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BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires

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Re: Runflats on 3-series suck, BMW sucks worse [circlew] by skobola
Sep 18, 2007 (9:11 pm)
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Replying to: circlew (Sep 18, 2007 2:49 am)

Provided that BMW dealers in Miami became pretty arrogant, rude and not caring about the customers, including them not giving any decent deals, I have found myself one outside the town/state, where I do all my purchases at very decent cost. Unfortunately for me, I have really grown to like Bimmers, and to be honest, nothing else really compares to Bimmers in my book, so it will be very difficult to find a replacement. The only one that I could stand is the A4 Quattro, but this is not really comparable to my 325i. I understand that this is not the topic for this forum, but any suggestions for the alternative cars would be appreciated.
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Re: On the Fence because of the RFT's [mooselook] by beverly5534
Sep 19, 2007 (2:02 pm)
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Replying to: mooselook (Sep 17, 2007 5:53 pm)

I had an Audi A4 before my X5. I loved my A4. It was a close decision, but I now have a 328I sport wagon. I have had 2 flats in 4 months ownership. Not the car's fault, but a real PITA to have to find a dealer and then BUY another tire. If BMW doesn't give the option of regular tires with a spare by the time my lease is up, I WILL get the Audi A4 wagon to replace it.
 
IMHO
beverly5534
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Valencia BMW by raphaelhom
Sep 19, 2007 (11:29 pm)
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Replying to: shangti (Aug 10, 2007 5:05 am)

Who is your service advisor at Valencia BMW. I have had a service advisor there for 3 years I like very much. One of the reasons I am thinking of buying another BMW is because of the service he has provided.
 
On the other hand, I"ve had a hard time there getting a sales person to pay any attention to me. They all act like they are doing me a favor even talking with me, let alone go for a test drive.
 
I have found this same attitude at Santa Monica BMW. That they are doing me a favor and if I want a test drive I need to make an appt because they are too busy to just have someone walk in for a test drive.
 
The service department at the Santa Monica BMW is absolutely horrible! by the way.
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Re: On the Fence because of the RFT's [beverly5534] by circlew
Sep 20, 2007 (2:50 am)
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Replying to: beverly5534 (Sep 19, 2007 2:02 pm)

Firestone carry BS EL42.
 
Regards,
OW
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Re: RFT's & bmw [shipo] by jgraffman
Sep 21, 2007 (4:48 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Sep 12, 2007 10:48 am)

I have a 2006 325xi sport wagon. It has both the sport suspension and 17 in wheels. I replaced the run-flats with Michelins after 7500 miles. As far as a spare is concerned, I wouldn't change a tire anyway. This is a great car, but I won't buy another BMW until this problem is fixed.
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BMW replacing tires free by jazzcp
Sep 21, 2007 (5:03 am)
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My dealer on long island has agreed to replace my Bridgetone tires with Continental tires for free...previously wanted $600. Stay on the case...be polite...The BMW franchise is too valuable to have it blackened over this issue
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Re: RFT's & bmw [jgraffman] by shipo
Sep 21, 2007 (5:23 am)
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Replying to: jgraffman (Sep 21, 2007 4:48 am)

"I have a 2006 325xi sport wagon. It has both the sport suspension and 17 in wheels."
 
Correction: You have a 2006 325xi sport wagon with the Sport Package and 17" wheels. There is a difference as no "xi" models have a "Sport Suspension", hence the fact that the Sport Package on the AWD models is so much less expensive than on the RWD models.
 
"I replaced the run-flats with Michelins after 7500 miles."
 
Michelin what? RFTs, GFTs? Which model?
 
"As far as a spare is concerned, I wouldn't change a tire anyway."
 
Uhhh, so are you saying that you like RFTs?
 
"This is a great car, but I won't buy another BMW until this problem is fixed."
 
What problem are you referring to? RFTs in general or the specific issue with the Bridgestone Turanza EL42 RFTs? FWIW, Bridgestone has allegedly fixed the problem with the noise and premature wear on the EL42s.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: RFT's & bmw [jgraffman] by raphaelhom
Sep 21, 2007 (8:37 am)
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Replying to: jgraffman (Sep 21, 2007 4:48 am)

What "problem"? would you like fixed.
 
I am considering and just test drove the 3 wagon 2007.
 
But they only sell it with these tires.
 
So what exactly are you guys wanting to change?
 
You want them to go back to regular tires?
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Re: RFT's & bmw [raphaelhom] by shipo
Sep 21, 2007 (8:45 am)
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Replying to: raphaelhom (Sep 21, 2007 8:37 am)

"You want them to go back to regular tires?"
 
Speaking strictly for myself, yes, I would that BMW redesigned the floor pan of the trunk to accept a full sized spare tire and a jack, and started using GFT tires as standard equipment on all of their cars.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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KYWOODY by kywoody
Sep 21, 2007 (10:32 am)
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I'm trying to decide between a 328xi and a G35x. Does anyone know what, if anything, BMW has done on the 08s to correct or improve the problems with the previous RFTs?

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