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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2166  
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Thats not ideal. Going to check mine now! Instagram @defender_ventures
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4th Apr 2019 11:50am |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2526  
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It looks like the corrosion is starting from the inner edges of the spokes. Sharp edges are notoriously difficult to paint/seal due to poor adhesion on the corners. This is not helped by the effects of road salt, cleaning chemicals and brake dust.
I suspect you're going to have to bite the bullet and have them reconditioned.  Defender 90XS SW
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4th Apr 2019 12:06pm |
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| Def90 Member Since: 17 Jan 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 258 
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Hi discomog
Yes it appears it's starting from the inner edges of the spokes and I take your points but as the wheels are powder coated I don’t think you get quite the same issues with poor edges adhesion as paint. I believe this is a little more of a basic issue of not applying enough powder coating in these areas |
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4th Apr 2019 5:32pm |
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| NormanD Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Bristol Posts: 286  
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All edges should have radii, otherwise the Paint or Powder Coating will be reduced in thickness on the edge, resulting in Filiform corrosion -
https://www.pfonline.com/articles/how-to-s...inum-alloy If you are having your wheels repaired, ask that ALL edges on the sharp edge produced when the two parts of the Pressure Die Casting of Forging Dies meet are to have Radii to allow the Paint or Powder coating to achieve a full thickness layer on the interface NormanD WE191 2015 110 XS Utility 2014 VW Caravelle 180 Executive |
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4th Apr 2019 5:54pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2526
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Def 90. As Norman D has pointed out edges should preferably be radiused. Any sharp points or tips on the corners can penetrate through the coating and be the starting point for corrosion. It's certainly worth taking up with Bowler as they do charge a premium price for their wheels. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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4th Apr 2019 7:31pm |
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| Grouse Member Since: 16 Apr 2012 Location: on the hill Posts: 520 |
Never mind the corrosion
 - I am also shocked at the amount of weights on those wheels |
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4th Apr 2019 8:00pm |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279  
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Don’t know how old your wheels are, but I’d contact Bowler anyways first. Can’t be normal.
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5th Apr 2019 5:43am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10381
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I doubt Bowler will accommodate.
Salted roads absolutely fudges everything. ideally you need to be vigorously hosing off everywhere after every trip... We all know that never happens. I left the 90 in the garage for 2 weeks after a salted road run and the damage was shocking. My fault, lack of care. |
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5th Apr 2019 6:46am |
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| Def90 Member Since: 17 Jan 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 258
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HI Grouse
All my wheels have a lot of balance weights on them, suppose it’s because I have BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO2 tyres but never had any issues with vibration. |
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5th Apr 2019 11:33am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Looks like Bowler are trading on their reputation and charging premium prices for wheels that clearly aren't.
Having said that, there is the issue of how old they are. I've never had a set of LR wheels not show those signs of corrosion, but that has been after more than 4 years or so. Maybe Bowler will do the right thing and refurb at their cost? |
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5th Apr 2019 11:53am |
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| Def90 Member Since: 17 Jan 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 258
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Hi
I have been in correspondence with Bowler and after three day they came back with this, I presume they discussed it with Rimstock. The reply included a response form Rimstock which was in the form of a corporate P off, by just attaching a copy of their Aftermarket warranty Statement, which is 12 months original customer only. Bowler were more apologetic and went on to say they offer three years from date of purchase, in line with OEM corrosion warranty, I presume this is also original customer only. My wheels are just over three years old, not had a lot of use and have been well looked after but as such are out of warranty!  Click image to enlarge Bowler did go on an offer to refurbish my wheels at their cost price of £225 + VAT plus shipping. So if you have a set of Bowler wheels check them for corrosion before the three years are up and contact Bowler ASAP if you have a problem. Not sure what Bowler will do as Rimstock clearly have no interest in dealing with an issue which appears to relate to their manufacturing standards after 12 months. info@bowlermotorsport.com |
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6th Apr 2019 8:17am |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2166
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Ill double check mine but as far I can tell they are in good nick and dont have sharp edges on the back. I got mone 18 months ago, maybe they chanaged the design slightly. Instagram @defender_ventures
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6th Apr 2019 8:44am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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I'm guessing they might actually send them back to Rimstock, who have a large business refurbishing alloy wheels - can you see the business model in making wheels with just a 12 month warranty?
For a 18" wheel basic refurbishment is £87.50 inc.VAT, price per wheel, so £350 inc VAT for a set of 4. It looks like Bowler may get a discount on this of 22.86% with the price you have quoted from them. Is there anything intrinsically "Bowler"about the wheels? Are they forged? There's a distinct lack of info on the Bowler website about them. |
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6th Apr 2019 9:04am |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 
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Bowler is no longer the Bowler we all knew?
Richard Haywood now owns them and he has basically shunned the Family. He owns Bowler Motorsport, Bowler Brands and Bowler Manufacturing. 130's have feeling's as well you know  |
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6th Apr 2019 9:37am |
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