Bridgestone Tyres
09-27-2006, 11:58 AM
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My Ride: 520d F10, Sport Auto, Black, sun protection, Oyster/Black with Anthracite, Ambient lighting.
Ok, just had two new tyres on my E60 a my local BMW dealer (Nick Whale in Warwick) and have noticed a yellow dot on the side wall of the tyre. Tyres are Bridgestone 17" run flats. Have looked on the net and apparently the yellow dot is the light part of the tyre and should be aligned with the valve on the rim (heavy point) to reduce the amount of weights used to balance the wheel.
I have spoke to a reputable tyre dealer who I have used in the past and they say the mark is nothing more than a quality stamp. The reason I ask is that my yellow dot is opposite the valve not next to it and quite a lot of weights have been used to balance the wheel. Does anyone know what this mark means on Bridgestone tyres and how is the heavest part of the rim deemed to be the valve
I have spoke to a reputable tyre dealer who I have used in the past and they say the mark is nothing more than a quality stamp. The reason I ask is that my yellow dot is opposite the valve not next to it and quite a lot of weights have been used to balance the wheel. Does anyone know what this mark means on Bridgestone tyres and how is the heavest part of the rim deemed to be the valve
09-27-2006, 12:36 PM
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I think you are right. My friend's car just had a run flat replaced. $$$$$
Your dealers should have known better!
Your dealers should have known better!
09-27-2006, 01:16 PM
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My Ride: 520d F10, Sport Auto, Black, sun protection, Oyster/Black with Anthracite, Ambient lighting.
Just found a picture on ebay of a set of brand new wheels and tyres removed from a BMW Mini because the owner has upgraded, the yellow dots are not next to the valve (about 120deg out) these tyres would have been factory fitted.
these tyres would have been factory fitted.
09-27-2006, 01:28 PM
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09-27-2006, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='339349' date='Sep 27 2006, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Blah' post='339391' date='Sep 28 2006, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='339349' date='Sep 28 2006, 07:58 AM
Is there a bible for the I-drive?? heheh..j/kThanks for the link
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