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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires
2414 messages, Last post on Nov 04, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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Replying to: circlew (May 31, 2009 12:03 pm) |
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I find it interesting that the servicing BMW dealer and the local Big "O" Tire where I also purchase RFTs for my 330i, act like there are no issues with the tires and it is our fault that they only last 10-15K. I suppose that if you own a BMW they also think you have lots of money to throw around. I prefer to keep mine for other things than buying tires, especially bad ones. At 63 I have owned a number of vehicles including other BMWs. I also drive like an adult. I have NEVER experienced this type of treatment and poor quality from a tire. I expect more when paying $375 each. Once again I am faced with replacing all four tires on our 330i with less than 15K on them, which will cost about $1,400.00. Not bad... only about 10+ cents per mile for tires. Add that to your cost of ownership. The noise makes it difficult to have conversation or even listen to music. By the way I keep a tire gauge in the console and know how to use it. My suggestion to anyone reading this is that if your new vehicle has to have RTFs when you purchase it. DO NOT BUY IT. Rest assured I will not repeat the same mistake again. Good Luck, Jon
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Replying to: longjonsr (Jun 18, 2009 3:55 pm) |
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Having read these posts, I am crossing anything (not just BMWs) with RFTs off my list for my next vehicle. I am not about to pay $30K or $40K (or more) for a car that either 1) needs new tires to the tune of $1500 every 10 or 15 thousand miles, or 2) I would have to lay out another 2 or 3 thousand dollars to replace the rims and tires with regular RFs - I'm just not!
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Replying to: srs_49 (Jun 19, 2009 7:53 am) 2006 330i with all options including Sports Package. I went through 1st set of RFTs at 25,000 miles. Installed second set and now have 42,000 miles on them. (17,000 miles) Are wearing the same as first set. I am a 66 year old driver living in Springfield/Eugene Oregon. The front tires are available here but when the rears goes, I have to order from Portland. Not a desaster if the tires simply wear out. But if 1 BLOWS!!!!!!!! I am down for a day or 2. Hopefully I am not miles out of Springfield towards the Pacific Coast. If so, no tires period. From day 1 I have carried a spare "donut" tire plus electric jack and tools, just in case. Maybe RFTs of ALL SIZES are available in Catonsville, or Washington. When I ordered the car, I had "M" wheels installed which are compatable with RFTs of conventionals. I like the car so will probably switch to conventionals the next time around. Other than that, tried all the comparable cars in 2006 when I bought this BMW (2nd Bimmer) and have tried others since. BMW is still number 1. On another asset of BMW.......the warranty. I have owned a lot of cars since 1963 and NEVER experiences such a great warranty through the local dealer. I don;t have to bring things to their attention, they bring them to mine and repair/replace what is required. John |
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| Called the dealership in KC and they blew me off. They had the audacity to say that they have not had any complaints. I have a 2008 335xi with the sport package. I agree with all the posters who say that this is their last BMW and their last RFTs. I called the Customer Relations group in NJ and do not have much hope because they did make the comment that they do not have a warranty on the tires since they do not manufacture them. Never mind that they are the one who elect to put these POS tires on the car. If anyone knows of a class action suit that has been brought against Bridgestone or BMW please let me know. | |
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Replying to: shipo (May 02, 2009 5:01 am) grade & quality are certainly open to interpretation |
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Replying to: jte527 (Jan 04, 2008 11:54 am) This informationw is valubale to be as I am now in negotiations with the dealer regarding the problems Also did you use your original rims with the new tires ? Regards Aeon
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Replying to: aeonflox (Jul 05, 2009 4:13 pm) That said, people on Edmunds from the U.S. to Scotland have commented on the miserable ride quality & performance one endures with RFTs, along with the possibility of being stranded in remote areas of the U.S West, among other things. The people who have changed to real tires universally comment on the improved ride and handling. I don't recall anyone, ever, posting that they were sorry to have made the switch. That said, they have no spare and nowhere to put one if they did--there are ways around these things. However, if you lease you'll need to turn the car back in with the RFTs. The most common drill is to drive some number of miles on the crap tires, then replace them with real ones until time to turn the car in, at which time you can put the original tires back on. There are many people who have decided that the RFT situation is reason enough to not drive a BMW. I am among them. |
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