yet another 403m damaged thread

dazzapb · 05-20-2014, 10:54 AM

Hi guys I know its been asked a million times before and I know the 403M's are diamond cut, but do you think this could be repaired? Its on the corner of the alloy not so much the flat part.

Ironically tried to avoid the width restriction on Hammersmith Bridge so took Chiswick bridge only to clip partially fallen kerbstone at the traffic lights.

Could be worse as both wheels glanced it as pace and it seems just the front is damaged on the corner.

I see the Tyre is cut a bit, is that OK? It was a fair old glance as I sped away from lights. I have tyre insurance FYI.

Thanks

JoshB25 · 05-20-2014, 10:56 AM

Yeh they are diamond cut then clear coated. Could be repaired but would not be the same finish in that area as the cut has been taken out. Feel for you

dazzapb · 05-20-2014, 11:22 AM

cheers man

if anyone knows of a repairer in the SW London area.

I was toying with the idea of buying a fresh 403M set off ebay with new tyres but I doubt I'd need the tyres changing after my 3 year PCP as I am doing about 6k miles a year.

ozwol · 05-20-2014, 02:43 PM

We had diamond cut wheels on a volvo v60, the wife completely mashed the front ones, ten times worse than yours. A local repairer who was recommended by Volvo dealers patched them up a treat. A year down the line the repaired areas were as good as new. The point is dont buy a new one as they can easily be repaired and it'll only happen again. Ask your local dealer who they use and go direct.

MarkG_M5Comp · 05-20-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

Hi guys I know its been asked a million times before and I know the 403M's are diamond cut, but do you think this could be repaired? Its on the corner of the alloy not so much the flat part.

Ironically tried to avoid the width restriction on Hammersmith Bridge so took Chiswick bridge only to clip partially fallen kerbstone at the traffic lights.

Could be worse as both wheels glanced it as pace and it seems just the front is damaged on the corner.

I see the Tyre is cut a bit, is that OK? It was a fair old glance as I sped away from lights. I have tyre insurance FYI.

Thanks

That being the case you can make a claim from the local authority. A fallen kerbstone is poor maintenance.

Check their website for insurance/claim section and take photos etc.

05-20-2014, 10:54 AM	#1
dazzapb Brigadier General 1050 Rep 3,154 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	yet another 403m damaged thread Hi guys I know its been asked a million times before and I know the 403M's are diamond cut, but do you think this could be repaired? Its on the corner of the alloy not so much the flat part. Ironically tried to avoid the width restriction on Hammersmith Bridge so took Chiswick bridge only to clip partially fallen kerbstone at the traffic lights. Could be worse as both wheels glanced it as pace and it seems just the front is damaged on the corner. I see the Tyre is cut a bit, is that OK? It was a fair old glance as I sped away from lights. I have tyre insurance FYI. Thanks Attached Images
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JoshB25 Captain 131 Rep 693 Posts Drives: F30 318d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Worcester iTrader: (0)	Yeh they are diamond cut then clear coated. Could be repaired but would not be the same finish in that area as the cut has been taken out. Feel for you Last edited by JoshB25; 05-20-2014 at 11:09 AM..
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dazzapb Brigadier General 1050 Rep 3,154 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	cheers man if anyone knows of a repairer in the SW London area. I was toying with the idea of buying a fresh 403M set off ebay with new tyres but I doubt I'd need the tyres changing after my 3 year PCP as I am doing about 6k miles a year.
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ozwol Private First Class 10 Rep 156 Posts Drives: f31 335d g31 540i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West yorks iTrader: (0)	We had diamond cut wheels on a volvo v60, the wife completely mashed the front ones, ten times worse than yours. A local repairer who was recommended by Volvo dealers patched them up a treat. A year down the line the repaired areas were as good as new. The point is dont buy a new one as they can easily be repaired and it'll only happen again. Ask your local dealer who they use and go direct.
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