Good Year Tire Growing
05-15-2010 | 07:38 AM
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I just discovered one of my front Good Year tire is starting a bulge at the sidewall. It is only a quarter size in diameter and maybe 5-8mm pregnant. I am not the orig. owner and only owned for less than a thousand miles. I plan on going to the dealer to have them look at it, but am not holding out much help from them. I anticipate I will be shopping for tire(s) soon because of it.
Anyone experience this with their oem Good Years?
Anyone experience this with their oem Good Years?
05-15-2010 | 07:49 AM
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My Ride: Late 2005 M5 in Silverstone Metallic II with Full Black Leather Interior. SMG, LOGIC7, Heated Front Seats, Rear Electric Sun Blind, Comms Package, Professional Nav, TV Function, Extended Voice Control, Adaptive Headlights
I have never run the Good Year. I have ALWAYS run either Michelin PS2's or Pirelli PZero Rosso... Both brilliant tires, just a little expensive, but worth it. Probably advise the PS2's over the PZeros.
05-15-2010 | 08:37 AM
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Sorry for the thread jack.
05-15-2010 | 08:59 AM
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I haven't tried those mate, no. Only the PS2. But if those ones have better tread wear rating, then definitely go for them! That's the only downfall of the PS2's... They tend to wear pretty quickly; dependant on driving style of course!
05-15-2010 | 09:16 AM
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I don't know if road hazard warranty it transferable from one owner to the next, but it's worth a shot.
Just over a week ago I replaced my OEM Dunlops with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus's. All I can say is WOW. The ride is so much smoother and no more tire noise!
Just over a week ago I replaced my OEM Dunlops with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus's. All I can say is WOW. The ride is so much smoother and no more tire noise!
05-15-2010 | 09:22 AM
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No experience with the PS2 but had the PZero on my Boxster before. Good tires but had to replace them every 20K miles or less but that was normal for the Boxter though so I don't know how it will be for E60. . I too will need new set of tires once those run-flats are done.
05-15-2010 | 10:42 AM
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No experience with the PS2 but had the PZero on my Boxster before. Good tires but had to replace them every 20K miles or less but that was normal for the Boxter though so I don't know how it will be for E60. . I too will need new set of tires once those run-flats are done.
05-15-2010 | 10:54 AM
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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).
Goodyear makes a great tire. I had RSAs on my 3er and loved the long wear, albeit a bit on the stiff side compound-wise. What you are experiencing could be a manufacturing flaw or road damage, most likely the latter. More than likely, you're looking at replacing out of your pocket, unfortunately.
05-15-2010 | 11:29 AM
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Goodyear makes a great tire. I had RSAs on my 3er and loved the long wear, albeit a bit on the stiff side compound-wise. What you are experiencing could be a manufacturing flaw or road damage, most likely the latter. More than likely, you're looking at replacing out of your pocket, unfortunately.
So far they seem ok.. yes a little stiff in ride. Wear pattern looks ok. Are the Michelin AS a RFT? Heard good things about them, figure I should replace both fronts to have consistant grip... Not looking forward to the cost for RFT though. Will ask at the dealer though. Can't hurt.
05-15-2010 | 11:54 AM
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