Thinking about buying this 335i..but there is one problem with it help please :)

TahBOSS · 07-02-2008, 04:42 PM

Basically the 335 has bulges out of the tires which is the only problem, I am just thinking of buying it and replacing the tires but can someone tell me how these bulges can come about on tires? Did the person drive it a certain way or do something?? Also if anyone can run a carfax report for me that would be great please let me know if you can or not

Dubbedoutbimmer · 07-02-2008, 04:45 PM

my car did this after 4k in boston rd's its just from pot holes and piss poor road's dont worry just drive the car and replace the tires when they are toast!! just keep and eye on them to make sure they dont get worse.........private sale?

chinoxs203 · 07-02-2008, 05:04 PM

run flat tires + pot holes = FAIL

not a big deal just replace all 4 tires

andyffer · 07-02-2008, 05:27 PM

POTHOLES

to_riffic · 07-02-2008, 05:28 PM

RFT tend to get the bulge...stupid potholes...

TahBOSS · 07-02-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedoutbimmer

my car did this after 4k in boston rd's its just from pot holes and piss poor road's dont worry just drive the car and replace the tires when they are toast!! just keep and eye on them to make sure they dont get worse.........private sale?

yeah it's private and it is fully loaded with every option available..

Anyone know where I can run the VIN?

Arustik1 · 07-02-2008, 05:53 PM

www.carfax.com haha yeah man dont worry about the bulge i have 3 of them...but thats okay im getting them replaced for free (tire protection)

e46hijinks · 07-02-2008, 06:07 PM

i have a bulge.

StarrDlux · 07-02-2008, 06:38 PM

that is very unsafe. don't even drive that. jeez. does safeguard cover that type of defect?? i know it covers road hazards and the wheels from potholes but not curbage?

TahBOSS · 07-02-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by e46hijinks

i have a bulge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarrDlux

that is very unsafe. don't even drive that. jeez. does safeguard cover that type of defect?? i know it covers road hazards and the wheels from potholes but not curbage?

Yeah no curbage on the wheels or anything..it's only the bulge on the tires..

TahBOSS · 07-02-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Arustik1

www.carfax.com haha yeah man dont worry about the bulge i have 3 of them...but thats okay im getting them replaced for free (tire protection)

Yeah the thing is I don't want to pay the money for it

I was hoping someone had an account and they could look the vin up for me

Also how much is that tire protection and do I get it at the dealer?

MrSteak · 07-02-2008, 06:50 PM

Potholes, improper inflation, heat.... any or all of the above.

If the car is good otherwise, then you can bargain em down, or sell the old wheels and just get a new set of rims/tires.

I335 · 07-02-2008, 06:54 PM

If you're buying the car from a dealer, insist on tire replacement or no deal. I would think they'd take care of that for you, especially if you tell them you feel it's a serious safety hazard, which it potentiall is. You might also want to ask if the previous owner had wheel & tire insurance. Not sure if it's transferrable or not but certainly worth a try. Good luck!

Kbueno · 07-02-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chinoxs203

run flat tires + pot holes = FAIL

not a big deal just replace all 4 tires

Not a big deal...just 4 bills a piece

BaLLzZz · 07-02-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 335lvr

Not a big deal...just 4 bills a piece

HAHAHAHh LOL at least sumone else wrote what i was thinking Lol but im pretty sure he was saying if thats all thats wrong then take the car lol

TK-421 · 07-02-2008, 07:20 PM

potholes = FAIL
bridgestone RFT = FAIL
carfax = FAIL

i hate life

scpage · 07-02-2008, 07:25 PM

Reminds me of the following...
http://lifeiscrap.shop.musictoday.co...2797&pc=5LAM19

Quote:

Originally Posted by news 4 u

potholes = FAIL
bridgestone RFT = FAIL
carfax = FAIL

i hate life

kmoy2002 · 07-02-2008, 07:48 PM

yep, pothole or maybe a defect in the tire...I remember a few basket balls I had bulged out a bit when it landed funky

EastCoast335i · 07-02-2008, 08:38 PM

if the bubbles are the only things wrong with the car and its in your price range.. then go for it...
just make sure to replace the tires asap, preferably to non-rft

you should negoiate the price down by at LEAST $1000 using the tires as a bargaining chip.

dmz · 07-02-2008, 08:55 PM

Or ask the seller to replace the tires before selling.

Frankie D · 07-06-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by news 4 u

potholes = FAIL
bridgestone RFT = FAIL
carfax = FAIL

i hate life

lol

DrGP · 07-06-2008, 11:08 AM

Same problem exists with non runflat tires as well. It seems that some tires are more prone to this than others. I remember that the Conti Sport contacts that came OEM on the B6 S4s was also prone to the this problem as well.

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Dubbedoutbimmer Banned 43 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 335XI Coupe Loaded w/body kit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (-1)	my car did this after 4k in boston rd's its just from pot holes and piss poor road's dont worry just drive the car and replace the tires when they are toast!! just keep and eye on them to make sure they dont get worse.........private sale?
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StarrDlux Pussycat's Meow 9 Rep 682 Posts Drives: '08 335i montego \| Stock Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midtown (Altanta) iTrader: (0)	that is very unsafe. don't even drive that. jeez. does safeguard cover that type of defect?? i know it covers road hazards and the wheels from potholes but not curbage? __________________ 2008 335i montego \| stock 2002 A4 1.8TQS \| APR 1+ 1990 VW Corrado \| Stage 4 by SNS
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MrSteak Captain 83 Rep 634 Posts Drives: 08' 335i Coupe (6-speed) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Potholes, improper inflation, heat.... any or all of the above. If the car is good otherwise, then you can bargain em down, or sell the old wheels and just get a new set of rims/tires. __________________ ED & PCD = DONE & DONE! 08' AW/Coral 335i coupe 6-speed (Premium Pkg, Sports Pkg, Heated Seats) *European Delivery
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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	If you're buying the car from a dealer, insist on tire replacement or no deal. I would think they'd take care of that for you, especially if you tell them you feel it's a serious safety hazard, which it potentiall is. You might also want to ask if the previous owner had wheel & tire insurance. Not sure if it's transferrable or not but certainly worth a try. Good luck!
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 573 Rep 4,759 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	potholes = FAIL bridgestone RFT = FAIL carfax = FAIL i hate life __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.
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kmoy2002 Lieutenant 12 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2002tii, 540i, 330i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	yep, pothole or maybe a defect in the tire...I remember a few basket balls I had bulged out a bit when it landed funky __________________
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EastCoast335i Colonel 95 Rep 2,160 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 \| 2008 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	if the bubbles are the only things wrong with the car and its in your price range.. then go for it... just make sure to replace the tires asap, preferably to non-rft you should negoiate the price down by at LEAST $1000 using the tires as a bargaining chip.
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dmz Captain 37 Rep 645 Posts Drives: me nuts Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	Or ask the seller to replace the tires before selling.
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DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 137 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	Same problem exists with non runflat tires as well. It seems that some tires are more prone to this than others. I remember that the Conti Sport contacts that came OEM on the B6 S4s was also prone to the this problem as well.
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