Tunbridge

So I've just upgraded to 172 alloys (pics to follow) and I removed my old 18 M-Sport alloys. I knew that the back tyres were down to about 2mm (still legal in the UK) but I didn't expect to see this on the inside edge...





The worst thing is that me car was in the dealers less than 2 weeks before for it's 'check up' service and it wasn't spotted. Needless to say I won't be using that dealer again. From what I can tell they barely give it a once over, the wheels certainly hadn't been off the car. If they are going to check the car over then surely they should be looking for major and dangerous faults like this.

theXman

Wow, that looks bad. If it only happened on the inside edge, then the alignment on your wheels might be the problem. You should have that checked out.

530inOK

Damn! You can see the air in that tire!

I don't want to hear about incomplete service. My car is due it's 65k Vehicle Service Check and I hate to think
they just open the hood, wipe the dust off the valve cover, spin it around the lot a couple times, and give it back.
When your car has issues that will lead to impending failure, (your tire in fact), one would hope the dealer could be a little more diligent in their service.

Tunbridge

Yeah don't think I was far away from a blow out. How can the alignment be out on the rears?

theXman

I don't know how it can happen. I only know if the tire is wearing out unevenly from side to side, that means it can be an alignment issue. But what I do know, I'm not the expert.

Poolie520

Hi Tunbridge,

Im guessing you took it to Preston Hall?
It looks to me as though your tyre has been rubbing on something and the only thing anywhere near that part of the tyre would be your wheel arch.
I suppose you would have noticed damage to your wheel arch if it had have been rubbing enough to cause that sort of damage.
When I bought my E60 from PH I noticed a 6 series next to me with a big bulge in the tyre wall, didnt look very professional.

Tunbridge

Yeah it was Preston Hall. I've sent a letter to the service maanger complaining about the tyre as well as other things I wasn't happy with so we will see what comes of it. It's just really annoying as something like that is so dangerous and I drive round with my 2 yr old and pregnant wife in that car everyday. It just doesn't bear thinking about what could happen.

I only took it in there to get the stamp in my service book, I just can't believe how little they actually do, I think an MOT would have been more comprehensive (and alot cheaper).

I'll have to have a good look under the car for any signs of rubbing. I've had my hand inside the arch but can't feel anything unusual. More worrying the 172's im now running are wider rears so that won't help.

v_therussian

Haven't read the entire thread yet, but why is it that the dealer is supposed to spot this for you? BMW is a driver's car

Kzang

+1, its just as much as the drivers responsibility to check your own tire, oil, air pressure, wiper fliuds and any other maintenance.

BK 6-Speed

I agree it's not their responsibility, but wouldn't you like to know the dealer would be able to spot this as well. Equal blame on both parties involved.