Disapointed with General Exclaim Tread Wear

Klepper1 · 01-16-2009, 05:41 PM

I got a punture in my rear passanger side tire last night. I have General Exclaim UHP's on M6 reps. I have had them on the car since the end of June and I have put about 6,000 Miles on them. I took the wheel off and I was shocked that the tread looks about 75% worn! I am almost down to the wear blocks. Based on lots of feedback here and on the tirerack, I thought I would get much, much better wear. I checked the other tires, and it seems to be only the rears. The fronts still look pretty good. I drive pretty easy (no burnouts, etc.!)

Anyone else with this experience?

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koreez88 · 01-16-2009, 06:03 PM

Whatever u were doing on these, my generals lasted FOR A WHILE (not less than 20k miles)

OEKlM · 01-16-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by koreez88

Whatever u were doing on these, my generals lasted FOR A WHILE (not less than 20k miles)

+1

maybe your alignment is out of spec

Klepper1 · 01-16-2009, 06:27 PM

The wear looks a little worse in the middle, maybe I have had them overinflated?? I run about 38 psi (door jamb says to run 39) in them. My car is an e93. Do you think the extra weight of the convertible over the rear wheels could make any difference?

sambonator · 01-16-2009, 06:37 PM

Yeah that's too high an inflation pressure I think. I generally run about 32-34psi.

ramorendez · 01-16-2009, 06:42 PM

BMW recommends you keep your rears inflated at 39psi on the E93. For the run flats, at least.

VMRWheels · 01-16-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by oeklm

+1

maybe your alignment is out of spec

Looks like too much toe out on that side of the suspension. Go to a alignment shop and check it out.

-Charles@VMRWheels
www.vmrwheels.com

david @ eas · 01-16-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Looks like too much toe out on that side of the suspension. Go to a alignment shop and check it out.

-Charles@VMRWheels
www.vmrwheels.com

+1

I have Generals on my car, and not frequently burn out, but I occasionally "accidentally" spin the tires.

I also have a lot of fun in parking lots when its safe... I've had them on for about 8k miles, and they still look good!

Probably your alignment like Charles said.

BMdblU · 01-16-2009, 08:03 PM

My Generals wore very similar, I also ran the psi about 38rear, 34 front to try and compensate for the soft sidewall. They wore fast in the middle, the fronts were still good for another season. The added weight of the cab can't help. They really aren't made for a car that weights almost 4000lbs

All that aside, they are the worst tire I've ever had. They make the car feel numb and can't hold a line for shite. You get what pay for.. never again.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 01-16-2009, 08:34 PM

I'm currently running Generals and I think the tread wear is great!
I drive pretty hard on the too
Especially in the canyons.
Definitely can't complain considering the price!

Klepper1 · 01-29-2009, 11:39 AM

Update:

The tireshop that replaced my rear tire measured the tread depth, and found 5/32nd remaining, so technically the tread was 50% worn. Also, they did an alignment check and that wheel was out of alignment. The tread on the rest of the tires looked pretty good.

Given that, I replaced the two rears with 2 more General's. Thanks Gary for helping me out.

Also, there have been a few posts recently about how bad Generals are. For me, they work great. And it's not about money - I could afford more expensive tires is I wanted them. It's about value. They fit exactly what I am looking for - pretty good handling tire at a great price point!

mwahlert · 01-29-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Klepper1

Update:

The tireshop that replaced my rear tire measured the tread depth, and found 5/32nd remaining, so technically the tread was 50% worn. Also, they did an alignment check and that wheel was out of alignment. The tread on the rest of the tires looked pretty good.

Given that, I replaced the two rears with 2 more General's. Thanks Gary for helping me out.

Also, there have been a few posts recently about how bad Generals are. For me, they work great. And it's not about money - I could afford more expensive tires is I wanted them. It's about value. They fit exactly what I am looking for - pretty good handling tire at a great price point!

exactly - there is a difference between cheap and value.. i've been running the general exclaim uhp's for about 7 months now and very happy..they do seem to be getting a little nosier though...i've got about 12k miles on them.

Ron@Modbargains · 01-29-2009, 01:10 PM

Hmm I've gotten a lot more miles out of mine - I think it may have to do with your alignment as mentioned earlier.

01-16-2009, 05:41 PM	#1
Klepper1 Lieutenant 28 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 1M Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (7)	Disapointed with General Exclaim Tread Wear I got a punture in my rear passanger side tire last night. I have General Exclaim UHP's on M6 reps. I have had them on the car since the end of June and I have put about 6,000 Miles on them. I took the wheel off and I was shocked that the tread looks about 75% worn! I am almost down to the wear blocks. Based on lots of feedback here and on the tirerack, I thought I would get much, much better wear. I checked the other tires, and it seems to be only the rears. The fronts still look pretty good. I drive pretty easy (no burnouts, etc.!) Anyone else with this experience?
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koreez88 Всем привет ;) 146 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	Whatever u were doing on these, my generals lasted FOR A WHILE (not less than 20k miles)
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Klepper1 Lieutenant 28 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 1M Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (7)	The wear looks a little worse in the middle, maybe I have had them overinflated?? I run about 38 psi (door jamb says to run 39) in them. My car is an e93. Do you think the extra weight of the convertible over the rear wheels could make any difference?
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sambonator Samtaro! 121 Rep 2,601 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 N55 Alpinweiß Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA iTrader: (7)	Yeah that's too high an inflation pressure I think. I generally run about 32-34psi. __________________
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01-16-2009, 06:42 PM	#6
ramorendez Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 279 Posts Drives: Subie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	BMW recommends you keep your rears inflated at 39psi on the E93. For the run flats, at least.
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01-16-2009, 08:03 PM	#9
BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	My Generals wore very similar, I also ran the psi about 38rear, 34 front to try and compensate for the soft sidewall. They wore fast in the middle, the fronts were still good for another season. The added weight of the cab can't help. They really aren't made for a car that weights almost 4000lbs All that aside, they are the worst tire I've ever had. They make the car feel numb and can't hold a line for shite. You get what pay for.. never again.
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PaulBailey@ltbmw General 663 Rep 26,878 Posts Drives: 2-325 330 2-335 2-Z4 2-135 X5d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E90 [7.00] 2011 BMW 335i E92 [7.96]	I'm currently running Generals and I think the tread wear is great! I drive pretty hard on the too Especially in the canyons. Definitely can't complain considering the price!
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01-29-2009, 11:39 AM	#11
Klepper1 Lieutenant 28 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 1M Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (7)	Update: The tireshop that replaced my rear tire measured the tread depth, and found 5/32nd remaining, so technically the tread was 50% worn. Also, they did an alignment check and that wheel was out of alignment. The tread on the rest of the tires looked pretty good. Given that, I replaced the two rears with 2 more General's. Thanks Gary for helping me out. Also, there have been a few posts recently about how bad Generals are. For me, they work great. And it's not about money - I could afford more expensive tires is I wanted them. It's about value. They fit exactly what I am looking for - pretty good handling tire at a great price point!
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Ron@Modbargains 58 Rep 2,201 Posts Drives: 996TT/ae86 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (3)	Hmm I've gotten a lot more miles out of mine - I think it may have to do with your alignment as mentioned earlier.
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