313 alloy wheel corrosion

scotgc · 11-28-2013, 11:45 AM

Evening everyone,

Sorry if this is a re post but just thought I would let everyone know who has 313 wheels.

If you notice any surface corrosion around the centre cap (Bmw logo ) take your car back to the dealer and if your still within warranty they will replace your alloys for new. I'm having four brand new 313's fitted tomorrow. It will be the third set of rears I have had since I got my 330d 2 years ago.

Apparently a common fault with the alloys due to dissimilar metals used.

Jamie_E92 · 11-28-2013, 11:53 AM

Handy to know! As i've just kerbeed one of my immaculate set of 4 so hopefully they're corroded there

scotgc · 11-28-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay325i

Handy to know! As i've just kerbeed one of my immaculate set of 4 so hopefully they're corroded there

Oops that's soul destroying ! I had a nice surprise today aswell was told I needed 4 new tyres - managed to get 4 Pirelli p zero rosso's for £860... BMW wanted £1200

a11y · 11-28-2013, 12:15 PM

Good result - what dealer was that? (Menzies in Stirling?). Good time for new tyres though with winter here.

Didn't realise I wasn't the only Falkirk-based forum user

scotgc · 11-28-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by a11y

Good result - what dealer was that? (Menzies in Stirling?). Good time for new tyres though with winter here.

Didn't realise I wasn't the only Falkirk-based forum user

It's a small world !

It's Peter Vardy in Edinburgh I'm getting them from mate!

Kid Eh · 11-28-2013, 08:42 PM

Hmmmm. I bought a set of 313's about 3 years ago. I had them on a car I no longer own. I've since bought a 335is. They come with 313's. The car was built in May so the wheels are perfect. I'm now using my old left over 313's as winter wheels. I did notice the oxidation a while back and didn't really think much of it. Now should I just pretend they are the ones that came with my new car and try getting them warrantied? The problem is the ones you buy have BMW Performance on them and the ones on the car have the M logo. Not sure I should try.

Jase 320d · 11-29-2013, 12:45 AM

^ thats called fraud

And putting the thought up on the internet.... Not exactly clever

Kid Eh · 11-29-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jase 320d

^ thats called fraud

And putting the thought up on the internet.... Not exactly clever

Sorry Officer Jase. And it's really not fraud. I bought the wheels at a BMW dealership. The same warranty should apply. It's been under 4 years. And putting the "thought" on the internet is not exactly clever how? The dealerships are going to comb internet forums looking for guys like me? Then somehow find out who I actually am and get the police involved? All those guys that say they have tunes better deactivate their accounts now. I'm sure you're a choir boy too.

acerboo · 11-30-2013, 05:45 AM

paying that much money for a set of quality wheels they just shouldn't corrode so I don't see how there can be mention of fraud, the fraud is only giving a 3 year warranty

matty385 · 11-30-2013, 03:28 PM

How long is the warranty on the wheels?my 320 d sport plus is just over year old and showing signs of corrosion

blues n twos · 11-30-2013, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by matty385

How long is the warranty on the wheels?my 320 d sport plus is just over year old and showing signs of corrosion

Two years

matty385 · 12-01-2013, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by blues n twos

Two years

Cool,can you take it back to any dealer?

mikeouk · 12-01-2013, 08:37 AM

I've had a full new set of 313's under warranty also.
The later wheels have a different part number apparently, so swapping an older set onto a newer car is a no no

BMWChap · 12-09-2013, 01:34 PM

2 new 313's being fitted to rears on Thursday

dbramley · 06-24-2014, 08:53 AM

Just busy doing a google search and found this post. I have the 313 wheels, out of the three year warranty now but one badly corroded wheel and three starting to show signs.

I doubt very much BMW will refurb them for free but I'm going to ask.

JordansBimmer · 07-07-2015, 07:25 PM

Hey guys i am buying a e92 220i white next 08 plate next week the alloys are thhe 313 i think and the back wheel around the centre cap has corrosion is there a good fix for this or is it a lost cause

Digitalize · 07-07-2015, 07:47 PM

You need to have them refurbed, diamond cut back and lacquered. It's not cheap.

rustneversleeps · 07-08-2015, 03:02 AM

Have the 313s on ma msport and so far still in good nick.The diamond cut finish is notorious for losing its good looks if the lacquer gets broken then the degeneration spreads rapidly throughout the whole wheel.On another forum guy was telling me he had to sign disclaimer with the refurbisher who could only give him a 2 year guarantee

ed.

dest · 07-08-2015, 07:15 AM

Its got nothing to do with lack of quality or certain types of metal, its the simple fact that its a diamond cut face!
IE. bare metal which is then covered with a half arsed lacquer.
The second salt or a stone gets into that lacquer its game over.
Even if you replace them with brand new ones its only a matter of time until they do exactly the same again. The only solution is to spray them.

2 year guarantee on diamond cuts is very good, the one I used last won't give ANY guarantee, and says any diamond cuts that last more than 6 months are doing well.

