Driving on out-of-round tires harmful?

TN_3 · 05-22-2008, 02:05 PM

So, after a week on my new Breyton GTS and Generals, I was still having some vibration so I took it into the dealer to see about a rebalance. They said two of the tires are out of round. No biggie, TireRack is taking care of all the balancing/remounting costs and shipping out two new tires. They are suppose to get here next week. My question is this, is it harmful to any components (suspension, brakes, etc.) to drive on these out of round tires? What about long distances? I am going out of town this weekend and was going to drive (about 360 miles round trip). Could I do any damage?

Gary@TireRack · 05-23-2008, 08:53 AM

The vibration would have to be very severe and driven on for many miles for there to be any issues.

05-22-2008, 02:05 PM	#1
TN_3 Major 342 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Franklin, TN iTrader: (10) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 M50i G05 [0.00] 2018 BMW M3 CS F80 [0.00]	Driving on out-of-round tires harmful? So, after a week on my new Breyton GTS and Generals, I was still having some vibration so I took it into the dealer to see about a rebalance. They said two of the tires are out of round. No biggie, TireRack is taking care of all the balancing/remounting costs and shipping out two new tires. They are suppose to get here next week. My question is this, is it harmful to any components (suspension, brakes, etc.) to drive on these out of round tires? What about long distances? I am going out of town this weekend and was going to drive (about 360 miles round trip). Could I do any damage? __________________ 2018 M3 CS F80 l SMB l EXEC 2020 X5 M50i G05 l MW l BLACK l PREM l DHP l 22” l PARK l EXT S-LINE l LASER l TH l AG
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05-23-2008, 08:53 AM	#2
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	The vibration would have to be very severe and driven on for many miles for there to be any issues. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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