BMW 5 Series tire blowout problems

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Tires · 11,000 miles · WA

Three tire bubbles, first at 11,000 miles, two more at 12,000. Original tires on bmw 535xi sport. "goodyear eagle ls-2 runonflat" 245/40r19 bmw quickly replaced four tires with michelin, at prorated cost, so they know the problem. Tires must be recalled for safety!!!!!!!!!

Filed Oct 25, 2012 · Transmission · 10,300 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 550ix equipped with goodyear eagle p245/40/r19. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH an alert on his dashboard illuminated instructing him that the vehicle should not be driven more than 50 miles as the tire was going flat. Thirty miles later the vehicle was stopped and the front driver side tire had developed a bubble on the sidewall, which caused the tire to shred. The vehicle dealer was notified but offered no assistance. The manufacturer of the vehicle was notified but offered no assistance. The tires had not been replaced. Updated 12/14/12 *bf the consumer replaced all four tires with michelin tires. The consumer stated two of the original four tires developed bubbles on the sidewall. On two occasions, the drive train malfunctioned. The video screen flashed a message instructing the consumer to return the vehicle to the dealer. In the process, the vehicle lost a considerable amount of power output and shook violently when driven over 30 MPH. Updated 07/09/13

Filed Mar 30, 2012 · Tires · 2,600 miles · CT

Goodyear eagle ls-2 tire failure- bubble in sidewall with less than 3,000 miles on it.

Filed Mar 21, 2012 · Suspension · 77,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the front driver side tire blew. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was located at the front driver side coil spring, which fractured and punctured the tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 77,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2011 · Tires · 5,000 miles · MA

Original tires on bmw 550i xdrive with m sport package have failed due to bubbles in the sidewalls. These are good year eagle ls-2 runflats, 245/40r19 98 v. I have had front right tire replaced twice, and front left tire now awaiting 3rd replacement. Bubbles occur after tire takes any small impact in the road, such as driving over a manhole that is not quite up to the level of the pavement, or hitting a small pothole. On this particular model, there are no other tire replacements approved, and the current tire replacement is on backorder. This is a serious safety hazard to drive on tires that can potentially blow out the sidewall while driving at high speed. I feel there needs to be a national recall on these tires, which would then obligate bmw to use a different tire line. Thank you.

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Tires · 2,000 miles · NJ

In the past 5 months of owning my bmw 535xi, I had to change my goodyear eagle ls2 size 245/40r19 run flats 3 times because of bubble on the side wall. There are a large number of bmw 535xi owners reporting similar problems with this tire on the internet. Continuing to drive the car with a sidewall bubble poses a significant safety risk. Therefore, the tire needed to be replaced.

Filed Jul 4, 2011 · Tires · 600 miles · NY

Minor pothole hit twice with < 1000 miles on odometer, second tire now with side wall bubble. Due to back order for tires, no available replacement. This is a common problem and sidewall issues are a danger for blowout. Needs to be addressed!

Filed Jun 21, 2011 · Tires · 726 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 550xi equipped with goodyear eagle ls-2 245/40/19 tires. The contact stated the vehicle was parked when he noticed a bubble on the sidewall of the front passenger side tire. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the failure was not diagnosed, but the tire was replaced. Approximately one month later, the replacement tire blew while driving approximately 20 MPH over a road bump. Upon examining the tire, the contact noticed another bubble on the sidewall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were in the process of replacing the tire. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 726. Updated 07-06/11

Filed Jan 12, 2010 · Tires · 39,050 miles · CA

I purchased a set of kumho escta spt, size 245/35-19 tires from my retailer on jan.12 2009. On march 28, 2009, I had 1 tire replaced due to separation of the sidewall. On sept 19th, 2009, I experienced another tire failure while at freeway speed. 2 additional tires were replaced as well, as they were showing signs of failing. Jan 07, 2010 I experienced a 5th tire failure. All tire share the same type of failure. Inner sidewall separation of the cords (visible). I have asked kumho to reimburse my retailer, which they have denied.

Filed Jun 26, 2008 · Wheels · 52,000 miles · NC

Cracked wheel, caused slow loss of air not detected by tire monitoring system resulting in tire failure. Wheel is available for inspection.. New wheel purchased. Dealer did not acknowledge failure although several wheels were in dealership exhibiting similar defects across several series and years.