Personally I think they look terrible too, I couldn't wait to get my diamond cut wheels sprayed one colour and they look much better now. Id so the same with 313's too if I ever bought a car that had them

11-28-2013, 11:45 AM	#1
scotgc Captain 244 Rep 696 Posts Drives: 440i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk iTrader: (0)	313 alloy wheel corrosion Evening everyone, Sorry if this is a re post but just thought I would let everyone know who has 313 wheels. If you notice any surface corrosion around the centre cap (Bmw logo ) take your car back to the dealer and if your still within warranty they will replace your alloys for new. I'm having four brand new 313's fitted tomorrow. It will be the third set of rears I have had since I got my 330d 2 years ago. Apparently a common fault with the alloys due to dissimilar metals used.
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Jamie_E92 Captain 42 Rep 825 Posts Drives: Phoenix yellow e92 325d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: lancs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Handy to know! As i've just kerbeed one of my immaculate set of 4 so hopefully they're corroded there
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a11y First Lieutenant 21 Rep 309 Posts Drives: VW T5 Campervan... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Central Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 VW T5 Campervan [0.00]	Good result - what dealer was that? (Menzies in Stirling?). Good time for new tyres though with winter here. Didn't realise I wasn't the only Falkirk-based forum user __________________ It's gone - no longer an e90 330i owner
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Kid Eh I used to be conceited, now I'm perfect. 570 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 CS [0.00]	Hmmmm. I bought a set of 313's about 3 years ago. I had them on a car I no longer own. I've since bought a 335is. They come with 313's. The car was built in May so the wheels are perfect. I'm now using my old left over 313's as winter wheels. I did notice the oxidation a while back and didn't really think much of it. Now should I just pretend they are the ones that came with my new car and try getting them warrantied? The problem is the ones you buy have BMW Performance on them and the ones on the car have the M logo. Not sure I should try. __________________ 2018 M3 CS - Alpine White l l "I used to be conceited. Now I'm perfect"
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Jase 320d Wheelbarrow Edition 60 Rep 1,608 Posts Drives: Arctic 320d Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dumfries and Galloway iTrader: (1)	^ thats called fraud And putting the thought up on the internet.... Not exactly clever
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acerboo Brigadier General 179 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	paying that much money for a set of quality wheels they just shouldn't corrode so I don't see how there can be mention of fraud, the fraud is only giving a 3 year warranty
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matty385 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 325d m sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: kent iTrader: (0)	How long is the warranty on the wheels?my 320 d sport plus is just over year old and showing signs of corrosion
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mikeouk Lieutenant 39 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 325D m sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: cumbria iTrader: (0)	I've had a full new set of 313's under warranty also. The later wheels have a different part number apparently, so swapping an older set onto a newer car is a no no __________________ 2010 E92 325D M SPORT BLUE WATER, CORAL RED LEATHER
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BMWChap Major 215 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: F32 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	2 new 313's being fitted to rears on Thursday
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dbramley 320d M-Sport 88 Rep 335 Posts Drives: BMW 320si Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hartlepool, UK iTrader: (0)	Just busy doing a google search and found this post. I have the 313 wheels, out of the three year warranty now but one badly corroded wheel and three starting to show signs. I doubt very much BMW will refurb them for free but I'm going to ask. __________________ Previous: BMW 320si E90 Le Mans Blue. \| BMW 320d E92 LCI Alpine White \| F10 520d Alpine White Now: F30 320d X-Drive Alpine White
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JordansBimmer Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E92 White 320I M sport Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North east iTrader: (0)	Hey guys i am buying a e92 220i white next 08 plate next week the alloys are thhe 313 i think and the back wheel around the centre cap has corrosion is there a good fix for this or is it a lost cause
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Digitalize Photographer 412 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	You need to have them refurbed, diamond cut back and lacquered. It's not cheap.
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rustneversleeps New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: black e93 325sport plus Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: central Scotland iTrader: (0)	Have the 313s on ma msport and so far still in good nick.The diamond cut finish is notorious for losing its good looks if the lacquer gets broken then the degeneration spreads rapidly throughout the whole wheel.On another forum guy was telling me he had to sign disclaimer with the refurbisher who could only give him a 2 year guarantee ed.
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dest Major 89 Rep 1,378 Posts Drives: LCI E91 320d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (4)	Its got nothing to do with lack of quality or certain types of metal, its the simple fact that its a diamond cut face! IE. bare metal which is then covered with a half arsed lacquer. The second salt or a stone gets into that lacquer its game over. Even if you replace them with brand new ones its only a matter of time until they do exactly the same again. The only solution is to spray them. 2 year guarantee on diamond cuts is very good, the one I used last won't give ANY guarantee, and says any diamond cuts that last more than 6 months are doing well. Personally I think they look terrible too, I couldn't wait to get my diamond cut wheels sprayed one colour and they look much better now. Id so the same with 313's too if I ever bought a car that had them
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