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Replying to: jking50 (May 20, 2006 8:09 pm) They are great but the flat tire indicator doesn't work now. |
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From earlier posts, it seems like there is confusion on the stock tires for a Z4. I bought a new Z4 Coupe in August, 2006 and it came with Potenza RE050A's. I did not get the sport package because I intended to drive the car year round (I live in the suburbs of Chicago). To quote a review of these tires, "do not even think of driving on this tire in the snow, or even when the temperature gets down to freezing". I didn't kill myself, anyone else or even put a dent in the car, but I credit that to many years of experience driving in snow and ice, plus autocrossing and SCCA experience. BMW does not offer an all season tire for the Z4, and neither they nor the dealer will tell you that the RE050A is a summer performance tire. I emphatically told the dealer that I was going to drive the car year round, and all I got was a mild suggestion that I might want to "think about" getting an extra set of tires. 
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Replying to: major914 (Nov 12, 2007 11:13 am)
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Replying to: esfoad (Nov 13, 2007 6:29 am)
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Has anyone encountered any wear-related problems with the Bridgestone Potenza RFTs (Run Flat Tires)? I've got a 2005 Z4 3.0 with the sport package (18" wheels) and after 22k miles my tires are bad. The inside edge is completely worn down while the outside edge looks fine. I'm guessing that this is a problem with alignment (camber toed inside) but the problem is consistent with all four tires. I bought the car new from the dealership and it seems like this was "perfectly misaligned" since the beginning. Of course, the dealership (Classic BMW in Dallas) will have nothing to do with me over the matter and a new set of exact replacements is $1700 from Firestone (including install & tax). I'm hestitant to get non-RTFs because of the problems I've heard and because there is no place to put a spare. First, has anyone else experienced this type of problems with their tires and/or alignment? Second, make sure you know what you're getting yourself in to before you purchase this car -- it's a great ride by VERY expensive to fix ANYTHING (including tires). |
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Replying to: djbarker1 (Jan 30, 2008 4:17 am) See if you can obtain a few issues of ROUNDEL and you will see that others have the same "Issue" (I hesitate to call it a complaint, only because many buyers prefer the BMW setup so they can enjoy the "Ultimate Driving Experience"). Of course, this little "item"is seldom brought up by the car salesman... Good luck! |
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Replying to: djbarker1 (Jan 30, 2008 4:17 am)
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Replying to: drtk (Feb 04, 2008 3:53 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 04, 2008 4:18 pm) |
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Replying to: hydro333 (Dec 02, 2007 11:48 am) 4 - 205/50VR-17 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D Tires 4 - 17x7.5 Sport Edition A7 Silver Wheels 4 - BMWSEN1 Tire Pressure Sensors They are perfect. |
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