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      06-24-2011, 05:26 AM   #1
bickers1972
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Drives: G31 520D MSport
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Rear tyre problem - Advice please!

Ive just had my UK 530d GT in for its first service with 15k miles on the clock. Ive been advised that my rear tyres have 5mm tread depth however, they have both worn on the inside & require replacement as the cord is now showing & is dangerous. I understand the diagnosis however, I have driven the car carefully since i bought it as an ex BMW car with 6k on the clock last November. I have not driven through any major potholes & have always maintained the tyre pressures correctly. The service desk also suggested that as it is a heavy car, this could have contributed towards the excessive wear on the inside!

BMW uk have said that before they can decide if there is any responsibility from a warranty perspective, I need to have the 2 tyres changed & an alignment check carried out by them at a total cost of £1,030. Clearly this could be completed much cheaper at an independant tyre centre. Any advice on how I should approach this would be appreciated.

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