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On average, run flat tyres cost around one third more than regular tyres, severely. I had severe curb damage on my bmw alloys which i thought was not repairable. Season cracking occurs most often in copper alloys containing more than 15% zinc. The wheel photoed below was removed from a bmw f10, as you can see the wheel is quite heavily buckled. How to deal with cracked alloy wheels in a bmw ultimate. Bmw cracked wheelsrun flat tyres motoring discussion.
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As well as sulphur, however, there are several other substances that can lead to embrittlement of the nickel alloys when they are exposed to high temperatures. Definitely not ideal but it looks like ill be replacing this one wheel and move. Buy a nice set of 18 alloys that do not have a cracking problem as it happens i have a very nice set off my x1. See job knowledge 22 for recommendations for a range of alloys. It has not been involved in any accident or impact and yet the rear alloys are cracked and in need of replacement.
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