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[shaginwagon13]

Hey guys,

So I have a set of Breyton Race GTS rims on my BMW 335. I was driving (at slower speeds thank God) last week when there was a massive 'bang'. Tobe honest it sounded like a gun shot. Immediately my TPS monitor indicated the rear right tire was at critical pressure levels and I was able to maneuver the car out of traffic and pull over.

At first glance, I thought I had a tire blow-out. Upon removal of the rim later that night when I was able to get a loaner rim, I discovered that the rim actually cracked almost in half.

Has anyone ever seen anything like this before? And is there anything I can do to get this replaced? If I had been on the highway and the rim failed like this, things could have been a lot worse...

Just to be clear, the rims are a few years old, but are in VERY good condition. I baby my rims, I always avoid pot holes and this rim has no sign at all of bending or warping (front or rear) due to abuse).



Thanks guys.

Originally Posted by shaginwagon13

Has anyone ever seen anything like this before?

Yes.

Originally Posted by shaginwagon13

is there anything I can do to get this replaced?

Buy a new one.