Damn pothole!

HaZe_X · 03-17-2012, 05:54 PM

Not sure when I hit the pothole, but I think i was in NY when it happend .

I want to buy an OEM replacement, but can anyone tell me the speed rating? is it Y or W? Also the car has 4300 miles on it, so just replacing the 1 front tire should be fine correct? 2011 335is, 18" 313 rims.

Would you say its safe to drive on? When I take it to my dealer to get it changed I need to take the highway.

Also since I'm going to buy it from tire rack, Im going to purchase the insurance, so if this ever happens again to the tire that I bought insurance on, a bubble would be covered correct?

bulldog_yyc · 03-17-2012, 07:49 PM

ouch - NY roads are the worst

spanner1751 · 03-17-2012, 09:43 PM

Don't get wrapped up in the speed rating, just order the same type of tire as the one that's damaged, i.e. Bridgestone Potenza RE50A I. The speed rating will be after the tire size. My fronts are 88W, the rears are 90W.

VMRWheels · 03-19-2012, 03:46 AM

Not safe to drive on. Be sure to get it changed ASAP! A blow out on a bubble like that will be immediate and even more dangerous.

uniter · 03-19-2012, 03:14 PM

buy a set of four non-run-flats :?

BoostedE90 · 03-19-2012, 03:38 PM

Ouch! That definitely needs to be replaced.

Sorry but I couldn't resist:

s.lin · 03-19-2012, 05:29 PM

The bubble means that the metal wires which is essentially the frame of the tire has been compromised. Blown is imminent.

mazz328 · 07-01-2012, 09:57 AM

im really confused, i know it dont matter, but i was looking at the thread that you posted to see a pic of your car, as you mention in early posts you bought your self a white 335is, in pic is blue car

HaZe_X · 07-01-2012, 03:00 PM

My original order was a white 335is...but before it went into production I changed my mind and changed it to Le Mans blue...

03-17-2012, 05:54 PM	#1
HaZe_X Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Damn pothole! Not sure when I hit the pothole, but I think i was in NY when it happend . I want to buy an OEM replacement, but can anyone tell me the speed rating? is it Y or W? Also the car has 4300 miles on it, so just replacing the 1 front tire should be fine correct? 2011 335is, 18" 313 rims. Would you say its safe to drive on? When I take it to my dealer to get it changed I need to take the highway. Also since I'm going to buy it from tire rack, Im going to purchase the insurance, so if this ever happens again to the tire that I bought insurance on, a bubble would be covered correct? __________________ 2011 335is Le Mans Blue l Black Interior l Convenience Package l iDrive l Heated Seats l Manual Trans l PROcede V5 l BMS DCI l ETS ChargePipe l Synapse BOV l Order Date: 4/12/11 Delivery: 5/30/11 Last edited by HaZe_X; 03-17-2012 at 06:09 PM..
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bulldog_yyc Major General 138 Rep 5,040 Posts Drives: GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work iTrader: (28)	ouch - NY roads are the worst
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spanner1751 Lieutenant 67 Rep 479 Posts Drives: 2011 328i M sport sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (0)	Don't get wrapped up in the speed rating, just order the same type of tire as the one that's damaged, i.e. Bridgestone Potenza RE50A I. The speed rating will be after the tire size. My fronts are 88W, the rears are 90W. __________________
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uniter Black on Black on Black. 43 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 335i/6mt Sport,Nav,Prem. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Hope, PA iTrader: (1)	buy a set of four non-run-flats :?
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BoostedE90 Lieutenant Colonel 60 Rep 1,691 Posts Drives: e90 335i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa/Gainesville, FL iTrader: (5)	Ouch! That definitely needs to be replaced. Sorry but I couldn't resist:
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s.lin Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chino Hills CA iTrader: (0)	The bubble means that the metal wires which is essentially the frame of the tire has been compromised. Blown is imminent.
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mazz328 Private 7 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 328 coupe M Join Date: May 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	im really confused, i know it dont matter, but i was looking at the thread that you posted to see a pic of your car, as you mention in early posts you bought your self a white 335is, in pic is blue car
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HaZe_X Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	My original order was a white 335is...but before it went into production I changed my mind and changed it to Le Mans blue... __________________ 2011 335is Le Mans Blue l Black Interior l Convenience Package l iDrive l Heated Seats l Manual Trans l PROcede V5 l BMS DCI l ETS ChargePipe l Synapse BOV l Order Date: 4/12/11 Delivery: 5/30/11
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