- #1883 of 2064
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2006 BMW 325xi with Bridgestone Run Flat
by lungnewyork
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May 29, 2008 (10:08 pm)
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After reading some messages regards to the Bridgestone Turanza Run Flat that came with 2006 BMW 325xi. I strongly agree that these tires are defective. I can not believe BMW will use this kind of tire. only 7k the tire noise start. I brought the car back to the dealer "BMW of Bayside" they told me there was a nail in the tire and since the tire was so new they can "fix it for free" I learn later that the Run Flat can not be fix. Not sure. Anyhow the nose was still there and getting louder as the mileage goes. When it reached 18K I can no longer enjoy the ultimate driving machine. I brought the car to "Manhattan BMW" and complain about the noise. They told me that there was nothing wrong with the tire. They told me Run Flat has harder wall and noise is very common. The noise got worse and so I decided to get new set. I turn to online for research. I came cross some BMW dealer actually pay half of the price for the new set. So I bring the car back to dealership. The dealer refuse to give me any discounts due to my mileage was over 20K. (disregards I complained for few times before it reach 20K) They told me the noise was due to "Feather" condition of the tire. All 4 tires are broken and need to replace and suggest me to go outside dealer for tires. (She told me it's cheaper out there. trying to help me save few $$). If BMW really care about what we think about their car. Don't just call us after the service appointment and ask us to grade the dealership and service advisor. BMW should admit there is a problem with these tires. Lots of 2006 325 model have same issue. BMW should do something about it. Specially to the Dealership that not telling owner the tire can be replace at no cost or at half off before 20K. Going to get Continental ContiProContact SSR next.
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- #1884 of 2064
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Re: What replacement tires do you recommend (non-RFT)? [rprice1]
by emartinezdev
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Jun 02, 2008 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: rprice1 (May 22, 2008 12:19 pm)
I bought a 2008 BMW 335i with Bridgetone Potenza Runflat tires. I have not seen such a piece of crap in my life. My car has 8000 (less than a year) miles and have had to replace the tires 4 times. This weekend I had another flat, they seem to blow on the side wall over the sligthest perturbance on the road. I am switching to Pirelli's RFT. Any comments?
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- #1885 of 2064
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Re: What replacement tires do you recommend (non-RFT)? [emartinezdev]
by bobsap
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Jun 02, 2008 (9:48 am)
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Replying to: emartinezdev (Jun 02, 2008 8:56 am)
I have a 2008 335xi, with Conti RFT's, and have yet to have a problem with respect to flats, wear, etc...for sure, when you hit a pothole, sewer cover etc, its hard, but i have hit a fair share, in addition to a few deep ones, and so far, no problems...
while i would love to get rid of them, and go to regular go-flat tires, no spare, no room for a spare & jack, make it a pain...i did purchase the tire & wheel insurance for my 3-yr lease, just in case...
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- #1886 of 2064
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Re: URGENT. Insurance on Run Flat Tires [bmw33]
by dannys1
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Jun 09, 2008 (7:06 am)
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Replying to: bmw33 (Jan 22, 2008 8:15 am)
Urgent. I picked up my new 2008 BMW 328xi with the Brimstone runflat tires on Saturday. They put pressure on me to buy an $800 insurance policy for my RFT's my 39 month lease and I side stepped the sales pitch. They called me late Saturday and said if I wanted the run flat insurance I could still get it today. I was shocked when I lost 2 GFT tires in the 1st month of my 2005 330xi lease when the Goodyear sidewall blowouts happened. I replaced them at BJ's wholesale club which came with sidewall insurance and never had a problem in 40,000 miles. I did not even know about the RFT situation until I picked up the car on Saturday. Should I tell the dealer to change my tires? I have 100 miles on them. Should I skip the insurance? Should I get the Michelin MV4 GFT and a donut for the trunk?
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- #1887 of 2064
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Re: What replacement tires do you recommend (non-RFT)? [emartinezdev]
by dannys1
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Jun 09, 2008 (7:19 am)
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Replying to: emartinezdev (Jun 02, 2008 8:56 am)
Urgent. Please reply. Would you buy the tire insurance if you had it to do all over again? I picked up my new 2008 BMW 328xi with the Brimstone runflat tires on Saturday. They put pressure on me to buy an $800 insurance policy for my RFT's my 39 month lease and I side stepped the sales pitch. They called me late Saturday and said if I wanted the run flat insurance I could still get it today. I was shocked when I lost 2 GFT tires in the 1st month of my 2005 330xi lease when the Goodyear sidewall blowouts happened. I replaced them at BJ's wholesale club which came with sidewall insurance and never had a problem in 40,000 miles. I did not even know about the RFT situation until I picked up the car on Saturday. Should I tell the dealer to change my tires? I have 100 miles on them. Should I skip the insurance? Should I get the Michelin MV4 GFT and a donut for the trunk?
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- #1888 of 2064
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Re: What replacement tires do you recommend (non-RFT)? [dannys1]
by berkleybmw
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Jun 09, 2008 (8:22 am)
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Replying to: dannys1 (Jun 09, 2008 7:19 am)
For a new set of tires you are going to pay a lot of money. The $800.00 insurance seems cheap based on most of the comments I have read here. The only down side is you will have to take the car in frequently to replace these defective tires. If you have to drive in winter conditions you will also need snow tires. If you buy them from BMW they will be covered under the insurance plan. I can't believe that this problem has been going on for so long. I wonder why is BMW being so stubborn about this issue. They should stock their cars with good tires and get rid of the run flats. I suspect they have some sort of long term financial commitment with Bridgestone and will lose big money if they back out.
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- #1889 of 2064
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Re: What replacement tires do you recommend (non-RFT)? [dannys1]
by circlew
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Jun 09, 2008 (9:06 am)
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Replying to: dannys1 (Jun 09, 2008 7:19 am)
I can tell you it cost me $780 for 4 225/45 Conti RFT A/W tires for my 330xi last month. That is close to what TireRack charges with installation at a recommended local shop.
I would pas on the insurance IMHO.
Regards,
OW
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- #1890 of 2064
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Re: What replacement tires do you recommend (non-RFT)? [dannys1]
by ratso175
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Jun 09, 2008 (10:39 am)
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Replying to: dannys1 (Jun 09, 2008 7:19 am)
tell them to change the tires.And if they won't put the 800$ in a saving account and when the tires need to be changed a new good set will only cost you 500$. You wiil have a left over to fill the tank once, maybe 2xs.
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- #1891 of 2064
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bmw 2007 335i sports sedan
by rloyde
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Jun 10, 2008 (7:03 am)
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I have an 2007 335i. I has the staggered tires. 2 different sizes and both are 18" wheels. Bridgestone is the only RFT they is made. The dealership suggested I replace the bridgestones with continentals. It is a lease. I have to return the car with the original Run Flat Tires (rft). Continental doesn't make a run flat in that size and I replaced the front 2 tires, after 1 year with Fukara 452s. They ride great and don't make noise. I had a rear one go out and had to replace it with the original tire which I bought from the dealer at $377.00. The dealer is the only one who had it in stock and the tire was basically coming apart so I had to buy a replacement.
If anyone knows of another tire manufacturer that makes a 255/35r18 that is not pirelli or bridgestone i would sure like to know. 
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- #1892 of 2064
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Re: bmw 2007 335i sports sedan [rloyde]
by shipo
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Jun 10, 2008 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: rloyde (Jun 10, 2008 7:03 am)
TireRack is now carrying the new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP, which is a RFT and is acceptable for a lease return. Unfortunately they ain't cheap ($268 per front tire, and $372 per rear tire), which is even more expensive than the Bridgestone tires. 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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