2006 330i OEM Tire Poll/Questions

joepikapp · 01-02-2007, 08:38 PM

I have a service appointment with my local dealer on Friday to in his words "submit a claim to BMW" concerning my displeasure with my factory tires on my 2006 330i which are Bridgestone Turanza EL42 RFT. I have read most of the posts concerning these tires and I was wondering how many people have actually had their dealer replace their tires at no cost and at how many miles did the tires have on them?

My tires have 17,000 miles on them now and the tread does not appear to be severly worn, but as many others have posted, around 12,000 miles they began to sound like I was driving a F350 with super swampers!!!! I was wondering what kind of chance I actually have of them actually replacing them for me??

KevinC · 01-02-2007, 09:08 PM

Don't get another set of those turds! Even "free" is no bargain. Be happy you have put 17k miles behind you and buy some real, non-RFT tires.. you won't regret it.

BayernMuenchen · 01-02-2007, 09:11 PM

I ditched my RFT's after 2500 miles.

vladinecko · 01-02-2007, 09:49 PM

as i mentioned in this thread, i am now trying to fight my dealer and bridgestone for way premature wear and tear on my tires as 3 of them already fail inspection at only 9,000 miles.

s4iscool · 01-02-2007, 11:02 PM

manufacture tire tread warranties are like...poop

dazzab · 01-03-2007, 02:22 AM

I'd be amazed if the dealer replaced the tyres!

If BMW did this they would effectively be admitting there was a problem with the tyres and opening themselves to massive potential claims from other owners who were pissed at RFT's.

joepikapp · 01-03-2007, 06:29 AM

I will see what I can get them to do and keep you updated.

01-02-2007, 08:38 PM	#1
joepikapp New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (0)	2006 330i OEM Tire Poll/Questions I have a service appointment with my local dealer on Friday to in his words "submit a claim to BMW" concerning my displeasure with my factory tires on my 2006 330i which are Bridgestone Turanza EL42 RFT. I have read most of the posts concerning these tires and I was wondering how many people have actually had their dealer replace their tires at no cost and at how many miles did the tires have on them? My tires have 17,000 miles on them now and the tread does not appear to be severly worn, but as many others have posted, around 12,000 miles they began to sound like I was driving a F350 with super swampers!!!! I was wondering what kind of chance I actually have of them actually replacing them for me?? __________________ 2006 330i Sedan Titanium Silver Metallic Gray Leather & Burl Walnut Wood Trim Steptronic Automatic Premium Package
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01-02-2007, 09:08 PM	#2
KevinC your average JAMF 3101 Rep 4,094 Posts Drives: '21 M2 Comp, '19 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cochise County, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 VW Golf R [0.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	Don't get another set of those turds! Even "free" is no bargain. Be happy you have put 17k miles behind you and buy some real, non-RFT tires.. you won't regret it. __________________ '21 M2 Comp '19 Golf R
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01-02-2007, 09:11 PM	#3
BayernMuenchen Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Encinitas, CA iTrader: (0)	I ditched my RFT's after 2500 miles. __________________ 2007 335i Coupe
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01-02-2007, 09:49 PM	#4
vladinecko Brigadier General 281 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	as i mentioned in this thread, i am now trying to fight my dealer and bridgestone for way premature wear and tear on my tires as 3 of them already fail inspection at only 9,000 miles. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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01-02-2007, 11:02 PM	#5
s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	manufacture tire tread warranties are like...poop
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01-03-2007, 02:22 AM	#6
dazzab Enlisted Member 5 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 330i E90 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Thailand iTrader: (0)	I'd be amazed if the dealer replaced the tyres! If BMW did this they would effectively be admitting there was a problem with the tyres and opening themselves to massive potential claims from other owners who were pissed at RFT's. __________________ [2006 e90 330i, Titanium, 18" Tech MV-2's, Bridgestone non-RFT S-03's, Koni Sport Dampers, Lowered 30mm with Koni Sport Springs]
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joepikapp New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (0)	I will see what I can get them to do and keep you updated. __________________ 2006 330i Sedan Titanium Silver Metallic Gray Leather & Burl Walnut Wood Trim Steptronic Automatic Premium Package
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