Tire Problems of BMW 318

BMW 318 owners have reported 8 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire blowout (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of BMW 318


Recently reported Tire problems of BMW 318

The Tire problem

The tire flew out from the vehicle while the car was travelling at 50m/hr. The car is equipped with tire pressure control and did not giving any warning. The tread was separated from the tire, only little remnants remain with on the realm. (tiresize: 205/50r 17)   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

Pirelli p205 60r 15 tire blow out resulting in serious injury to client.   Read details...

The Spare Tire problem

Car has a safety design flaw. Spare tire mount design allows the sidewall of the spare tire (mounted under the trunk) to rub against the bottom of the trunk during normal driving. Upon taking out the spare, the tire was found to have pronounced marks and grooves on the tire sidewalls from the   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Original equipment on a 1998, BMW, 318i with 30283 miles. Driving 65 mph consumer heard noise coming from passenger's rear of vehicle. Tire tread had separated, causing $ 4000. 00 damage to vehicle. Continental touring 205/60r15 91h ch95   Read details...




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