BMW 328I tire blowout problems

Filed Jul 15, 2024 · Tires · FL

Sidewall blow out and tire tread separation. Continental 205/55R16.

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Tires · 65,000 miles · NY

I have had 5 blowouts and 1 tire has a bubble(about to blow out) in 13 months. I have 2 sets of wheels. The bridgestone driveguard tires have had all of the problems. Not one problem with my michelins. I drive on the same roads with both sets. The sidewalls are extremely weak on the bridgestone. In 26 years of driving, these are the only tires that I have gotten a blowout with, and 5 in one year.

Filed Nov 9, 2018 · Tires, Wheels · 105,000 miles · FL

Driving 30 MPH TPMS light came on indicating front driver tire low, got home and took tried to inflate tire, with no luck. Took tire off and the inside tire wall had blown out. 1 month later the same blow out occurred on passenger rear tire. There was good tread on both tires. Don't know if it matters, but both tires where run flat. I have contacted bridgestone, but no response. I'm attaching pictures.

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Body, Fuel system · 203,000 miles · CA

The welds securing the passenger side fuel strap bracket to the body failed while driving around 45mph on a smooth road. I noticed a metal scraping noise and pulled over. The bracket was still attached to the strap and was dragging on the ground until I took it off. The failure happened during completely safe conditions, with no warning signs of failure. Inspection of the bracket and area of the frame suggests that the tack welds were defective. If the failure had happened at highway speeds or on a rough surface, it could well have caused a blowout of the rear tire and possibly dropping the gas tank. This defect is extremely dangerous. A quick search turns up dozens of accounts of the exact failure for this model.

Filed May 6, 2016 · Tires · 35,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i equipped with continental tires, size: 225/45/r17 (na). While driving 60 MPH, the rear passenger tire experienced a blowout. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The tire was not inspected or replaced. The tire was a replacement tire. The tire manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 35,000 and the approximate tire failure mileage was 2,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Tires · 8,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw 3281 equipped with bridgestone turanza el 400 tires, size: 205/50/r17 (na). While at a car wash, a technician informed the contact that the tread was separating from an unknown tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the tread separated. The tire was replaced. The tire was original equipment. In addition, while fueling the vehicle, the front driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The tire was replaced. The tire was original equipment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 8,000 and the tire failure mileage and dot number were unknown.

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Wheels · 31,000 miles · VA

The wheels/rims on my bmw are contributing to my tires faults. The bridgestone potenza rts tires are constantly having bubbles form on the tires with normal driving. I have replaced several tires as a result. They tell me it is road hazard. If that was the case I would have replaced tires on my other cars that I drive much more frequently. Last week another blowout on interstate 395 in va. $500 for a new tire and then they find another tire with a bubble. Bmw is at fault as well.

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · 31,111 miles · VA

The bridgestone tires that are standard on my bmw 328i are stressed with bubbles forming on the sidewalls. My 2007 bmw has had all the tires replaced as a result of bubbles or blowouts. The most recent was wednesday, june 24th. I tire was leaking air and found to be damaged. I barely made it back to bmw dealer 3.2 miles away from where it happened. When they inspected the car they found another tire that had a bubble formed on it causing a failed va inspection. March 2014, the tire blew out on I-95 in ga. The car was flat bed towed to savannah where the tire was replaced. Again caused by bubbles formed on the sidewall. Over the eight years I have had the car, I have replaced the 8 tires due to bubbles. The car has 31,115 miles on it. I take extra care of the car. This is a safety issue and needs to be addressed by bridgestone and bmw. I have repeatedly tried to discuss this with the companies but they give me the run around and blame each other. Bridgestone said that bmw built the car to low to the ground. Bmw says they don't make tires. This is serious.

Filed May 2, 2013 · Tires · 4,393 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 328i equipped with goodyear efficient grip run flats tires, line size 225/45r/18. The contact stated that the front and rear passenger side tire developed a bubble on the side wall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the failure was caused by driving over a pot hole. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The tires were replaced. The dot and the VIN numbers were not available. The failure mileage was 4,393 and the current mileage was 10,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2009 · Tires · 35,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a set of bridgestone run flat potenza tires on a 2007 bmw 328i. While driving 25 MPH, the contact heard a clicking noise. After examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the tread was disconnected from the tire. The contact spoke with the manufacturer about related run flat tire complaints and they advised the contact to have the vehicle inspected by a dealer. The dealer stated they had never seen that form of tread separation; however, the failure was due to normal wear and tear. The contact would like for the manufacturer to assume the repair cost.