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E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
Re: E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
Re: E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
Re: E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
Re: E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
Re: Wheel Bearing Tools
WTB borbet wheel
<FS> Dinan chip and Thule racks on eBay
FS: 97 M3 Coupe
FS: BMW 16x7 Wheels & Tires
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Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 06:13:18 -0800 (PST)
From: P Kroon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
My 328i seems to be bending a lot of wheels. Now at
the outset, I realize I live in the pothole capital of
the northeast, but I haven't had this much problem
with other cars. My stock 15" wheels bent, then a set
of 18" wheels bent (no huge surprise here), now
another set of 17" wheels are bent.
What strikes me as strange is the fact that I've had
several cars with 17' and 18" wheels, and never had a
problem. These wheels aren't particularly
light-weight wheels either. Mayby it is the stiffer
than normal BMW suspension (though my mustang
certainly had stiffer springs than my stock E36)??
Just wondering if this is a common issue.
Thanks,
-Paul
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Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 09:26:51 -0500
From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "P Kroon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: Re: E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Higher tire inflation helps. Try 40 psi. What springs and shocks do you
have. If the springs are lowered, and you have Bilsteins, the problem is
limited suspension travel.
Gary Derian
> My 328i seems to be bending a lot of wheels. Now at
> the outset, I realize I live in the pothole capital of
> the northeast, but I haven't had this much problem
> with other cars. My stock 15" wheels bent, then a set
> of 18" wheels bent (no huge surprise here), now
> another set of 17" wheels are bent.
>
> What strikes me as strange is the fact that I've had
> several cars with 17' and 18" wheels, and never had a
> problem. These wheels aren't particularly
> light-weight wheels either. Mayby it is the stiffer
> than normal BMW suspension (though my mustang
> certainly had stiffer springs than my stock E36)??
> Just wondering if this is a common issue.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Paul
>
>
>
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Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 20:34:44 -0500
From: "Michael Gambini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: Re: E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I second the notion about tire pressure. I have had 2 E36's with 15", 16",
and 17" wheels, and no bent wheels yet over a 10 yr time. Always keep
34-35lbs in tires. BTW, I live in the Northeast also-near Boston-so no
shortage of potholes.
MikeG
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From: "P Kroon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 9:13 AM
Subject: [UUC] E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
> My 328i seems to be bending a lot of wheels. Now at
> the outset, I realize I live in the pothole capital of
> the northeast, but I haven't had this much problem
> with other cars. My stock 15" wheels bent, then a set
> of 18" wheels bent (no huge surprise here), now
> another set of 17" wheels are bent.
>
> What strikes me as strange is the fact that I've had
> several cars with 17' and 18" wheels, and never had a
> problem. These wheels aren't particularly
> light-weight wheels either. Mayby it is the stiffer
> than normal BMW suspension (though my mustang
> certainly had stiffer springs than my stock E36)??
> Just wondering if this is a common issue.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Paul
>
>
>
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>
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Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 12:08:00 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
From: M Kittock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: Re: E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
No shortage of potholes here in MN, either. I bent by 1st wheel a couple
months ago on a huge pothole (in 12 years of MN driving). One of the E36 16"
sport pkg wheels that I use with winter tires (I have 17's for summer). I've
heard of others having problems, but I haven't. My wife's car has 17 winter
tires, no problem there (not BMW though, Acura TSX).
Mark
'96 328i
-----Original Message-----
From: P Kroon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Apr 1, 2005 8:13 AM
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: [UUC] E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
My 328i seems to be bending a lot of wheels. Now at
the outset, I realize I live in the pothole capital of
the northeast, but I haven't had this much problem
with other cars. My stock 15" wheels bent, then a set
of 18" wheels bent (no huge surprise here), now
another set of 17" wheels are bent.
What strikes me as strange is the fact that I've had
several cars with 17' and 18" wheels, and never had a
problem. These wheels aren't particularly
light-weight wheels either. Mayby it is the stiffer
than normal BMW suspension (though my mustang
certainly had stiffer springs than my stock E36)??
Just wondering if this is a common issue.
Thanks,
-Paul
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Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 18:48:41 +0000
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "M Kittock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: Re: E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
What tire pressures are you using? Factory sticker pressures, "the lawyer's
suspension", as described to me by a past BMWNA exec, do not give sufficient
protection to the wheels. I set 'Jack's 17"s to 40+ psi front/ 36+ rear. May
be a bit firm for some of you but the handling is better and I haven't bent a
rim on a BMW in two decades as long as the tires pressures are high.
hth,
Barry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: M Kittock [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [UUC] E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
> No shortage of potholes here in MN, either. I bent by 1st wheel a couple
> months ago on a huge pothole (in 12 years of MN driving). One of the E36 16"
> sport pkg wheels that I use with winter tires (I have 17's for summer). I've
> heard of others having problems, but I haven't. My wife's car has 17 winter
> tires, no problem there (not BMW though, Acura TSX). Mark '96 328i
> -----Original Message-----
> From: P Kroon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Apr 1, 2005 8:13 AM
> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
> Subject: [UUC] E36 and bent wheels, anyone else having this problem??
