Wiring on headlights flaking apart leaving bear expose wires !!!

- Slidell, LA, USA

I purchased a new 2007 530I with light alloy rims and "run flat" tires from weatherford BMW in berkeley, ca. In June 2008, with only 10836 miles on my odometer I was advised that I had to have my two rear rims replaced at $491.19 each for a total of $982.38. The part number for these rims are 36-11-6-760-616. I was notified by my independent mechanic that some of the rubber on the my rear tire tire was separating and flapping thus the noise in my rear tires. When I took my vehicle for tire replacement at the tire firm, I was notified that the same two rims that were replaced in 2008 at 10836 miles was cracked (now at 77633 miles). I attempted to resolve this matter with the BMW dealer but was promptly dismissed by the service techniciab and told "tough luck" and if I wanted 2 new rims, I would have to pay for them. Since these rims are very important to my personal safety and I find it very difficult that as bad as the highways in California are not a+, that these rims would fail at 10,836 miles of normal driving even with the "run flat" tires. I feel that this is a manufacturer's safety issue since this situation appears to be almost a common problem with these same vehicles, all with manufacturer's rims. Since the safety of the passengers depends on the dependability of the rims and tires I feel it needs to be investigated by your department.

- San Leandro, CA, USA