Front Tire Cupping??

zeato · 02-17-2009, 10:00 PM

So... my 135 (w/sport pkg) just went on 4k mi and my front tires are definitely showing cupping on the outer edges. I don't race it at all and I certainly don't recklessly fly around corners. I took it to the dealership and they said the wheels where aligned to spec and that I was cornering too hard.. I have a M Roadster that I've had 2 years and the fronts are perfectly good.. Is anybody else having wear problems with the front tires? The dealer said they're checking into any other reports of 1 series tire issues.

Alpine135 · 02-17-2009, 10:19 PM

Funny that you mention this as i just finished washing my car today and noticed that my front tire especially the right front one looks worn on the outer edge i have 5,400 miles on my car and no alignment issue and i too do not drive the car hard at all especially around corners. Ill mention it to the dealer when i take it in as i have a feeling somethings not right with this tire.

ruffstik · 02-18-2009, 07:31 AM

I drive my car hard and have not noticed any excessive wear.

1nd1ana · 02-18-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ruffstik

I drive my car hard and have not noticed any excessive wear.

Same here...I have 14k on my summer tires and haven't noticed anything...No problems with my winter tires that have 6k on them.

gnpower · 02-18-2009, 09:47 AM

is everyone running the same tire/wheel setup?

turbobmw · 02-18-2009, 09:52 AM

Have them check the wheel balance. If it is out of balance that can cause cupping. Also a bad shock absorber can do the same.

02-17-2009, 10:00 PM	#1
zeato Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 135i silver/black Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Front Tire Cupping?? So... my 135 (w/sport pkg) just went on 4k mi and my front tires are definitely showing cupping on the outer edges. I don't race it at all and I certainly don't recklessly fly around corners. I took it to the dealership and they said the wheels where aligned to spec and that I was cornering too hard.. I have a M Roadster that I've had 2 years and the fronts are perfectly good.. Is anybody else having wear problems with the front tires? The dealer said they're checking into any other reports of 1 series tire issues.
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Alpine135 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine/Terracotta Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Florida iTrader: (0)	Funny that you mention this as i just finished washing my car today and noticed that my front tire especially the right front one looks worn on the outer edge i have 5,400 miles on my car and no alignment issue and i too do not drive the car hard at all especially around corners. Ill mention it to the dealer when i take it in as i have a feeling somethings not right with this tire. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Alpine/Terracotta, Steptronic, Nav, Premium, Comfort Access, Premium Sound, Ipod/USB 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sport 2.5 V6 Iridium Silver/Ash, 7spd. Auto 2007 VW GTi 2.0T Candy White/Charcoal, 6spd. Manual, Huffweissen's, Package 1 2004 Chrysler Crossfire Limited, SSB/Gray Leather, 5spd. Auto
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02-18-2009, 07:31 AM	#3
ruffstik Pirate 56 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2025 M2 G87 - on the list Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [9.50]	I drive my car hard and have not noticed any excessive wear.
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gnpower Lieutenant 18 Rep 475 Posts Drives: BMW ///M Sport 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Red Sox Nation iTrader: (0)	is everyone running the same tire/wheel setup? __________________ ///M 135i
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turbobmw Private 0 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA iTrader: (1)	Have them check the wheel balance. If it is out of balance that can cause cupping. Also a bad shock absorber can do the same.
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