need to "borrow" a wheel for a few weeks

sunny side up · 03-10-2011, 10:49 AM

Here's my dilemma -- I have a crack in my rim, and I have 19x9.5 VMR VB3s in super silver. I've called a few retailers and they're all out of stock, apparently the factory won't produce any new ones until later on in the month

The problem is, my wheel is leaking air. I was wondering if anyone has any good stop gap solutions, or if anyone can "lend" me a wheel that'll fit my tire until I get my new one

My tire size is 265/30-19, btw

Jbs · 03-10-2011, 01:51 PM

There are tons on M3F. I believe there is an ad for 2 rears in the classifieds right now!

mfanatic325 · 03-12-2011, 12:46 AM

Would love to help, but I just sold my spare set of 19's which would've fit your tires

Bad timing...
G'luck!

imz4n · 03-13-2011, 09:12 AM

It might help to know where in Cali you are. I'm in Orange County and have a set of 4 18" OEM rims with run flats on them that could be borrowed. I would not go canyon running on them, however, they are a good set of rollers.

sunny side up · 03-15-2011, 02:15 PM

I'm in Redondo...so yeah, that'd be awesome. I don't go canyon running or drifting on off ramps or anything so don't worry. Lemme hop over to m3f and see if I can get a replacement rim really soon, if not I might take you up

Where in OC are you?

imz4n · 03-15-2011, 04:06 PM

I am at the 22-57-5 freeways or just south of the Block Mall.

Twisted Six · 03-15-2011, 05:02 PM

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I am at the 22-57-5 freeways or just south of the Block Mall.

Hey Bob.....why not have him take it to Clemente for repair ??

imz4n · 03-15-2011, 06:28 PM

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Hey Bob.....why not have him take it to Clemente for repair ??

A cracked rim like that would show a weld bead. I do not think I would want that look if it was me.

Twisted Six · 03-15-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by imz4n

A cracked rim like that would show a weld bead. I do not think I would want that look if it was me.

I haven't seen the wheel yet..........

imz4n · 03-15-2011, 07:23 PM

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I haven't seen the wheel yet..........

I have not seen it either. Just going on what Clemente said and the look when the guy down south had his rime re sized from 9' to 8.5', was not a good look. When my rim was cracked I was told they would need to weld and there would be a bead showing. It sounds like the Op is looking at getting a new rim, probably the best choice. It's not like it is just curb rash, the rim is leaking due to the crack.

Twisted Six · 03-15-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by imz4n

I have not seen it either. Just going on what Clemente said and the look when the guy down south had his rime re sized from 9' to 8.5', was not a good look. When my rim was cracked I was told they would need to weld and there would be a bead showing. It sounds like the Op is looking at getting a new rim, probably the best choice. It's not like it is just curb rash, the rim is leaking due to the crack.

mmm K .

sunny side up · 03-16-2011, 07:16 PM

I had someone at Discount Tire tell me that because of the cracks I have in it (one big one that's the culprit) and two smaller ones, or three smaller ones, that they won't repair it. The reason I went to DT is that they sold me a tire, and I thought the tire was the problem

imz4n, I'll PM you as soon as I have enough posts, I think I'll take you up on your tire

imz4n · 03-16-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sunny side up

I had someone at Discount Tire tell me that because of the cracks I have in it (one big one that's the culprit) and two smaller ones, or three smaller ones, that they won't repair it. The reason I went to DT is that they sold me a tire, and I thought the tire was the problem

imz4n, I'll PM you as soon as I have enough posts, I think I'll take you up on your tire

Please check your profile to allow members to email you or allow contact. Bettwr yet send me an email and we can do it that way, inz4n@sbcglobal.net

sunny side up · 03-16-2011, 07:55 PM

just emailed you

lemme go work on my profile now

sunny side up · 03-16-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by imz4n

Please check your profile to allow members to email you or allow contact.

dumb question -- how do I allow that? I have it checked now for mods only, I think, and I have visitor messages checked too

maybe I need coffee...

imz4n · 03-16-2011, 08:32 PM

User options- edit options- allow private messages and visitor messaging

sunny side up · 03-17-2011, 12:08 AM

I only just made my 5th post, so PMs will be activated for me in 24 hrs or something. Makes sense now...thanks

imz4n · 03-17-2011, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sunny side up

I only just made my 5th post, so PMs will be activated for me in 24 hrs or something. Makes sense now...thanks

Sent you emails anyway. Give me a call when you get a chance and we will set things up. I'm available between 6 am and 9 pm.

imz4n · 03-18-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sunny side up

I only just made my 5th post, so PMs will be activated for me in 24 hrs or something. Makes sense now...thanks

Nice to speak with you this AM. I look forward to shaking your hand this afternoon.

JGMODS · 03-18-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sunny side up

Here's my dilemma -- I have a crack in my rim, and I have 19x9.5 VMR VB3s in super silver. I've called a few retailers and they're all out of stock, apparently the factory won't produce any new ones until later on in the month

The problem is, my wheel is leaking air. I was wondering if anyone has any good stop gap solutions, or if anyone can "lend" me a wheel that'll fit my tire until I get my new one

My tire size is 265/30-19, btw

Shoot me a pm if you haven't gotten this resolved.

imz4n · 03-18-2011, 07:38 PM

sunny side up

Has a set of 18' rollers on and I will take his 2 cracked rims down tomorrow and see what can be done and he can make that choice.

imz4n · 03-19-2011, 12:02 PM

Took rims and tires to the repair shop this AM. All 4 rims will be repaired , as all 4 were cracked, curb rash repaired and painted tire put back on and balanced by Wed of next week.

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imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	It might help to know where in Cali you are. I'm in Orange County and have a set of 4 18" OEM rims with run flats on them that could be borrowed. I would not go canyon running on them, however, they are a good set of rollers. __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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sunny side up New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2004 BMW Z4 2.5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I'm in Redondo...so yeah, that'd be awesome. I don't go canyon running or drifting on off ramps or anything so don't worry. Lemme hop over to m3f and see if I can get a replacement rim really soon, if not I might take you up Where in OC are you?
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imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	I am at the 22-57-5 freeways or just south of the Block Mall. __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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sunny side up New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2004 BMW Z4 2.5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I had someone at Discount Tire tell me that because of the cracks I have in it (one big one that's the culprit) and two smaller ones, or three smaller ones, that they won't repair it. The reason I went to DT is that they sold me a tire, and I thought the tire was the problem imz4n, I'll PM you as soon as I have enough posts, I think I'll take you up on your tire
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sunny side up New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2004 BMW Z4 2.5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I only just made my 5th post, so PMs will be activated for me in 24 hrs or something. Makes sense now...thanks
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imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	sunny side up Has a set of 18' rollers on and I will take his 2 cracked rims down tomorrow and see what can be done and he can make that choice. __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	Took rims and tires to the repair shop this AM. All 4 rims will be repaired , as all 4 were cracked, curb rash repaired and painted tire put back on and balanced by Wed of next week. __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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