[Scrapula]

It’s only been a month and it took weeks to get a left rear. Now it’s the right front. I don’t even hit potholes. This is ridiculous. Maybe I should just buy Michelins.

[PeterC4]

After purchasing my M550 I ran into this problem constantly. I had 20 inch Potenza S007 non run flats as stadard equipment. They were exceptionally prone to road imperfections. I had destroyed both front tires more than twice, a rear tire and bent two rims. I switched to Continental Extreme Contact DWS. They are an all season tire. Softer, better tread and properly performance rated. They made a very big difference. I still have to be careful to avoid imperfections.

[jcal65]

Originally Posted by PeterC4

After purchasing my M550 I ran into this problem constantly. I had 20 inch Potenza S007 non run flats as stadard equipment. They were exceptionally prone to road imperfections. I had destroyed both front tires more than twice, a rear tire and bent two rims. I switched to Continental Extreme Contact DWS. They are an all season tire. Softer, better tread and properly performance rated. They made a very big difference. I still have to be careful to avoid imperfections.

My M550 came with the Bridgestone S007’s also. An unbelievably delicate tire with amazing grip, though. I hit a pothole on the way home from delivery and ended up replacing the left front tire the next day. These tires barely made it to 10k miles. As max summer performance tires, they were awful in temperatures below 50 degrees and at times bordered on being dangerous. These are the wrong tires for this car as a daily driver unless you plan to take it to the track on the weekends, at which point you will get to know your local tire dealer very well.

I switched to Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4’s and they are a million times better. I don’t have to fear hitting the smallest of imperfections on the road anymore and they are better wearing tires.

[RichardInCA]

That’s a bummer - any ideas what the cause is? Did you pick up a nail or a screw or was this a pothole?

[Scrapula]

Originally Posted by RichardInCA

That’s a bummer - any ideas what the cause is? Did you pick up a nail or a screw or was this a pothole?

They are Pirelli PZERO all season. I had problems with Pirelli on my Jaguar as well. I just drove to the grocery store last night.
Didn’t hit a curb or drive over anything. Last tire, it was a sidewall puncture where the tread meets. No idea how that happens. I will just take it to Discount Tire and have them look at it.

[MiGs550e]

or you can do this. This was in my old 550

[PeterC4]

Originally Posted by jcal65

My M550 came with the Bridgestone S007’s also. An unbelievably delicate tire with amazing grip, though. I hit a pothole on the way home from delivery and ended up replacing the left front tire the next day. These tires barely made it to 10k miles. As max summer performance tires, they were awful in temperatures below 50 degrees and at times bordered on being dangerous. These are the wrong tires for this car as a daily driver unless you plan to take it to the track on the weekends, at which point you will get to know your local tire dealer very well.
.

So true

[mjr24]

Don’t you have tire insurance whether through the dealer or Discount Tire (assuming you got them there)?

I wonder if the weight has something to do with this?

[mjr24]

Originally Posted by PeterC4

After purchasing my M550 I ran into this problem constantly. I had 20 inch Potenza S007 non run flats as stadard equipment. They were exceptionally prone to road imperfections. I had destroyed both front tires more than twice, a rear tire and bent two rims. I switched to Continental Extreme Contact DWS. They are an all season tire. Softer, better tread and properly performance rated. They made a very big difference. I still have to be careful to avoid imperfections.

I had a M550 with run flats (20 inch wheels) and there were equally bad with tire bubbles. I’ve literally never had an issue with any other car or any other tire in my life….but I had to replace like 5 tires on my M550. When I had my M5 right after I never once had an issue (same size wheels).

I suspect the issue was the lower profile tires. The M5 I think had 35 all around….if I remember correct the M550i had 35 in front and 30 in rear?

[Scrapula]

Originally Posted by mjr24

Don’t you have tire insurance whether through the dealer or Discount Tire (assuming you got them there)?

I wonder if the weight has something to do with this?

The are XL for weight and BMW starred. Last month, I took it to BMW and because I didn’t purchase the optional tire and wheel warranty, it wasn’t covered. It was a huge effort for them to get the tire. Eventually, they just ordered it from tire rack. I asked about the damage and they said it was a puncture that couldn’t be patched. It was on the upper sidewall.

I’m going to Discount Tire this week. Since it’s already cold, I might order a set of Michelin Cross Climate if the tire is not repairable again.

[Blue Sky]

My M5 has

Fr: 265/35ZR20 (99Y) XL
Rr: 295/30ZR20 (101Y) XL

Michelins PS4s summer all year, many sets, never any weirdness, just a nail or two and normal wear for me in this RWD car.

Remember the 35 and 30 in these tires I mention is just aspect ratio, percentage really of the tread width (the first number). Hence the front and rear tires have almost the same profile if you do the math.

[Scrapula]

I just ordered Nokian Hakkapelitta R5. I was impressed with Kyle Conner’s review. I’ve always run separate winter and summer tires. Don’t know why I chose all seasons. I will probably keep the Pirellis for summer if the tire is repairable. It will be hard to sell the odd size.

[agorski]

Originally Posted by Scrapula

it took weeks to get a left rear.

Have you checked with Tire Rack for a replacement? I always use them for replacement tires.

[Scrapula]

Originally Posted by agorski

Have you checked with Tire Rack for a replacement? I always use them for replacement tires.

It’s already time for winter tires. I will order from Discount Tire in the spring. They are close by.

[PeterC4]

Originally Posted by mjr24

I suspect the issue was the lower profile tires. The M5 I think had 35 all around….if I remember correct the M550i had 35 in front and 30 in rear?

No doubt. Those tires were inappropriate for that car. The 20 inch tires on the 2025 550e have increased to 40 in front and 35 in rear.

[agorski]

Originally Posted by Scrapula

It’s already time for winter tires. I will order from Discount Tire in the spring. They are close by.

If you scroll to the bottom of the Tire Rack home page, you'll see a link to Discount Tire. Pretty sure they're the same company these days.

[Scrapula]

Originally Posted by agorski

If you scroll to the bottom of the Tire Rack home page, you'll see a link to Discount Tire. Pretty sure they're the same company these days.

I think so. They are 5 miles away from me and at least they will warranty the tires unlike BMW

[mjr24]

Originally Posted by agorski

If you scroll to the bottom of the Tire Rack home page, you'll see a link to Discount Tire. Pretty sure they're the same company these days.

They are, Tire Rack bought them out.