[reice23]

My 2017 530i is still under factory bumper to bumper, CPO, and Aftermarket Warranty that was bought through BMW at time of purchase. And it came with the 634 style 18' OEM rims but I want to upgrade to either some 19’ or 20’ BMW OEM rims, would that void the warranty at all? The rims I’m looking at all came off G30 models.

[SteveinArizona]

As long as your rims are the correct size, that should not be a problem.

[reice23]

Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

As long as your rims are the correct size, that should not be a problem.

Sorry man I messed up the post. I meant to say the car came with the OEM 18' rims but I wanted to upgrade to the 19' or 20' OEM rims.

[AP]

I can't see that being an issue at all. After all of you had an extra set of wheels for winter tyres that wouldn't be an issue so this shouldn't be either.

I would suggest you tell your insurance company though.

[jjscsix]

Originally Posted by AP

I can't see that being an issue at all. After all of you had an extra set of wheels for winter tyres that wouldn't be an issue so this shouldn't be either.

I would suggest you tell your insurance company though.

He asked about the warranty. Why would you open a can of worms by contacting your insurance company?

[AP]

Just because if there was an accident and you hadn't declared it, the insurance company might try and wiggle out of a claim possibly.

It was just a friendly piece of advice, that's all.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by reice23

My 2017 530i is still under factory bumper to bumper, CPO, and Aftermarket Warranty that was bought through BMW at time of purchase. And it came with the 634 style 18' OEM rims but I want to upgrade to either some 19' or 20' BMW OEM rims, would that void the warranty at all? The rims I'm looking at all came off G30 models.

Changing wheels and tires is nothing like engine modifications that could cause warranty work. Wheels and tires don't cause warranty work (unless you have a specific wheel and tire warranty package where aftermarket wheels may not be covered). Of course you can do that.

[reice23]

Originally Posted by AP

Just because if there was an accident and you hadn't declared it, the insurance company might try and wiggle out of a claim possibly.

It was just a friendly piece of advice, that's all.

Let the insurance know I changed out the OEM rims?

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by reice23

Let the insurance know I changed out the OEM rims?

Please tell me you're joking.

[AP]

No
In the uk you should declare any modifications to the car. Some may affect your premium ,some may not.

Their view is if you fit something that makes it more desireable to steal for example.

This view may differ in other countries potentially but here , best to be upfront just in case.

[jjscsix]

Originally Posted by AP

No
In the uk you should declare any modifications to the car. Some may affect your premium ,some may not.

Their view is if you fit something that makes it more desireable to steal for example.

This view may differ in other countries potentially but here , best to be upfront just in case.

I’ve heard that Europe has very strict laws on aftermarket equipment. We don’t have this laws in the U.S. unless it effects emissions. So in our case, something like different wheels and tires would only put you at risk of litigation if you were involved in an accident and the other side wanted to make a cast that the different tires contributed to the accident.

I’m not offering legal advice as I’m not in that business and there could be factors I’m not aware of. But I’ve changed wheels and tires on many, many vehicles as have millions of people in the U.S., and have never heard of it being something that needs to be disclosed.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by jjscsix

I’ve heard that Europe has very strict laws on aftermarket equipment. We don’t have this laws in the U.S. unless it effects emissions. So in our case, something like different wheels and tires would only put you at risk of litigation if you were involved in an accident and the other side wanted to make a cast that the different tires contributed to the accident.

I’m not offering legal advice as I’m not in that business and there could be factors I’m not aware of. But I’ve changed wheels and tires on many, many vehicles as have millions of people in the U.S., and have never heard of it being something that needs to be disclosed.

Replacing his OEM wheels with other OEM wheels is not aftermarket. Can't believe this thread is still going.

[babaikram]

In UK, you have to. It would almost always increase your insurance premium. Any modification including window tinting, adding m perfomance body kit or change of colour would have to be declared