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      01-30-2014, 10:16 PM   #1
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Insurance company trying to repair rims

I am having an issue with my insurance company trying to repair, rather than replace my alpina rims. All 4 were slightly bent. BMW of course wants the wheels replaced completely. Are these wheels something that can be bent back correctly? I want brand new of course, so what type of reasons should I give them that would force them to replace and not repair?
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      01-31-2014, 08:00 PM   #2
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I am having an issue with my insurance company trying to repair, rather than replace my alpina rims. All 4 were slightly bent. BMW of course wants the wheels replaced completely. Are these wheels something that can be bent back correctly? I want brand new of course, so what type of reasons should I give them that would force them to replace and not repair?
The non-linear torsional stresses of a bent rim can't be fixed. Your tires are depending on perfection.

This is not a 10 speed bike.

The speed rating of your tires (over 140 mph) simply prohibits cold bending your rims.
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You'll have to show BMW documentation that it needs to be replaced, based on performance and safety. Otherwise, they'll have to do what is required by their procedures to save cost.
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Thanks for the input guys. Finally got them to agree to replace the rims completely. Excited to get my car back after 2 long weeks of driving a Nissan Altima lol
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