks like curb rash, is it only on the outer portion of the wheel near the tire? Are you curbing them?

Nope,never have curbed them, they literally break off

lmao

Gavin@MMW · 07-13-2010, 12:08 PM

I would say get new rims, or strip the rest of that off and get them powercoated.

but its just a matter of time before they bend on you too..

Get off the Miro train lol, let me know if you need some help

E90 87ss · 07-13-2010, 12:27 PM

I wax my wheels once every 3 months and clean them weekly with car wash soap and detailer spray. My miros still look great. I agree that that the paint isn't great. But if you take care of them they will look good for a few years.

david @ eas · 07-13-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cstavaru

Anybody knows how the VMR finish fares in this regard ? Not the powdercoated, but the painted finish...

VMR's factory finish is great. I've run their wheels for the last 2+ years with no problems.

BTM · 07-13-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ak335

Nope,never have curbed them, they literally break off

lmao

That last picture of the spokes wasn't showing when I posted...yea that's definitely bad. Miro's aren't even on my list of wheels I'm considering, I guess this just reaffirms that

r_seng · 07-13-2010, 02:53 PM

Because with wheels, you literally get what you pay for. It's sh*t but it you're not the only one.

r_seng · 07-13-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kjrulz

Problem is VMR's bend too easily, possibly because they're gravity cast. I have VMR 715 and under easy driving, one wheel is bent with less than 6 months of driving on them.

+1 Not knocking on VMR, however, goes back to what I said earlier.

ShyTown91 · 07-24-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by r_seng

Because with wheels, you literally get what you pay for. It's sh*t but it you're not the only one.

sooo true! havent i told you this before?

rolling18 · 02-03-2011, 12:31 AM

im also having problems with my miro 942's
will be taking to small claims court.. for denying my warranty

B3AST · 02-03-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ak335

My Miro CSL reps......Ive had these for for about a year, and my god the finish is horrible, The finish of the wheel literally comes off, the finish just becomes black... I dont have a good picture, (since i try not to take any pics of them

)

heres the only good pics i found

As you can somewhat see is the outer part of the rim, and the spoke literally just become blacker and blacker overtime

I have your answer, and seriously, all kidding aside. It's because MIRO's are CHEAP A** WHEELS!!! Cheap casting, cheap manufacturing, cheap finishing, shoddy quality control, just cheap wheels. I know this is an overused cliche, but you really do get what you pay for.

rolling18 · 02-03-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by B3AST

I have your answer, and seriously, all kidding aside. It's because MIRO's are CHEAP A** WHEELS!!! Cheap casting, cheap manufacturing, cheap finishing, shoddy quality control, just cheap wheels. I know this is an overused cliche, but you really do get what you pay for.

Even so, if they are under warranty then they have a legal duty to honor the warranty for such Mfg. defects ...

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DC_driver Private First Class 13 Rep 136 Posts Drives: AW 330i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	wheel finish You are not the only one. My friend's Miro wheels did the same thing but 10x worse. All four look like the finish is melting off the wheel all over. He doesn't use chemicals either, only soap. They have a terrible finish.
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SpaceSaddle335 Private First Class 19 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 07 335i Space/Saddle Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	VMW was better. I had some VMR "csls" on my e46 ZHP and when the finish did peel it still left a similar color underneath and was hardly noticible.
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BTM Banned 483 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	Looks like curb rash, is it only on the outer portion of the wheel near the tire? Are you curbing them?
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Gavin@MMW Brigadier General 406 Rep 3,879 Posts Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 iTrader: (18)	its because Miros are trash. I wont carry them or sell them to anyone lol. (not laughing at you, that sucks)
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Gavin@MMW Brigadier General 406 Rep 3,879 Posts Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 iTrader: (18)	I would say get new rims, or strip the rest of that off and get them powercoated. but its just a matter of time before they bend on you too.. Get off the Miro train lol, let me know if you need some help
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E90 87ss Captain 37 Rep 608 Posts Drives: ! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ/Philly iTrader: (1)	I wax my wheels once every 3 months and clean them weekly with car wash soap and detailer spray. My miros still look great. I agree that that the paint isn't great. But if you take care of them they will look good for a few years.
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rolling18 I AM the 12th. Emom 48 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 07 335i SG Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: portland, OR iTrader: (1)	im also having problems with my miro 942's will be taking to small claims court.. for denying my warranty __________________ *e92, 335i SG/ Coral. 6m, LSD,*
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