335i tire trouble amongst others

marioq · 10-20-2010, 09:39 PM

Good day. New to this thing but I will start simple. I have a 09 335i Convert with the M series package and 19 inch rims. 14k miles and took it in today for some trouble. Was told that my tires need to be replaced among my other issues. Here are the questions:
the "intoe" on my tires was so great that it made the inner 2 inches bald and wore the rubber down to the thread on all 4 tires. IS that normal? The guy at the shop said that the tires last about 10k miles. Understand that the rest of the tire is ALMOST BRAND NEW!!!! They wanted to charge me 2k to replace the tires. On that note, heard the run flats suck so I am looking into something else. ANy ideas?

Also, anyone have problems with their bluetooth and the iphone?

Windows rolling up and dropping back down due to the anticrush sensor?

All problems I have and they can't seem to fix them.
Thanks

chromisdesigns · 10-20-2010, 09:49 PM

read some of the tire threads. You aren't alone in having wasted tires at 14K. Doesn't even mean there is anything wrong with the alignment or suspension, necessarily, though it would be a good idea to get it aligned when you put on new tires, just for grins.

Some people claim to have gotten 20K from the runflats, but I believe it must have been all freeway driving at 55 mph! Much more typical is what you got.

335BBS · 10-21-2010, 08:36 AM

1)Those tires should last longer than that.
2) you should have noticed what was happening if they are as bald as you say.
3) Lots of us have abandoned run flats. Carry a flat kit . Ride is better.

marioq · 10-21-2010, 05:29 PM

What tires would y'all suggest???

dreamingat30fps · 10-21-2010, 06:35 PM

Mine lasted about 30k however I do mostly highway driving. Also just as yours they wore out on the inside while the rest of the tire was still pretty good. I swapped the run flats for a set of Falken FK452s and I have been very happy with them. About $600 for the whole set.

chazzz · 10-21-2010, 06:57 PM

Mine lasted about 22k, and it was a bit early for me to replace tires, from runflats to regular tires.

hipnotic · 10-21-2010, 07:05 PM

mine only lasted 8000 before i got a bubble. boo

JayKay335i · 10-21-2010, 07:57 PM

Mine lasted 25k.

You should really check your tires once in a while.

F32Fleet · 10-22-2010, 07:05 AM

Your vehicle is very heavy compared to other BMW's in addition to adding the more aggressive suspension. In addition tire life depends on driving style as well as the composition of the road on which you drive. If your roads consist of asphalt mixed with crushed gravel they will wear fairly quickly.

FWIW..I got ~30k miles off the RFT of my sport pkg equipped 330, but our asphalt streets don't have gravel mixed in.

Gotta pay to play as they say.

10-20-2010, 09:39 PM	#1
marioq New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2009 335i convertible M packag Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Albuquerque, nm iTrader: (0)	335i tire trouble amongst others Good day. New to this thing but I will start simple. I have a 09 335i Convert with the M series package and 19 inch rims. 14k miles and took it in today for some trouble. Was told that my tires need to be replaced among my other issues. Here are the questions: the "intoe" on my tires was so great that it made the inner 2 inches bald and wore the rubber down to the thread on all 4 tires. IS that normal? The guy at the shop said that the tires last about 10k miles. Understand that the rest of the tire is ALMOST BRAND NEW!!!! They wanted to charge me 2k to replace the tires. On that note, heard the run flats suck so I am looking into something else. ANy ideas? Also, anyone have problems with their bluetooth and the iphone? Windows rolling up and dropping back down due to the anticrush sensor? All problems I have and they can't seem to fix them. Thanks
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10-20-2010, 09:49 PM	#2
chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	read some of the tire threads. You aren't alone in having wasted tires at 14K. Doesn't even mean there is anything wrong with the alignment or suspension, necessarily, though it would be a good idea to get it aligned when you put on new tires, just for grins. Some people claim to have gotten 20K from the runflats, but I believe it must have been all freeway driving at 55 mph! Much more typical is what you got.
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10-21-2010, 08:36 AM	#3
335BBS Brigadier General 55 Rep 3,606 Posts Drives: 2009 335 coupe. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	1)Those tires should last longer than that. 2) you should have noticed what was happening if they are as bald as you say. 3) Lots of us have abandoned run flats. Carry a flat kit . Ride is better.
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10-21-2010, 05:29 PM	#4
marioq New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2009 335i convertible M packag Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Albuquerque, nm iTrader: (0)	What tires would y'all suggest???
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10-21-2010, 06:35 PM	#5
dreamingat30fps Lieutenant Colonel 5327 Rep 1,908 Posts Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	Mine lasted about 30k however I do mostly highway driving. Also just as yours they wore out on the inside while the rest of the tire was still pretty good. I swapped the run flats for a set of Falken FK452s and I have been very happy with them. About $600 for the whole set.
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10-21-2010, 06:57 PM	#6
chazzz Captain 116 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2018 Chrysler 300S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (4)	Mine lasted about 22k, and it was a bit early for me to replace tires, from runflats to regular tires. __________________ SOLD - 2007 BMW 335i Sedan, Montego Blue with Lemon seats, AluFelgen CS7 rims & Continental DW tires CURRENT - 2018 Chrysler 300S, Crystal Granite Metallic.
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10-21-2010, 07:05 PM	#7
hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	mine only lasted 8000 before i got a bubble. boo
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10-21-2010, 07:57 PM	#8
JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	Mine lasted 25k. You should really check your tires once in a while.
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10-22-2010, 07:05 AM	#9
F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3570 Rep 10,351 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Your vehicle is very heavy compared to other BMW's in addition to adding the more aggressive suspension. In addition tire life depends on driving style as well as the composition of the road on which you drive. If your roads consist of asphalt mixed with crushed gravel they will wear fairly quickly. FWIW..I got ~30k miles off the RFT of my sport pkg equipped 330, but our asphalt streets don't have gravel mixed in. Gotta pay to play as they say.
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