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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires
2421 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 1:06 PM
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After 9500 miles on my 2007 328xi non-sport the Bridgestone EL42's had become progressively more noisy with a very "grainy" ride. My local dealer here in CT in accordance with BMW's TSB replaced all 4 with Continental ContiProContact SSR's at no cost. The new tires are definitely much smoother, more compliant and much less noisy. A huge improvement. Thank you BMW for stepping up to the plate and thanks to the guys at BMW of Watertown for great customer service!
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Replying to: cherod (Aug 22, 2007 4:16 pm) A few questions: 1) Are you leasing your car? 2) If so, how many months & miles do you have left on your lease? 3) Would you be comfortable with a "Spare tire in a can" type of approach to dealing with a flat tire? Best Regards, Shipo
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I am a little bit confused that some Bridgestones have been replaced under TSB but still at different costs to owners. For example, mine were replaced with $189 extra for balancing (I had less than 10k miles), which they told me was not covered, but some people here say that theirs Bridgestones were replaced at no cost whatsoever. How is this possible (I thought that this would be regulated by BMW)? Just as a comment, I paid $189 because the noise started to be unbearable, and at that time, there were not that many others who replaced their tires, so I could not compare (I replaced mine very much immediately after TSB was announced).
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Replying to: skobola (Aug 26, 2007 10:24 pm) |
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Replying to: idoc2 (Aug 23, 2007 5:40 pm)
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Replying to: skobola (Aug 26, 2007 10:24 pm) $189 to balance tires is a total rip off! Even at $100/hour labor rate this is at most a $50 job! As one other member has suggested that piggish.
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Wife wanted a new BMW, we were looking at a 2006 325 (dealer demo-9000 miles)at local dealer. She was happy with car, but after some surfing for potential problems with car, I found this site. I took a longer test drive and had discussion with dealer who initially plead ignorance of the concerns but said he would look into it when I said it could be a deal breaker. They agreed to replace the Bridgestones with Continentals, and gave me a deal on a full size matching rim and spare tire. They said that BMW has authorized replacement (maybe bs?) but at any rate I'm satisfied. Now..if they could squeeze in a dipstick so I can check the oil!! Anyway, thanks to this forum for info.
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Replying to: adbuerk (Aug 27, 2007 9:44 am) 
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Replying to: idoc2 (Aug 27, 2007 9:14 am) The local tire shop (been in business for 67 years) in Easton Maryland. $24 to rotate and $38 dollars to rotate and balance. Modern wheel equipment. They also re-do air pressure with rotate. I had original Bridgestones, Free second set Bridgestones and now running 1/2 Price replacement Conties. I sure love those Conties. FYI. GS |
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Replying to: pearl (Aug 27, 2007 7:40 am) Owner6 |
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