I have 43,000 miles on my 2012 X3 and i have questions like how long more will my tires last. is there any due miles when the tires needs to be changed or will the computer on board will tell me when my rites needs to be changed?
i got email from my local bmw service center manager saying it may be time to change my tires. but i recently was at the service center for Break fluid service but that time my service adviser didn't mention anything about tires. if they have to replaced how much the cost of each tire would be? do i have to replace all 4 at one time or i can replace 1 at a time?
First of all, congratulations! You've done very well to get 43,000 miles on a set of tires.
No, there is no computer warning for worn tires. It requires a visual inspection to determine how much tread depth you have left. I'd recommend a look at tirerack.com and some of their customer information articles to learn a bit more about tires and tire wear. Armed with just a little knowledge, you will be able to assess the state of your tires. Your dealer should be able to advise you with just a quick look. And, they should certainly warn you, even if not asked, if/when the tires are worn out.
When the time comes, the big decisions are what sort of replacement tires to purchase, where to buy them, and where to have them installed. I was very happy with the original equipment tires (Pirelli P7 All-Season run-flats) and my dealer was having a sale so I simply bought from them. I also paid for a suspension alignment at the same time, reasoning that, given the cost of the tires, anything to extend their life would be money well-spent.
Replacing worn tires one (or even two) at a time is not a good idea unless the other tires have significantly less wear. Again, see tirerack or consult your dealer.
There are lots of opinions on tires and tire suppliers. If you trust your dealer, I'd follow their advice. I would not take my BMW to Costco or Sears for tires or tire installation (or anything else, for that matter).
today morning i checked my tires and the front 2 are worn out and i can hardly see the thread on the sides but the back tires still have some thread remaining.
i know BMW comes with run flat tires, is it mandatory to have run flat tires or can i go for standard tires.
today morning i checked my tires and the front 2 are worn out and i can hardly see the thread on the sides but the back tires still have some thread remaining.
i know BMW comes with run flat tires, is it mandatory to have run flat tires or can i go for standard tires.
You can get standard tires and not run flats. From the sounds of it, you better do it quick and get all four tires replaced. Driving with the tires the way they are now is not safe. In the future, rotate your tires every 7,000 miles and buy yourself a tread depth gage. You can get one as simple and cheap as this: http://www.zoro.com/i/G1232104/?utm...hopping_Feed&gclid=CKzBpaqP-MECFZBaMgodqS0AbA
Tires should never go lower than a tread depth of 2 and if you live in a state with inclement weather they should be changed out sooner than that. It is very easy to hydroplane when you don't have good tread on a tire. I'm assuming you don't live anywhere it snows because you wouldn't get very far with bald tires.
My total cost at the dealer for 4 Pirelli P7 All-Season RFT (OEM) 18 inch tires with an alignment was something like $1500. That was a bit higher than I could have gotten from Tire Rack (including the mounting, balancing, and alignment) but it was quick and easy.
There is a big debate over run-flats and non-run-flats. I like them but have never been stranded somewhere waiting for a replacement tire. Those who have been in that situation usually have a different opinion! If you replace with non-run-flats, you either accept that you'll need help if a tire is punctured or you'll need to carry a replacement tire and jacking equipment or some sort of kit to temporarily fix the flat. Carrying around a replacement tire eats into your storage space and means carrying extra weight all the time. And, if you do experience a flat, you'll have to change the tire (or have someone do it for you). The fix-kits have their own set of issues. They are light in weight and don't take up much space but are not always effective. Those that use a liquid can affect the tire pressure monitoring sensors.
The advantages of run-flats involve safety, weight (gas mileage), and storage space. You don't have to stop in a dangerous location and you can usually (but not always) drive to some sort of repair facility. And, you don't have to carry around a spare and the extra weight that brings or worry if the fix-kit will hold.
In the past, run-flats were typically very harsh due to their stiffer sidewalls. In the X3 and, I assume, most current vehicles, improvements in the tires and suspension tuning have, in my opinion, solved that problem.
The other problem with run-flats is their cost. While the prices have and continue to drop, they are still more expensive than their non-run-flat brethren.
$1500 for all 4 tires? That is cheap!! At the dealerships in my area, the tires costs $400 each!! Not including tax, labor and all the other fees. I think you got a great deal! If I go to the dealership it would cost $2k.
i don't think so, i bought it when it has 26,000 miles and as far i know they never did that at the service center. and i m not sure if they rotate the tires before i bought it.
I rotated my first set of tires. While this may have resulted in slightly longer tire life, the tire wear was pretty even. I am not rotating the second set.
In the past, with other vehicles, I rotated the tires fairly often to counter uneven wear. This was particularly bad with my Ford trucks where frequent rotations (at every oil change) resulted in much longer tire life. That doesn't seem to be a problem with the X3.
Hi all,
last week i took my car to the dealer thinking of having a new set of tires(front) as the side tread was not good, but for my surprise my service adviser told me that they are looking good and doesn't have to replaced in near future. when i asked him about the tread loss to the sides of my front tires he said that its pretty common for the sides to loose the tread as the front wheels will be turning, he said that we have to look for the tread in the center of the tire which is good on my tires and he sent me back. i don't know if he right as i never did tire rotations after i bought at 26k miles and i was not sure if the previous owner did that or i had a new set of tires when i bought from the dealer.
but as for my service adviser my tires are good for now...
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