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Anonymous
(3/19):
my tires were recalled as well but no one told me at BMW. They still made me fight for new tires. arghh.
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Anonymous
(5/2):
Don't think tires were recalled. BMW issued service bulletin on the Bridgestone Turanza's, but did not inform their customers. The tire problem is Bridgestone's. The customer service issue is BMW's. Caveat Emptor. Vote with your money...
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Anonymous
(5/10):
BMW Misrepresents the tire quality and expectation of a flat tire. In over 40 years of driving I have had maybe a flat every other year, My first and last BMW has had 4 unrepairable flats in less than one year.
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johnemil
(7/1):
Finally I found an internetsite that discuss this problem. I have had a lot of BMWs, now 2006 330i with Runflats. And I hate them very much. I tried an other 3-series last week with normal tyres Michelin Pilot Sport, and it was just fantastic compared to mine. But BMW says that the car is made for Run-flats, så now I don't know what to do.
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johnemil
(7/1):
I forgot to say why I hate run-flat ; noise,too-sensitive for small differences at the road and absolutely no grip in the corners, spesially when wet.
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Anonymous
(7/6):
I just bought a 2006 bmw 2006 wtith 21,600 miles and the noise from the tires is so bad that it sounds like there are chains on the wheels. I still cant believe the dealer when he says its the tires. I thought it was bad bearings or something like that. No way am I buying those run flats. I have two questions. First, what are the best regular tires to buy for that car? and Next, Is there a doughnut tire that I can buy?
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Anonymous
(7/9):
RFT's suck. I have a 330i w/sport package. This is my 9th BMW and could be my last due to tires and BMW's lack of anything. Mine needed replacement after 14K. BMW wanted $1900 to replace. Why buy a car for $44K and have to put tires on it every 14-15K? My other BMW's also had sport packages and handled better without RFT. This is great for BMW since they save money on spares and a extra tire and helps them with their CAFE average. They claim you can go 50-100 miles before changing. FGo on a trip and get a flat. You will get to some station but will wait a day or two to get the tire.
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Anonymous
(8/15):
Hi their i've got 2007 318se touring i notice that at about 7000 miles from having the car from new the front tyres ware completely worn on the out side i keep tyre presures spot on complaint to my BMW dealer they check alignement and more they said that was all fine the front tyres add less then 1mm on the Outer and 6mm middle rear tyres 6mm they did not charge me to check it but a walked way not very happy and no explanation to this problem , so if this is a commen problem with their tyres i will be happy if you let me know thank you Paul.email :almdu@live.co.uk
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matrixxboy3
(9/21):
I don't hAve a BMW, I have a Toyota Sienna Van. I have had nothing but problems. I find that these tires have a very short life span. I have replaced about six tires in less than three years. Two of them just came apart while i was driving. Fortunately it started as heavy vibration so I could slow down and get off the freeway. Had to stay in a hotel one night because of it. I hate these things.
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Anonymous
(9/28):
I have had my 328i now for a year and half, I had to replace 3 tires. I only have 29,000. miles on the car! They tell you that they are suppose to last 50 thousand miles, that B.S. Not to mention they are run flats, no I don't think so because they don't run when flat. BMW is know for quality, not so much when it comes to these so called run flats. Something needs to be done.
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Anonymous
(11/4):
(Expensive !) solution looking for a problem. What use is 50 miles mobility on a trip if few tire dealers have them or the equipment to install.
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major
(12/11):
I hate them!I recently had a puncture,had it fixed & drove 20miles & the warning came on again saying i had another puncture!I limped tp the nearest garage & was told that there was not a puncture but that they needed reset which i knew nothing about?I have had the warning light go on again this morning & dont know if its a puncture or not?Thats 2 weeks since the last time it came on.Totally pissed off!!
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alan
(12/22):
interesting read, i have a 118 d sport and have been experiencing uneven tyre wear (front passenger esp) had it back to the local dealership, they have checked it out twice, but say there is nothing wrong ! unconvinced i bought a new tyre , but have been checking other 1 series and noticed similar tyre wear on them.BMW uk are saying there is no known issues , my local dealer aknowledges a bit of an issue, but no one is admiting the problem, any one know any more info?
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Alan
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Anonymous
(12/23):
I have an order in for a '09 335 xi and am nervous about the tires. The dealer told me about a 'tire for life' program at a cost of $2,100. Need more details but has anyone done this?
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edo
(12/24):
Do other cars have similar issues with Run Flat Tires..like the Audi S-5 or A-5? If not, why not? I am looking at purchasing the BMW 335i or Audi A5/S5.
