Beware leak air of 3 pieces...

Jacky328 · 05-10-2014, 12:01 AM

Duno if this is normal, after 2 years my 2 wheels leaks air...

Bartman619 · 05-10-2014, 12:27 AM

...Normal thing. Every several years, 3pc wheels need to be taken apart and resealed with silicone, which degrades due to heat and age. I did the exact same thing on the picture, and the wheel leaked again weeks later. I had to get it professionally taken apart and sealed again. Mine was leaking at the seams where the wheel spoke and bolts met.

remmib · 05-10-2014, 05:00 AM

Yes, this is one of the reasons I prefer monoblocks over 3-piece wheels.

Grumpy514 · 05-10-2014, 10:16 AM

I like the look of that shop!

Very honest

613Bimmer · 05-10-2014, 02:17 PM

Just as a reference, how are BMW wheels made? Are they MonoBlock Or X-Piece?

remmib · 05-10-2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by F10Enthusiast

Just as a reference, how are BMW wheels made? Are they MonoBlock Or X-Piece?

Some kind of cast monoblock.

613Bimmer · 05-10-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Some kind of cast monoblock.

Thanks. That means I won't have to worry about my 01 E46 with its original rims.

VMRWheels · 05-12-2014, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bartman619

...Normal thing. Every several years, 3pc wheels need to be taken apart and resealed with silicone, which degrades due to heat and age. I did the exact same thing on the picture, and the wheel leaked again weeks later. I had to get it professionally taken apart and sealed again. Mine was leaking at the seams where the wheel spoke and bolts met.

This. Unfortunately the silicone seal is not a permanent thing, so you will have to rebuild them every so often to make sure that they won't leak at the register.

LACSTER · 05-12-2014, 04:01 PM

Wow your shop doesn't seem like the handle your stuff with care.

yogi · 05-12-2014, 05:18 PM

why i dont buy 3 piece wheels

Sticky4l · 05-19-2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Yes, this is one of the reasons I prefer monoblocks over 3-piece wheels.

I've had like 6-7 sets and have all leaked, monoblock is the way to go now...

VMRWheels · 05-20-2014, 04:14 PM

Just curious, what's all that orange paint-like overspray on the wheel in the first photo?

Jacky328 · 06-09-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

Wow your shop doesn't seem like the handle your stuff with care.

It's normal here in HK.
High-end shops only do one thing, that's resell wheels & tires, of course, at substantial markup

Jacky328 · 06-09-2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Just curious, what's all that orange paint-like overspray on the wheel in the first photo?

It comes with the wheel. But it is not paint and wash out after fixing

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