2011 X5 50i bald tires 12,000 miles, BMW will not warranty it!

[BGM]

Yeah that's probably about right 15K miles on RFTs though on the Bridgestones they are supposed to last longer than the Dunlops (most of those go at 15K miles). Could be an alignment issue unless you just really burned through the tires. I have the Dunlops with 8K miles on them but still have about 60% tread so hoping to get 15K+ miles on them. I have no spare since I have third row seats and most likely will get RFTs again but I haven't decided yet.

[dbox]

You should switch to non run flats. Contis are great! You'll be so pleased with the new ride quality you won't care about only getting 12k from the originals.

[4MoJoe]

I'm dumping my RFT's for Bridgestones shortly...

[BGM]

Originally Posted by 4MoJoe

I'm dumping my RFT's for Bridgestones shortly...

For the Bridgestone Duelers Non-RFT ?

[4MoJoe]

Ya, probably the Dueler H/L Alenza.

Originally Posted by BGM

For the Bridgestone Duelers Non-RFT ?

[BGM]

Originally Posted by 4MoJoe

Ya, probably the Dueler H/L Alenza.

Oh ok you must not have the 20"s looks like. They don't make the Dueler Alenza's in the 20" tires for the e70.

[nom3rcy]

If they are claiming you hit a pothole, have them show you the damaged suspension pieces.

Cars don't just pop out of alignment

[4MoJoe]

Have to go with H/P Sport - I had those on the 19" staggered rims that I put on my 2004. They have them in 20" sizing.

[rans09vert]

Thanks for the recommendations. I also have the 3rd row seat. Run flats are my only option. I contacted bridgestone today and explained the situation. I asked them for a prorate on new tires. They referred me to a local authorized bridgestone tire center for a free inspection. They will then contact customer service to see if they can give me some sort of discount on new front tires. Also, spoke at length with the service mgr at my local BMW dealership and was able to get him to do a no charge 4 wheel alignment and he said he would match the best price I could get for tires, if I purchased through him. I found them for 279.00 each at tread source.com. Decent goodwill I am able to get. I was extremely nice to him, instead of being confrontational and demanding. Pays off to kill them with kindness sometimes. But we will see after my inspection. Will keep everyone posted, hopefully it will help someone else with the same issue in the future.

[ard]

Skip the dealer for alignment...Any decent alignment shop will do MUCH better and charge $99 or so.

Also, you want a SPECIFIC alignment, not just 'somewhere in the BMW range'

The warranty on tires and alignment is 2000 miles as stated in the warranty (which nobody reads)