Thanks
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Anonymous
(1/31):
Try a product called flats over.. I found it easy to install and now I can run standard tyres on my BMW 3 and still have a run flat system.
www.flatsover.co.za
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NickHJ
(2/6):
Yes, a big problem. My sister has a BMW 118d. She skidded off a dual carriageway on the M50 in cold, icy conditions and spun off onto the bank and crashed the car. The car was towed to a local BMW garage, and the insurance denied on the basis that the rear tyres (Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT) tyres were completely worn out. The car is 10 months old, with only 14,990 miles on the clock, driven by a very normal driver. I have shown pictures of the tyres to various car and tyre service centers, and they are amazed that these tyres could have worn so quickly. Why buy a car with tyres that wear out 4 times as fast as normal tyres?
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Anonymous
(2/6):
well this is just wonderfull. I have had a 318I for the past 10 years and just purchased an 09 328xi. I keep thinking that its noisy and just doesn't handle as well as the old car and everyone around me says "oh your'll get used to it, you just don't know how to drive it" NOW I know its because of the tires. I don't feel the noise or handling on the highways but on city roads I feel like I am drving a tank.
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WhAtDaHeck
(3/10):
I have had to replace these tires twice a cost of 280 dollars it's a crime no shop wants to give me road hazard and when puncture and fixed and i still loose air, it's a no win situation and not to mention they wear out at 10 to 15 K. Yeah it's safe but the cost adds up. Please somebody do something about this. (report)
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epapp
(4/8):
epapp.At low speeds lots of noise.When time comes will not buy them again.Also very expensive.
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Anonymous
(4/9):
2007 328xi - Road noise is loud and annoying. Sounds like you are going over a metal bridge all the time. Worse at speeds over 35 mph. BMW service told us to purchase two new run flats, which we did (car has 18,000 mi.) and still the noise is awful. Also right after we purchased the car we had to buy two new run flats from a puncture. It took us 3 days to get the tires because the dealership did not even keep them in stock!
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Anonymous
(4/30):
I have had a BMW 335i since July of 2007 (20 months). Fortunately, the dealer talked me into the 'wheel and tire' insurance which added ~ $20 / month to my 36 month lease. In 20 months, I had to replace 3 tires, 2 of which actually ran on the 'run' flat, but still required towing, and 1 which completely 'shredded' on the interstate and nearly killed me. In that case, it was a restricted NY throughway, so I needed to be towed once off the nearest exit, and then picked up by a BMW related tow company. To top it off, my car went in this morning as the low tire pressure kept coming on and the steering was pulling a bit. My wife called me at work to tell me that ALL FOUR TIRES have to be replaced as they are "completely worn", have "bubbles" in them and are a "danger". This will be 7 tires in 20 months. Thank goodness all 7 came at zero cost due to the $20/month 'insurance'. But the hassle of continually having to go to the dealer and / or get towed is too much for me. I can't wait to get out of this otherwise great and fun car in 16 months. Granted, the roads are horrible here in NY, but I've had sporty cars before in NY and PA and never had to replace a tire in 8 years other than normal wear and tear. No fun.
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maybenot
(5/3):
Leasing a 2007 335i. I'm going on my forth, maybe fith run flat. Its in the shop now, for reparing two flat. Another countinous problem I Have with it is this fuel intake pump issue. I've had that problem two times prior to the one now. It alert with the warning light indicatng, 'enigine malfunction reduced speed' which does slow the car down. When you ecselerate you could feel the diffrence in kick. I 'm on my second year Of the 3 year lease, i am really suprised about the unreliability and inconsistent perfomrnace on my 335. It's a nice car, i hate to let it go or not buy or lease another. Its Just not worth your money. I also feel BMW needs to do something about It. They seem to just ignore that this is a major issue. I'm sure im not the only one with this same problem.
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Anonymous
(5/5):
My 05 118d has suddenly developed horrendouse road noise which I think is tyre noise. Considering my commute to work is 65 miles each way it's hell. Dont want to change them yet as they have a few miles left in them and are expensive. The car wears the outside of teh front tyres heavily as well
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Anonymous
(5/6):
I hate my RFT. I have a Mini Cooper with a donut tire AND RFTs. They ride roughly, they wear quickly, and they are expensive to replace. BMW told me that they are going to sell all their cars with RFTs only. This includes Mini. I lodged a formal complaint with them regarding these effing tires. It is making me reconsider leasing another Mini.
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Anonymous
(6/21):
terible tire wear 12000-1500 miles
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Anonymous
(6/22):
Wow, I thought it was my Mini's shocks that were the problem, but it's the tires! Little bumps take the car out of my control. Out of alignment--again (third time and never feels fixed). With 38K miles on the car, I had to replace 2 tires last year and now about to replace the other 2. Maybe I'll get 4 regular tires instead.
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Bobbye1
(6/25):
I have an 06 325I Sports package w/RFT's. This is my 3rd 325I in 21 years. I loved the first two, but the tires on this '06 are terrible, they make alot of noise and the car handles like a tank not a BMW. BMW should be ashamed to put these terrible tires on such a great car. Cannot say this is the Ultimate Driving Machine anymore my friend's Subru is a better ride.
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Run Flat Tire Problem - Noise, Wear, Cost, Handling, Service
