Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT

island111 · 01-01-2008, 08:23 AM

I have these tires on a 335 conv. 7,000 miles and the fronts are starting to cup.They also run rough for the first 10 or so miles. Has anyone had any luck with BMW in getting these replaced. This is a April 07 build. Boy I hate these tires. The car is less than a year old.

zetaxi165 · 01-01-2008, 09:03 AM

I had Potenzas as well and they were rough (but had great road feel).

Have moved to Pirelli P zero non rfts. Much better ride, but lesser road feel. Over all I am happy.

Nikos335i · 01-01-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by island111

I have these tires on a 335 conv. 7,000 miles and the fronts are starting to cup.They also run rough for the first 10 or so miles. Has anyone had any luck with BMW in getting these replaced. This is a April 07 build. Boy I hate these tires. The car is less than a year old.

My sales rep. told me that they have had issues with the Potenzas, great handling, etc. but issues with the ride in regards to cupping!

Good luck! If you complain enough you should get something in the end.

Cheers,

Frank ZZR · 01-01-2008, 05:05 PM

Same thing happened to my fronts. Had all four replaced under warranty a couple of months ago. It is a known issue.

06alpine3 · 01-01-2008, 06:58 PM

I had the Pirelli RFTs on my last 325 and i absolutely hated them. Worst tires Ive ever owned on a car. I am much happier with the Bridgestones on my 335.

wantmye90 · 01-02-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by island111

I have these tires on a 335 conv. 7,000 miles and the fronts are starting to cup.They also run rough for the first 10 or so miles. Has anyone had any luck with BMW in getting these replaced. This is a April 07 build. Boy I hate these tires. The car is less than a year old.

Are you sure they aren't the Turanza tires? If so, BMW has put out a TSB (below) and if you get to the dealer before 10,000 miles on your car, they are supposed to replace them free of charge. After 10K, it's 50/50.

Try this:

http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B360606g.htm

island111 · 01-03-2008, 11:35 AM

100% They are Potenza's. This is a 335I with sport package.

gos · 01-03-2008, 02:32 PM

They probably run rough initially because they're cold. Summer tires turn to bricks in the winter, and have to warm up to be useful.

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island111 Private First Class 7 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA East Coast iTrader: (0)	Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT I have these tires on a 335 conv. 7,000 miles and the fronts are starting to cup.They also run rough for the first 10 or so miles. Has anyone had any luck with BMW in getting these replaced. This is a April 07 build. Boy I hate these tires. The car is less than a year old.
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zetaxi165 Second Lieutenant 46 Rep 295 Posts Drives: '07 e92 335, TiAg Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dubai, UAE iTrader: (0)	I had Potenzas as well and they were rough (but had great road feel). Have moved to Pirelli P zero non rfts. Much better ride, but lesser road feel. Over all I am happy.
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Frank ZZR Private 5 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Sedan SG/Terra Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary, Alta iTrader: (0)	Same thing happened to my fronts. Had all four replaced under warranty a couple of months ago. It is a known issue.
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06alpine3 Private First Class 24 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2008 335i sedan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	I had the Pirelli RFTs on my last 325 and i absolutely hated them. Worst tires Ive ever owned on a car. I am much happier with the Bridgestones on my 335.
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island111 Private First Class 7 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA East Coast iTrader: (0)	100% They are Potenza's. This is a 335I with sport package.
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01-03-2008, 02:32 PM	#8
gos Captain 29 Rep 959 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	They probably run rough initially because they're cold. Summer tires turn to bricks in the winter, and have to warm up to be useful. __________________ -- 330xi SG/Terra/Burl -- ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, Sirius, PDC
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