Warning from BMW for the new 6 Series about TIRES

Bmrmeup · 08-23-2011, 09:45 PM

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Note: Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and suspension parts. This is more likely to occur with low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning between the wheel and road. Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped with low-profile tires.

This looks to me like a partial acknowledgment!

Sonnie · 08-23-2011, 10:44 PM

More like a confirmation of a known fact. Low profile tires have always been prone to damage more easily. This didn't just start with BMW and low profile tires.

raleedy · 08-24-2011, 12:19 AM

That warning appears in BMW's US promotional materials for most models, usually in conjunction with sports suspension and low-profile, high-performance tires. It's been a concern addressed by BMW for at least a dozen years. Even so, people buy cars with this kind of equipment, drive them on our crumbling roads, and then seem surprised when tires blow out, wheels dent and break, and suspension parts are damaged. I think this is the main reason sport suspension isn't offered on the F10.

E90Fleet · 08-24-2011, 02:24 AM

Similar warnings have been in print by BMW here since long before runflats. Nothing new

pharding · 08-24-2011, 03:12 AM

It has been an potential issue for all wheels of this type forever. Those comments are well known and contain nothing new.

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Bmrmeup Private First Class 20 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2011 535xi, Graphite Grey Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535xi [0.00]	Warning from BMW for the new 6 Series about TIRES Original BMW Accessories The all-new 6 Series Coupe has been designed and engineered for exhilarating performance. But to make it truly your own, enhance it with Original BMW Accessories. Our high-quality mirror caps give the exterior mirrors an eye-catching look. And to make it appear even more powerful, the 20-inch Cross Spoke 312 Ferric Gray wheels boast a sporty finish. Note: Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and suspension parts. This is more likely to occur with low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning between the wheel and road. Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped with low-profile tires. This looks to me like a partial acknowledgment!
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08-23-2011, 10:44 PM	#2
Sonnie Bama Hillbilly 7 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 528i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lower Bama iTrader: (0)	More like a confirmation of a known fact. Low profile tires have always been prone to damage more easily. This didn't just start with BMW and low profile tires.
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08-24-2011, 12:19 AM	#3
raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	That warning appears in BMW's US promotional materials for most models, usually in conjunction with sports suspension and low-profile, high-performance tires. It's been a concern addressed by BMW for at least a dozen years. Even so, people buy cars with this kind of equipment, drive them on our crumbling roads, and then seem surprised when tires blow out, wheels dent and break, and suspension parts are damaged. I think this is the main reason sport suspension isn't offered on the F10.
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08-24-2011, 02:24 AM	#4
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1311 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Similar warnings have been in print by BMW here since long before runflats. Nothing new __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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08-24-2011, 03:12 AM	#5
pharding Major 308 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: 23 Audi Q4 e-tron + 14 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	It has been an potential issue for all wheels of this type forever. Those comments are well known and contain nothing new. __________________ 23 Audi Q4 e-tron; 23 i4 M50 on order 14 X3 Retired: 20 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD; 17 540i x; 14 550i Euro Del; 11 550i Euro Del; 08 550i Euro Del; 06 330i Euro Del; 04 545i Euro Del; 01 530i Euro Del
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