2008 550i: rear tyres shot at 12000mi??
04-01-2008, 05:55 PM
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While checking the air pressure in my Continentals today [2008 550i], I noticed that the rear tyres are already at the wear bars...
...I was a bit surprised because they don't have that many miles on them! (12000mi)
My front tyres, however, seem to have plenty of tread on them.
Are other people having this same experience/wear pattern?
(This will be the last time I will use the spelling "tyres". I'm an Anglophile, and I just had to get it out of my system.)
...I was a bit surprised because they don't have that many miles on them! (12000mi)
My front tyres, however, seem to have plenty of tread on them.
Are other people having this same experience/wear pattern?
(This will be the last time I will use the spelling "tyres". I'm an Anglophile, and I just had to get it out of my system.)
04-01-2008, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by lynx10' post='554550' date='Apr 1 2008, 09:55 PM
While checking the air pressure in my Continentals today [2008 550i], I noticed that the rear tyres are already at the wear bars...
...I was a bit surprised because they don't have that many miles on them! (12000mi)
My front tyres, however, seem to have plenty of tread on them.
Are other people having this same experience/wear pattern?
(This will be the last time I will use the spelling "tyres". I'm an Anglophile, and I just had to get it out of my system.)
...I was a bit surprised because they don't have that many miles on them! (12000mi)
My front tyres, however, seem to have plenty of tread on them.
Are other people having this same experience/wear pattern?
(This will be the last time I will use the spelling "tyres". I'm an Anglophile, and I just had to get it out of my system.)
I've got 18K on mine and I too need new rear tires BAD!!! What's the deal with these Conti's???
04-01-2008, 07:28 PM
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Sadly, that's the tradeoff for great BMW handling. BMW rear camber specs are -2 degrees for the 550 sport the last I had an alignment done. My 19'' Potenza RE050A Pole Positions lasted 18000 miles at the rear. The fronts are only 1/3 worn and will last about another 20000 miles!
04-01-2008, 07:39 PM
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Stop doing burn outs at every traffic light!
04-01-2008, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Roleez' post='554617' date='Apr 1 2008, 10:28 PM
Sadly, that's the tradeoff for great BMW handling. BMW rear camber specs are -2 degrees for the 550 sport the last I had an alignment done. My 19'' Potenza RE050A Pole Positions lasted 18000 miles at the rear. The fronts are only 1/3 worn and will last about another 20000 miles!
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those the factory tires with the sport package/172's? If so, those considered under warranty? No wheel/tire insurance? I know here in Cali they stopped offering that....
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I'm getting a re-alignment done this week...it does seam like I buy 2 sets of rears in the time it takes to wear out the fronts! 
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Stop doing burn outs at every traffic light!
04-02-2008, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by lynx10' post='554550' date='Apr 1 2008, 06:55 PM
While checking the air pressure in my Continentals today [2008 550i], I noticed that the rear tyres are already at the wear bars...
...I was a bit surprised because they don't have that many miles on them! (12000mi)
...I was a bit surprised because they don't have that many miles on them! (12000mi)
So, go get another pair of tires and repeat!! 
WooooooHooooooooooooooooooo!!
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My Ride: 530i MSport, Silver Grey, Step, 19" 172 Wheels, Media Pkg inc MP3, Heated Front Seats, Black Leather Seats, Aux Port, Space Saver Wheel, M Rear Spoiler, Ext Voice System
I've managed around 27K miles on conti's (172's) which I thought was low mileage for wearout but 12K... damn that must have been some 'spirited' driving
I'm looking for replacements and considering the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric which are around ?185 a piece. The conti's are nearly ?240 each!!!
Anyone care to comment on the Goodyear's...?
I'm looking for replacements and considering the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric which are around ?185 a piece. The conti's are nearly ?240 each!!!
Anyone care to comment on the Goodyear's...?