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04-23-2009, 07:10 PM
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Had these to replace my dunlop rft's (OEM 124's). Been having trouble balancing them since from the get go. The weird thing is that I only notice some body shakes for the firt 5-10 miles of driving after being in the garage for 10-12 hrs, then it is smooth afterwards. Is this common with aftermarket tires. My service advisor said that this happens when you dont go with RFT's, which I know is bullcrap. Anybody had experience this. This is driving me crazy. Thanks!
04-23-2009, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jund' post='857188' date='Apr 23 2009, 10:10 PM
Had these to replace my dunlop rft's (OEM 124's). Been having trouble balancing them since from the get go. The weird thing is that I only notice some body shakes for the firt 5-10 miles of driving after being in the garage for 10-12 hrs, then it is smooth afterwards. Is this common with aftermarket tires. My service advisor said that this happens when you dont go with RFT's, which I know is bullcrap. Anybody had experience this. This is driving me crazy. Thanks!
04-23-2009, 07:14 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Flat spots can develop on tires when left sitting for long periods. 10-12 hours isn't normal, more like several days. What size tires are they? What psi are you running? Any wheel issues? Lots of us on here have 124s w/ aftermarket non-RFT tires, so this isn't to be expected or accepted. Might want to try another dealer.
04-24-2009, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='857194' date='Apr 23 2009, 10:14 PM
Flat spots can develop on tires when left sitting for long periods. 10-12 hours isn't normal, more like several days. What size tires are they? What psi are you running? Any wheel issues? Lots of us on here have 124s w/ aftermarket non-RFT tires, so this isn't to be expected or accepted. Might want to try another dealer.
Been running 35 psi for the fronts and 38 psi for the rears and no wheel issues as far as I know. Had my 17 mile commute this am and did not feel the vibration that I felt yesterday, weird but will see again tonight on my way home. Sometimes I wonder if it is all in my mind or have I just got accustomed to the ride and noise that my previous RFT had. These tire are definitely softer and have alot more rubber compared to the RFT's.
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by jund' post='857589' date='Apr 24 2009, 11:13 AM
Been running 35 psi for the fronts and 38 psi for the rears and no wheel issues as far as I know. Had my 17 mile commute this am and did not feel the vibration that I felt yesterday, weird but will see again tonight on my way home. Sometimes I wonder if it is all in my mind or have I just got accustomed to the ride and noise that my previous RFT had. These tire are definitely softer and have alot more rubber compared to the RFT's.
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Originally Posted by jund' post='857188' date='Apr 23 2009, 08:10 PM
Had these to replace my dunlop rft's (OEM 124's). Been having trouble balancing them since from the get go. The weird thing is that I only notice some body shakes for the firt 5-10 miles of driving after being in the garage for 10-12 hrs, then it is smooth afterwards. Is this common with aftermarket tires. My service advisor said that this happens when you dont go with RFT's, which I know is bullcrap. Anybody had experience this. This is driving me crazy. Thanks!
04-24-2009, 01:25 PM
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Hey I just got Michelin PS2's installed, I noticed that the car seems to need constant adjustment at freeway speed to keep in a straight line, does this mean I need balancing or alignment? I get no vibration.
04-24-2009, 01:39 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by amit1947' post='857862' date='Apr 24 2009, 04:25 PM
Hey I just got Michelin PS2's installed, I noticed that the car seems to need constant adjustment at freeway speed to keep in a straight line, does this mean I need balancing or alignment? I get no vibration.
04-24-2009, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by amit1947' post='857862' date='Apr 24 2009, 04:25 PM
Hey I just got Michelin PS2's installed, I noticed that the car seems to need constant adjustment at freeway speed to keep in a straight line, does this mean I need balancing or alignment? I get no vibration.
It does sound like alignment but the alignment should not go out just because you put on new tires. I assume you had no "pulling" with the old tires just before the new tires were put on. Let us know if you solve the puzzle. I just got the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S PLUS. Anxious to see how they feel...
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I have about 36 to 37psi all around. Before I had the fronts to about 31 psi and it didn't feel right, lots of dead center feel. When I added pressure (up to 36) it helped a lot.
Now I feel like the car wants to go to the right a little instead of straight.
Now I feel like the car wants to go to the right a little instead of straight.