VPC replace tire? Curb damage?

[nate16]

Getting out of a tiny tiny parking spot in an underground garage in Florence, I did the unthinkable. I made a small curb rash on the driver's side rear 666m wheel. The curb damage isn't too bad about 1 inch but definitely annoying. Worse than that, I took a large chunk out of the sidewall of the mpss tire and made about a quarter inch deep cut that wraps around the sidewall about a foot. Getting out of the garage, the car scraped the bottom a little but I don't think there was any damage there, no way to really tell without a jack or lift.

Will I get a new tire at vpc at least?

Rim repair?

I will note both damages on the loginout dropoff in Munich. I will also note the scraping to the underside although I'm not sure any damage occurred.

I've got about 800km left to drive on this tire to dropoff and no real way of getting it replaced pre dropoff. PSI and temp seem fine, no visible bubbles.

Thoughts?

['Cane]

I have heard yes and no, but I'll let you know if I ever get to pick mine up.

[nate16]

Same, my research was inconclusive, that's why I made the post. My bet is I'll get a new tire but the wheel won't be repaired.

['Cane]

Originally Posted by nate16

Same, my research was inconclusive, that's why I made the post. My bet is I'll get a new tire but the wheel won't be repaired.

They've given me a 9/19 date for PCD, but I am going to try and get that moved up closer to Labor Day. I'll let you know.

[nate16]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

They've given me a 9/19 date for PCD, but I am going to try and get that moved up closer to Labor Day. I'll let you know.

Did you damage your wheel/tire on ED?


Also, if I wanted to replace the tire due to safety concerns before continuing my ED, does anyone have contact info or know who to contact to get this done?

-Nate

['Cane]

Originally Posted by nate16

Did you damage your wheel/tire on ED?


Also, if I wanted to replace the tire due to safety concerns before continuing my ED, does anyone have contact info or know who to contact to get this done?

-Nate

Yeah, pulling into the hotel garage in Zurich I got a piece of the curb. It's a small scrape, so if it doesn't get fixed I won't worry about it. Really hard to find.

Not sure about the tire, maybe try calling BMW ED? 800-932-0831

[nate16]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

Yeah, pulling into the hotel garage in Zurich I got a piece of the curb. It's a small scrape, so if it doesn't get fixed I won't worry about it. Really hard to find.

Not sure about the tire, maybe try calling BMW ED? 800-932-0831

Sorry to hear about your wheel. Yea I send BMW ED an email. I will call them tomorrow. Thanks!

[jpics80]

oh no!!! Sorry to hear about this.

[BavarianFanatic]

Generally, the current insurance won't cover a curbed wheel or superficial damage to a tire.

[Space gray]

The admin in the "other" forum posted an update to ED policy on repairs. I think a curb rash is considered normal wear and tear and no longer repaired. I'm not sure I can post a link here, but do search for a thread entitled "BMW policy for wear and tear for European Delivery" started by tim330i

[DE Urlaub]

When u drop yr car off at your drop-off location they will have you sign a form acknowledging that rim and tire rash are considered wear-and-tear and BMW will not repair it. I dropped my car off in Frankfurt on 21 July.

[BitchinManWheels]

I curbed my wheel on the last day of my ED in Aug '14. Dropped off my car in Nice and reported the damage. I got my car back fully repaired!
But that was 2 years ago...

[DE Urlaub]

I believe they have relatively recently changed their policy ...... to the disadvantage of the customer!!!!!!

[nate16]

The bit of rim damage is fine, repaired or not, it was my fault. I'm more worried about the tire damage being a safety hazard for the rest of our trip. Any thoughts on this?

[BavarianFanatic]

Originally Posted by nate16

The bit of rim damage is fine, repaired or not, it was my fault. I'm more worried about the tire damage being a safety hazard for the rest of our trip. Any thoughts on this?

Superficial damage to the sidewall won't affect the structural integrity of the tire. There's a significant amount of rubber there, especially near the wheels. You'll be fine.

Also, the new policy regarding the insurance coverage is clearly noted in the ED packet and I believe on the BMWNA ED page of the website.

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by nate16

Did you damage your wheel/tire on ED?


Also, if I wanted to replace the tire due to safety concerns before continuing my ED, does anyone have contact info or know who to contact to get this done?

Long story short - it's an ED insurance claim.
Whether something will, or will not, get repaired or replaced will get authorized by ED's ensurer - Allianz. Your ED paperwork should include something with Allianz's contact information.

Give them a call, and find out what your options are.

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[woobiee]

I did ED Sept 2015 and my wheel w/ curb rash was repaired/replaced at VPC.

Don't lose hope. It may very well be dealt with when it returns.

[NOLATom]

Originally Posted by woobiee

I did ED Sept 2015 and my wheel w/ curb rash was repaired/replaced at VPC.

Don't lose hope. It may very well be dealt with when it returns.

I dropped off in July and I had to sign a paper that said curb rash and rock chips were not covered and were considered normal wear and tear, so they my have changed it since you did a delivery in 2015. I had a lot of rock chips above the rock guards over the rear wheels. No curb rash. Made my wife get out the car and guide me if it was tight and there were definitely some tight spots in Europe.

[woobiee]

Originally Posted by NOLATom

I dropped off in July and I had to sign a paper that said curb rash and rock chips were not covered and were considered normal wear and tear, so they my have changed it since you did a delivery in 2015. I had a lot of rock chips above the rock guards over the rear wheels. No curb rash. Made my wife get out the car and guide me if it was tight and there were definitely some tight spots in Europe.

I too had to sign something similar back in 2015. They said it wasn't covered as well but I guess I lucked out.