> My 328i seems to be bending a lot of wheels. Now at
> the outset, I realize I live in the pothole capital of
> the northeast, but I haven't had this much problem
> with other cars. My stock 15" wheels bent, then a set
> of 18" wheels bent (no huge surprise here), now
> another set of 17" wheels are bent.
> What strikes me as strange is the fact that I've had
> several cars with 17' and 18" wheels, and never had a
> problem. These wheels aren't particularly
> light-weight wheels either. Mayby it is the stiffer
> than normal BMW suspension (though my mustang
> certainly had stiffer springs than my stock E36)??
> Just wondering if this is a common issue.> Thanks,> -Paul
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Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 10:25:38 -0600
From: Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Matthew Twigg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: UUC <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: Re: Wheel Bearing Tools
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I just did the front wheel bearings on my E36 and didn't need the
tool. I tried to rent it from Brett Anderson, but he told me not to
bother, the bearing should come off by hand--it did. The only tool
you will need is a 46mm (E36 M3 and E46 fronts, I don't know what size
you will need for an E30) socket. I bought an impact socket from
Pelican parts but the OD was too large to fit inside the wheel
bearing. I ground about .200" off the OD using a bench grinder and a
little "jig" that allowed me to rotate the socket. It was a PITA, you
can buy the correctly sized socket from
http://www.ultimategarage.com/.
The rears are a different matter altogether. You do need the tool,
you can just rent it from http://www.koalamotorsport.com/ unless you
are planning on making a hobby out of rear wheel bearing replacements.
--
Jamie Howton
2000 M5
1995 M3
Hampshire, IL
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Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 11:44:57 -0500
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: WTB borbet wheel
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Looking for 1 (one) 17" Borbet Type T wheel
For an E30 M3. (5 Bolt)
Good to perfect condition.
Thanks
Bill Wade
Bluegrass Bimmers
Louisville, KY
'88 M3 Henna (Needs a new shoe)
'91 318is (Daughter's ride)
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Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 10:05:11 -0800
From: Erick Baumeister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: <FS> Dinan chip and Thule racks on eBay
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
24 pin chip for sale, came out of my 1988 535i which I sold 4 years ago.
part number D900-3521 specified for:
BMW 85-87 735i (E23)
BMW 85-88 535i, 535iS (E28) with ECU 0-261-200-059 (24 pin)
BMW 85-88 635csi (E24) with ECU 0-261-200-059 (24 pin)
<http://uucurl.com/x.jsp?p=872>
Also a Thule 751xt Rapid Railing Carrier with lock cores:
<http://uucurl.com/x.jsp?p=873>
which I am told will fit factory roof rails on 3 & 5 series wagons,
maybe others?
Erick Baumeister
Auburn,CA
BMWCCA# 131280
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Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 13:50:26 -0700
From: Peter B Du Bois <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: FS: 97 M3 Coupe
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Arctic silver, black interior 1997 M3 Coupe located in Tucson, Az
Both interior and exterior are in excellent condition with glossy paint and
leatherique-cared-for interior
Milage: 74,750
Heated front seats
Folding rear seats
M-Contour wheels - 7.5" width front and rear
CD changer in trunk
Inspection II completed at 74,000. Water pump and plastic thermostat
housing were replaced during inspection as preventative maintenance.
Car drives like new with no problems of any kind.
Price:
16995.00
Peter
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Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 08:43:16 -0500
From: Martin Bullen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com,
Delaware Valley Chapter BMW CCA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
E36M3 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: FS: BMW 16x7 Wheels & Tires
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I've just bought a new set of 17"wheels for my Z3, and need to sell the
OE 16 x 7 wheels.
Wheels are the rounded 5-spoke design (style 18), and come complete
with Michelin Pilot SX 225/50-16 tires. The wheels will fit just about
any non-M E36 3-series, including Ti and Z3. Probably also fit E46 (at
least 323i, 325i and 328i).
Wheels are almost perfect, and indistinguishable from new: no curb
rash, no dings, no scratches. The tires have around 25k miles on them,
with 6/32" tread remaining on all 4.
I'm asking $450. Shipping, if required, will be at cost from 19301.
Martin Bullen
'95 M3
'97 Z3 2.8
P.S. I also still have 3 Bridgestone Potenza RE730 tires, 225/45-17
that I'm looking to sell. Tires are in good shape, with no plugs or
repairs. 6/32 tread remaining (original was around 10/32, so they have
about 1/2 of their useable tread remaining). Asking $50 each or $90
for a pair or $130 for all three, plus shipping from 19301.
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