Rust on inside of wheels

danend · 11-08-2016, 07:20 PM

I've seen a couple threads related to wheel corrosion but I haven't seen many pictures. Can someone let me know if this is normal on a 2013 or if I should be heading in to see my dealer?

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Tjalle · 11-09-2016, 12:17 AM

What you have seen in threads are, probably, problems with cracks around center cap. Supplier problem - rims exchanged.

You don't have corroded rims - you have corroded discs, but since it is not in the active part it is no problem-everybody has it.

Peter_R · 11-09-2016, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Tjalle

What you have seen in threads are, probably, problems with cracks around center cap. Supplier problem - rims exchanged.

You don't have corroded rims - you have corroded discs, but since it is not in the active part it is no problem-everybody has it.

+1

Mine is a 2013 X3 Xdrive 30d M Sport with the very same staggered set up and they look exactly the same.

nyalpine90 · 11-09-2016, 09:54 AM

you can paint them or replace them.

Peter_R · 11-09-2016, 09:58 AM

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you can paint them or replace them.

Absolutely no point. It will happen again within 2 years.

nyalpine90 · 11-09-2016, 10:02 AM

well its one way to handle the issue if its an eyesore

danend · 11-10-2016, 01:48 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I won't worry about it since it sounds normal. I agree that it is unsightly on an otherwise clean looking car.

SleekX3 · 11-19-2016, 11:45 AM

I wonder if IronX by Chemical Guys would remove the rust.

Peter_R · 11-19-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SleekX3

I wonder if IronX by Chemical Guys would remove the rust.

It will just react with the rest of the ferrous disc as well, so absolutely no point.

ba ba boosh · 11-20-2016, 07:22 AM

Depending on what part of the US you live in. Corroded Brake Discs are going to happen, especially if you live in an area that snows and rains alot. You could sand the rusty part down and spray rustoleum paint on it, to prevent it from happening again, but as others have stated. This probably will come up again and again. Only way to get rid of it, is to replace the entire brake disk with a new one.

Pinewood · 11-21-2016, 05:07 PM

I have the corrosion around the centre cap on 1 wheel. Pictures taken of all 4 and sent to dealer. Should hear something in the next few days

BMWZ4 · 11-22-2016, 06:49 AM

Mine also rusted. Replaced with Zimmerman rotors which are coated. I've had them on nearly 30 months and no rust! You can get black rotors as well (coated as well).

BMWZ4 · 11-22-2016, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SleekX3

I wonder if IronX by Chemical Guys would remove the rust.

According to the website, IronX shouldn't be sprayed on calipers (and presumably rotors):

Iron X is highly recommended for all clear coated alloy wheels. Brake dust and road grime become baked onto wheels. Brake dust contains high levels of iron and can quickly pit clear coated wheels. Iron X easily removes ferrous brake dust to protect your wheels from further damage. Iron X can save you the cost of replacing your factory wheels!

Note: Iron X should not be used on bare metal parts, brake calipers, wheel balancing weights, or SMART paint repairs. Mask off these areas. Avoid letting Iron X dry on any surface.

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Tjalle Major 183 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: X4 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	What you have seen in threads are, probably, problems with cracks around center cap. Supplier problem - rims exchanged. You don't have corroded rims - you have corroded discs, but since it is not in the active part it is no problem-everybody has it.
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nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7425 Rep 11,840 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	you can paint them or replace them.
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nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7425 Rep 11,840 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	well its one way to handle the issue if its an eyesore
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danend New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 35d Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the replies. I won't worry about it since it sounds normal. I agree that it is unsightly on an otherwise clean looking car.
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ba ba boosh Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 208 Posts Drives: Jalopy Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Depending on what part of the US you live in. Corroded Brake Discs are going to happen, especially if you live in an area that snows and rains alot. You could sand the rusty part down and spray rustoleum paint on it, to prevent it from happening again, but as others have stated. This probably will come up again and again. Only way to get rid of it, is to replace the entire brake disk with a new one.
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Pinewood First Lieutenant 45 Rep 363 Posts Drives: BMW X3 30d M sport LCI Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	I have the corrosion around the centre cap on 1 wheel. Pictures taken of all 4 and sent to dealer. Should hear something in the next few days __________________ 2014 X3 30d Lci M Sport in Black Sapphire. Pro Nav, Black Leather,Adaptive Xenons, Extended Storage, Lighting Package, 19" Staggered (622M) summer wheels, 17" style 304 winter alloys
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BMWZ4 Major General 1908 Rep 5,102 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Mine also rusted. Replaced with Zimmerman rotors which are coated. I've had them on nearly 30 months and no rust! You can get black rotors as well (coated as well). __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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