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      07-09-2010, 01:57 AM   #1
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What to do? Bumpy ride

Got a CPO 07' 328 I, sports suspension with 17" wheels.

Rides fine on the highway, except in the city with the potholes, and railroad tracks it feels like we are at the amusement park. The missus is not pleased, especially when the ride is 10x worse than the 02' civic we threw away.

Apart from getting a new car, what is available and should I bring it to the stealership?

The vehicle has 22k or 15000 miles and is still under the originally warranty.
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      07-09-2010, 03:49 AM   #2
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had the same issue with my 2007 328i with sports package. you can buy some aftermarkey wheels with non-runflat tires, or replace your runflats with non-runflats.
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      07-09-2010, 11:11 AM   #3
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RFT is a piece of sh!t and ride is harsh with it on bumpy road.
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      07-09-2010, 03:55 PM   #4
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If I am lazy and want to keep the RFT's does that mean I need to get new shocks/struts?

I drive 100km/day and don't want to have to keep an extra tire.
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      07-09-2010, 04:09 PM   #5
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I felt the same too with my RFTs sitting on style 162 wheels...so harsh to the point I have to hold my steering wheel pretty tight when going over multiple bumps in Vancouver's bad road..
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May be cheaper to change your RFTs to the Michelin ones... They seem to get quite well reviewed - not as bad by half as the Bridgestones.
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The runflats are the major cause of the problem. Id toss them in a heartbeat and get some non-runflats..
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      07-10-2010, 06:39 PM   #8
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May be cheaper to change your RFTs to the Michelin ones... They seem to get quite well reviewed - not as bad by half as the Bridgestones.
I can't even find allseason RFTs for the rear wheels

255/40/17 is a biacth to find
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