Burst tyre and alloy damage

[davecullen6]

Today for first time ever in avoiding a cat I hit a kerb bursting my rear nearside tyre and scraping the wheel quite badly on my 2019 240i.

Fortunately I was close to an industrial estate so got parked ok and phoned LV breakdown service who put me onto the insurance side.

Car was quickly recovered and is being taken to BMW main dealer tomorrow as an approved repairer.

I'm really gutted but could have been a lot worse, will BMW try repairing the wheel does anyone think rather than replacing it?

Never had this situation so bit anxious, I'm hoping I can pay it rather than make an insurance claim but can't imagine it will be cheap.

Any views appreciated.

Thanks

Dave

 

[X5smw]

Oh no! It’s always the cats…. Or pigeons! 
 

I would assume bmw would replace it rather than a repair as it would be a main dealer. 
also, they should check the hub and anti roll bars and all the gubbins related to the wheel. Then they should check alignment etc…. It will not be cheap as you say. 
go through the insurance, it’s what you pay it for…. I know it will add premiums etc but backstreet Barry could do you a deal for £100 …. Approved dealers won’t and they will (or should) check everything with a fine tooth comb. 

[davecullen6]

Yep I agree re the dealer, the pain is I've been looking at getting the wheels refurbed, just haven't settled on a place. I suppose if I get a new wheel the others can be matched to it or near enough. I will make sure the alignment is checked as well. As u say that's what insurance is for. The day was going too well!

Dave