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2421 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 1:06 PM
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That's a bit of a steep price to pay just to avoid runflats for me. 
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Hi all, I just turned in my 03 Z4 3.0 and had a very bad experience with BMW. I have had recurring problems with the sidewalls of the Bridgestone Potenza runflats bubbling. I have had all the tires replaced but the same problem. I had to pay $200each for 3 tires. I feel they are a defect of the company and should not be liable for the tires as excess wear and tear as a result of them being defective tires.I belive 03 was the first year they had runflats on BMW's and I dont think they have been perfected yet. I believe you get them from hitting potholes or bumps in the road; I live in Southen California and the roads around my area are by no means bad. Freshly paved most of the time. I feel that in this condition the tires were subject to NORMAL wear and tear. I have a friend who just bought a 06 330i sport with the same wheels and one of the is already starting to bubble. Just wanted to get feedback because I was considering a class action suit.   
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I am considering a 330i here in the next few months when I graduate. I'm reserved about the run flats from the posts I have read so far. The video on BMW's website showing the safety value seems to calm my nerves some. The link to that is: http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/3/2006330isedan/highlightDetail.htm Another thought is that if I love the car but not that tires, just put normal tires on there and get an AAA membership for incase I ever do have a flat. The traction issues I have read do not particularly apply to me since there isn't much snow in Houston. |
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Replying to: ek2415 (Feb 23, 2006 12:33 pm) DL |
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Current issue of Consumer Reports agrees with most of us here: run flat tires suck (cost a lot and don't last) I've put 17,000 miles on my 325Xi with "regular" stock goodyear tires in Northeast driving and the front tires look "new" while the rears just show mild wear. They'll easily go 30 k. I honestly think BMW will lose lots of sales over this. |
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the run flats forced me out. I have an E46 325xi. its great. lease is up. I want a new car. Run Flats are a deal breaker for me. bad rep for harsh ride, poor treadwear, steep replacement cost and availability issues through bmw dealers (which I would have to use with that spiffy new replacement program for like 500 bucks) SO...back goes the E46....in comes a new Audi A4 2.0T quattro. Is it as fun as the bimmer? No. but its close. I think its more fun than the E90 325xi. and no run flats. I just couldn't get the E90 knowing i would need likely 1 or 2 sets of tires at current day cost of 165 each on tirerack.com BMW missed the boat. yes we are used to "you should drive it this way, you should do this this way etc because its a german car " but I should use poor riding, poor handling expensive tires that are not fully mature or proven? Nope. cya. I'll be back in a few years once everyone else has paid all the crazy prices. 
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Replying to: bstime (Mar 02, 2006 7:40 pm)
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Replying to: bdkinnh (Mar 03, 2006 6:05 am)  I know there are options. your point is well taken. for me, I've decided against it. I told the dealer i would sign right then if they swapped in non-rft's and threw in a space saver spare and jack. Then you get into the "it voids the warranty discussion" and all the BS about the e90 suspension is tuned for the rft's etc etc blah blah blah some of which MIGHT be valid most of which is probably hogwash. I guess in the end for me it was why have to figure a way around it when I am spending that much and driving such an awesome machine...then again BMW gives me an AUX jack in the stereo now and Audi doesn't but i do get a nifty tape deck..which for me is like having a boat anchor without owning a boat They all have quirks...that's why we buy 'em 
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I was all set on ordering an ED 330i this upcoming spring, but you guys are scaring me. I believe RF's are a safety improvement, but the cost seems quite high considering the general fierceness of the competition. dave
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Replying to: dhanley (Mar 03, 2006 9:42 am) 1. Most OEM tires are a specific model . And are more costly than the in stock tires at your local discount tire. My OEM tires on my former 1999 E46 cost MORE than my current run flats. 2. In the event of a tire destroying flat ( which Ive never had in all my years of driving) either tire would have to be replaced. If it is a small nail for example on the tread part of the tire, discount tire will repair your flat for FREE regardless of the tire. So, in summary I don't see where the monumental cost is that would make someone choose a vehicle they really aren't that enthused about driving. DL |
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