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#1956 of 2421 Re: 2006 BMW 325xi with Bridgestone Run Flat [hoppysheba] by hwaynesr Jul 27, 2008 (12:11 pm)
Replying to: hoppysheba (Jul 21, 2008 7:30 am) I had exactly the same experience as you did with one exception. After July 11 when Tire Rack didn't have the tires, I called the dealer and was told they had the tires. I took the car to them, but it ended up they didn't have them and couldn't get them. Since I needed the car for a trip, I went ahead and had them put the Bridgestone 255/40zr17 on the rear, but at a much higher cost than I would have paid at Tire Rack. It looks like getting the Continental Run Flats for the rear has been a problem going back at least to the beginning of the year. I'm very pleased with the Continentals on the front, I just wish they would manufacture the rear or at least be forthcoming by saying they have no intention of making them.   I will never again buy a BMW with a run flat tire on it, and I may never buy a BMW because of this whole experience. The Bridgestone tires give a rough ride and wear out much too quickly for the cost. Bridgestone ought to give you the car if you agree to buy the tires. Replies to this message: hoppysheba (Jul 27, 2008 2:59 pm)
#1957 of 2421 Re: 2006 BMW 325xi with Bridgestone Run Flat [hwaynesr] by hoppysheba Jul 27, 2008 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: hwaynesr (Jul 27, 2008 12:11 pm) I'm sure this is happening all over. The Tire Rack site only has a few run flats for the 255/40R17 tire: Continental, Bridgestone, and Pirelli. The Pirelli tire has poor reviews, and the Bridgestone wears out twice as fast and cost so much more. The Continental has better reviews and a lot better tread rating. So why wouldn't BMW go for more Continentals? Why doesn't Continental even have a production date scheduled when there is an obvious demand for these tires? And why does Tire Rack give us these false dates when Continental doesn't have any immediate plans to produce these Continental ContiSportContact 2 SSR 255/40ZR17 tires?
#1958 of 2421 Re: Run Flat Tires - '06 BMW 3-Series - Opinions/Experiences [tturedraider] by pissedatmybmw Jul 28, 2008 (12:05 pm)
Replying to: tturedraider (Nov 02, 2005 4:44 pm) BMW should be ashamed of putting these tires on the 325. Someone in Munich had a dinner on the money they saved using the cheapest, noisiest, worse riding tires they could get by with. The tires are only good for 10-15k and you will not get any satisfaction from either Fire/Bridgestone or BMW if you find yourself having to pay $1k to get decent safe replacements. Last BMW I buy!
#1959 of 2421 BMW run flats...is there a recall? or just "good will" by rudwung Jul 29, 2008 (10:58 am)
my BMW dealer says they will replace all my tires on 325xi, why would they do this without a recall? good will? really? from any car manufacturer? Replies to this message: zekeman1 (Jul 29, 2008 6:39 pm)
#1960 of 2421 Re: BMW run flats...is there a recall? or just "good will" [rudwung] by zekeman1 Jul 29, 2008 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: rudwung (Jul 29, 2008 10:58 am) Your post makes no sense at all. Are the tires new? Is the car new? Were all of them flat when the car was delivered to you? Was there no tread on them? Were there nails sticking out of them? Quit teasing us and provide a little more information! Z
#1961 of 2421 Using GFT's with TPM by emdchicago Jul 29, 2008 (9:39 pm)
Forgive the repetition of someone has already asked answered this question: I recently purchased a used 2007 335i coupe with Sport Package (18" rims) with just under 13K miles. It looks like factory equipped Bridgestone RFT's wlll need to be replaced in the next 5K miles or so. After reading much of the discussion thread, methinks I'm not going to get RFT's as replacement tires, especially since the Continentals can't be found for the rear rims! IF I go with get-flat tires (michelin PS2's for example), how do I ensure the Tire Pressure Monitoring system is still functional?   Thanks from the Windy City, Rich Replies to this message: circlew (Jul 30, 2008 2:50 am)
#1962 of 2421 Re: Using GFT's with TPM [emdchicago] by circlew Jul 30, 2008 (2:50 am)
Replying to: emdchicago (Jul 29, 2008 9:39 pm) Make sure you have an air compressor available. Then, let all of the air out of one tire and drive the car very slowly. The indicator should light up. Make sure your re inflate the tire.   Regards, OW
#1963 of 2421 Any Hope on the Horizon? by jaj Jul 30, 2008 (5:03 pm)
I currently own an '04 325xi and am preparing for my next car purchase, which would be another 3 series but for the issues outlined in this forum. Has anyone seen or heard anything anywhere anytime from anyone that even hints at the suggestion that BMW might abandon their insistence on run-flats in the foreseeable future?   -jaj
#1964 of 2421 Possible Hope! by sj325i Aug 06, 2008 (2:25 pm)
A class-action lawsuit was filed in NJ, CT, CA and PA in May 2008:   http://www.sfmslaw.com/pages/cases.php?id=573   I have a 2006 325i, bought new, my run flats have 19,900k miles on them and have been driving loud and rough for the past 6 months or so. Passengers have told me that it feels "weird" and to have my brakes checked. Those were fine, as everything else in the car. Now I know that my issue was the tires. Calling customer service at BMW North America was useless, as their lawyers probably told them to keep their mouths shut. I was given the run-around and they acted as if they hadn't heard of Bridgestone Turanza run-flats having problems. I'm taking my car in next week and demanding removal of these tires and a free replacement of new, non-run flats. A family member also had a blow-out with them and the run-flat barely lasted to drive him home 5 miles away before it totally deflated.   I called my local BMW dealer today and a salesman told me that the current 3 series models STILL are being sold with these tires! BMW, it sounds like, seems to be in bed with Bridgestone. Replies to this message: cdnpinhead (Aug 06, 2008 4:07 pm)
#1965 of 2421 Re: Possible Hope! [sj325i] by cdnpinhead Aug 06, 2008 (4:07 pm)
Replying to: sj325i (Aug 06, 2008 2:25 pm) ". . .demanding removal of these tires and a free replacement of new, non-run flats."   Be sure to let us know how that goes. Some of us think we know, but I'm always willing to be pleasantly surprised.   Your crap tires are worn out. Buy new ones, of the get-flat variety. Enjoy the better handling and quieter driving.

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