Swap did not happen today - their driver came down sick. Maybe tomorrow.

 

COVID! 😂

 

Got my car back ($916 and some change) - I asked the driver to park the loaner beside mine for a photo before he left since I haven't seen two side by side yet.

Drives well so far, but there is a software update pending...

I also didn't have a chance to look at the cracked rim yet (they did remember to bring it). Hopefully will have a chance tomorrow.

 

So any thoughts on the ride of the 20s vs the 19s?

 

Not a cracked rim, but I sure did bend the heck out of my right front PP rim last week.

All this on a relatively minor pothole at 50 mph.

Called Polestar Charlotte and luckily they had one in stock. $1100 shipped, though! 🤮

I actually drove around town for two days on it with the rim like that (had no other option and kept below 35 mph). I felt like Fred Flintstone bouncing around. Won’t do that again. If I had been able to see how bad the rim damage actually was, I never would have driven it. But I asked and my tire guy said it would be OK just annoying.

He said he actually sees this damage fairly frequently on Mercedes forged wheels.

 

I think you can sue the city or state, it's their job to maintain roadways.

 

Cracked another - passenger rear this time. Brought it in to Discount Tire for a puncture and they found the crack. They think it will be about $850 if they can get it. If not, I'll be rim shopping for all 4...

Update 5/9/2025: they were not able to source one, so I'm going to swap them all out with aftermarket rims. Maybe I can find some that are more durable?

Update: ordered www.discounttire.com/buy-wheels/msw-type-44/p/157880. Similar to my current ones in that they are shiny front face with dark inside faces.
Cheaper to buy new locally than to tow it to Charlotte, get an OEM rim, and arrange a trip to pick up the car. 😬

Update 5/14/2025: new wheels installed