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#4 of 46 Re: Tires worn out at 13,000 miles? [shipo] by jeffwilson Jul 21, 2006 (11:43 am)
Replying to: shipo (Jul 21, 2006 10:35 am) Shipo   Thanks for the comments. But the tires were put on by BMW, not the owner. So I KNOW they are new. ALso, I do not have the Sport package. So I am back to thiking something is up....   Thanks again....   Jeff Replies to this message: srfast (Jul 21, 2006 12:28 pm) jeffwilson (Jul 24, 2006 6:44 am)
#5 of 46 Re: Tires worn out at 13,000 miles? [jeffwilson] by srfast Jul 21, 2006 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: jeffwilson (Jul 21, 2006 11:43 am) What brand were the tires? What is your driving style? I have 22,000 miles on BFG KDW tires mounted on my 2003 530i/SP and there is plently of tread left. I drive a mix of highway/city miles. I do not drive aggressively (I save that for the track & race car), but I don't drive like grandma either. BTW, is the wear on your tires even?   Regards...JL Replies to this message: jeffwilson (Jul 24, 2006 6:44 am)
#6 of 46 Re: Tires worn out at 13,000 miles? [srfast] by jeffwilson Jul 24, 2006 (6:44 am)
Replying to: srfast (Jul 21, 2006 12:28 pm) I checked and I have Pirelli P6 M+S tires. I always had a high opinion of Pirelli, but if they are going to last 15,000 miles or so, I will never buy them again. I believe that BMW does not warranty their tires, so I won't even get any money back for such short wear! Next time, Michelin! Thanks for everyone's comments...
#7 of 46 Re: Tires worn out at 13,000 miles? [jeffwilson] by markcincinnati Jul 25, 2006 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: jeffwilson (Jul 21, 2006 9:49 am) These tires, hopefully, are summer only tires that are at the VERY LEAST UHP rated (and at least Z speed rated) -- and, if all this is the case, a MAXIMUM of 20,000 would be expected. In almost any case, it seems like 15,000 would be the miniumum to get to 2/32s.   My wife's TT tires lasted 11,000 and Audi picked up $800 as a remedy for ultra short tire wear.   Generally, tho, the UHP or Max Performance tires IF they are Summer ONLY will give great handling but they are very soft and very short lived, as a result.   It makes no sense to me, were I the dealer, to put tires of THIS much softness on the car -- knowing this could be one possible outcome.   HP all seasons seem to be the German way these days. My personal choice would be UHP all seasons were I in a moderate snow climate. Of course, the best is to use single purpose tires and change them in winter and back again in spring.
#8 of 46 Alignment by bdkinnh Jul 24, 2006 (3:53 pm)
I was recently at the dealer getting a new set of tires put on, and they told me that they suggest an alignment every time tires are swapped. My car has around 12K miles, so I didn't think an alignment was necessary. They said that changing tires could change the alignment; I thought that alignments were done with the tires removed, and were generally independent of the tires.   Are they right, or did I get hosed? Replies to this message: 530ir1150r (Jul 25, 2006 8:48 am) jeffwilson (Jul 25, 2006 2:52 pm) 530ir1150r (Jul 25, 2006 5:41 pm)
#9 of 46 Re: Alignment [bdkinnh] by 530ir1150r Jul 25, 2006 (8:48 am)
Replying to: bdkinnh (Jul 24, 2006 3:53 pm) I always have my BMW aligned when replacing the tires. I also have them rotated and balanced with every oil change at 7500 miles.   To jeffwilson:   Pirelli tires were not original equipment as far as I know. What the service advisor meant when he said new tires and what you heard are probably two different things. What was the mileage when you purchased the car, the original tires probably lasted approximately 35,000 miles. Replies to this message: jeffwilson (Jul 25, 2006 2:52 pm) 530ir1150r (Jul 25, 2006 5:41 pm)
#10 of 46 Re: Alignment [530ir1150r] by jeffwilson Jul 25, 2006 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: 530ir1150r (Jul 25, 2006 8:48 am) Actually, no. He specifically said that they were replaced when the car was CPO-ed. He said that 13,00 isn't that unusual and that I wouldn't get more than 18,000. He said 12,000 is NORMAL on the 7 series! Replies to this message: 530ir1150r (Jul 25, 2006 5:41 pm)
#11 of 46 Re: Alignment [jeffwilson] by 530ir1150r Jul 25, 2006 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: jeffwilson (Jul 25, 2006 2:52 pm) Check Tirerack's evaluations and hope the next set will wear normally.
#12 of 46 Re: Tires worn out at 13,000 miles? [jeffwilson] by cecil03 Aug 01, 2006 (7:13 pm)
Replying to: jeffwilson (Jul 21, 2006 9:49 am) I don't have a BMW but a 03 Volvo AWD with original Pirelli P6 235/45R17 tires with over 66K miles on them. I drive back roads and also highway 50/50 with no issues. I am researching new tires and am considering getting new P6's since mine performed so well but have heard lots of bad things from 03 Volvos too. Mine seem like the exception. Also looking at bridgestone Potenza RE960AS tires but they are new so I can't find feedback yet.
#13 of 46 Wheels and Tires for a 1998 528i by martinioo Feb 06, 2007 (7:47 am)
I have the opportunity to purchase a new set of tires and wheels from a 2004 X5, but not certain if they will fit my 1998 528i. I was wondering if someone might have some insight to this question.   Thanks, Martinioo Replies to this message: shipo (Feb 06, 2007 8:25 am) martinioo (Feb 06, 2007 8:55 am)

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