Squirming over white lines?

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Sep 21, 2005 | 10:57 AM

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Merv the Derv

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I think its a chracteristic of BMW suspension/tyres. When I had my first E39 I noticed on the motorway it would rock gently from side to side due to the fine tuning of the all aluminium suspension. Not so bad on the E60 but still apparent. Run flats and sports suspension are the perfect ingredients for tramlining. I agree with ColeJl in terms of sometimes the ride is perfect but then it feels lousy. Drive another car and the E60 feels truly magnificent.

err if any of the above makes sense!

Sep 21, 2005 | 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Sep 21 2005, 07:57 PM

Drive another car and the E60 feels truly magnificent.

? err if any of the above makes sense!

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Actually it does make sense - I think that its a combination of maybe all of the things mentioned! Run flats, tram-lining, and alignment.... and most of all just getting used to the car. The dealer is checking it out for further peace of mind. Thanks all for your advice and help! Had no clue even where to start looking, so its been invaluble.

Sep 21, 2005 | 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Sep 21 2005, 06:57 PM

? err if any of the above makes sense!

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A lot of the problems are caused by our 'lousy' roads!!! But it's the same 'battlefield' for all manufacturers!

Stepping out of my wife's 1.4 Polo the difference is rather noticeable on all fronts - power, ride, steering, handling, space - I think you get the idea!?

Sep 22, 2005 | 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tachyon' date='Sep 20 2005, 03:17 PM

You may be experiencing tramlining.? Some tires seem to suddenly wiggle over a paint strip, a seam or grove in the road.? My Bridgestone Potenza SO-3s are particularly adept at this trick.?

? But when I put on my winter tires (Blizzaks) there is no tramlining at all.? So, it isn't the car, it's the rubber.

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I have no problem with my winter tires (see profile) either.

One thing is tire brand but for sure, the wider and lower the tire is, the more sensible it is to ridges in the road etc.