Laura alloys problem - easily damaged

mojo · 16th March 2007, 16:21

I have a skoda laura which is 6 months old. During this period I have had two problems with the alloy rims. Both times, the edge of a rim has got bent, and on both occasions the car has not suffered a big pothole or run against a curb. I had the affected rim replaced the first time but finding it expensive to do it again.

Has anyone else experienced the same problem with their vehicle. Also if anyone else has any suggestions. Thanks

rishibravo · 16th March 2007, 16:34

Are there the OEM alloys or you have changed/upsized them. It would be easier to know the cause i you can post a picture of the damaged rim

mojo · 16th March 2007, 22:50

they are the OEM alloys

fb1 · 17th March 2007, 05:38

Does it come under insurance?? If not use this an excuse to get some new BBS rims

Rehaan · 18th March 2007, 23:46

Mojo,

Do post a picture of the damaged rims.
Are you the only person who drives the car? Its fairly hard to damage an alloy rim without significant impact....

Are you running sufficient tyre pressure as well?

cya
R

16th March 2007, 16:21	#1
mojo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 36 Thanked: 3 Times	Laura alloys problem - easily damaged I have a skoda laura which is 6 months old. During this period I have had two problems with the alloy rims. Both times, the edge of a rim has got bent, and on both occasions the car has not suffered a big pothole or run against a curb. I had the affected rim replaced the first time but finding it expensive to do it again. Has anyone else experienced the same problem with their vehicle. Also if anyone else has any suggestions. Thanks
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16th March 2007, 16:34	#2
rishibravo BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 579 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Are there the OEM alloys or you have changed/upsized them. It would be easier to know the cause i you can post a picture of the damaged rim
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16th March 2007, 22:50	#3
mojo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 36 Thanked: 3 Times	they are the OEM alloys
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17th March 2007, 05:38	#4
fb1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 186 Thanked: 8 Times	Does it come under insurance?? If not use this an excuse to get some new BBS rims
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18th March 2007, 23:46	#5
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,042 Thanked: 34,074 Times	Mojo, Do post a picture of the damaged rims. Are you the only person who drives the car? Its fairly hard to damage an alloy rim without significant impact.... Are you running sufficient tyre pressure as well? cya R
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