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Originally Posted by P1JVS
Hi,
I bought a BMW E93 cabrio, March 08, 14,000miles 2 months ago.
The tyre pressure warning light came on yesterday. Went to the local tyre fitters who had a look and reported that ALL tyres badly worn on inner edges and one worn through to the canvas! The rear nearside tyre was flat and the wheel was cracked. This was causing the warning light. They recommended a visit to the BMW dealer.
Went in this morning. No comment on tyre life and they will try to match the tyre specialists quote for new Bridgestone RFT's (just over £1,000). They are sending some measurements to BMW to get a ruling on whether I will have to pay for the cracked wheel. Apparently they don't have any in stock.
They have also told me that the front nearside wheel has a 'flat spot' and have quoted me £500 for a replacement. They are also talking about a further £200+ for wheel alignment.
This will all add up to over £1,700 or over £2,200 if I have to pay for the cracked wheel.
To face such a bill for wheels and tyres on a car which has done 14,000 miles is absolutely rediculous!!
Has anyone got advice on the best tactics with the dealer?
Many Thanks
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Sorry you're experiencing the same problems that have plagued my wife's car. I've had to pay for two new 225M rims; the other two have been replaced as a 'goodwill gesture' by BMW, even though one of them was out of round by (slightly) more than 0.03mm. I'd have a word with BMW Customer Services who are well aware of these issues.
On the tyre front, after three sets of rears in 15000 miles (10mm bald on the inner edge of the rears) and one set of fronts (same 10mm bald band on the inner edge) I've had enough and am getting rid of the car.
Best of luck!