Third NEW set of New RunFlats
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='467894' date='Sep 10 2007, 10:16 AM
Hope they don't test drive it too much! 
Thanks to E60 forums....important information is passed along 
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They just said they saw a crack on one of the rims and will cost me $400 plus to replace it 
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You're lucky. BMW UK have never heard of a problem with Dunlop runflats on E60. Funny that, same car, same tyres, global brand, who conveniently deny there is a problem in the UK!.
The poor service received, especially with these expensive tyres which last less that half the distance of any tyres I have had in the last 25 years are the main reason I'm leaving the brand. Shame really, I have had 3 BMWs now but jumping ship to a brand who do not use runflats!. I'm sure they are better now than before, but this service has left a bad taste. If only they had accepted there was a problem & paid out I would have remained loyal to the brand which would have made them more in the long term.
The poor service received, especially with these expensive tyres which last less that half the distance of any tyres I have had in the last 25 years are the main reason I'm leaving the brand. Shame really, I have had 3 BMWs now but jumping ship to a brand who do not use runflats!. I'm sure they are better now than before, but this service has left a bad taste. If only they had accepted there was a problem & paid out I would have remained loyal to the brand which would have made them more in the long term.
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
Originally Posted by E60BEEMER' post='468309' date='Sep 11 2007, 11:00 AM
THREE SETS, if its out of warranty or insurance period, then i would reccommend ditching the run flats, and when doing so, get some after market wheels put on.
E60BEEMER
E60BEEMER
If the US dealer contiues to supply new (though defective) tires every year, why bother? I'm about to roll in for my next set.
BTW, I think your name means to be BIMMER; "Beemers" are the two-wheeled versions. (I have both).
Cheers,
Ray
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Color: Black Sapphire Metallic
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Got the car back today...no more humming...for now (mine are not run flats)...also change the front rotor pads and brake disc.
The wear on the tyres were 3mm inner, 6mm center and 5mm outer....no wonder they were humming.
The wear on the tyres were 3mm inner, 6mm center and 5mm outer....no wonder they were humming.
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Originally Posted by khooger' post='468550' date='Sep 11 2007, 09:38 PM
The wear on the tyres were 3mm inner, 6mm center and 5mm outer....no wonder they were humming.
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Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='468612' date='Sep 12 2007, 12:08 AM
Are you talking about remaining tread depth here or the wear?
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