Tire Problems of BMW 323

The driver owned a 1999 BMW 323i. The contact was representing a law firm for the driver who was killed in a crash three days ago. While driving 70 mph on the highway the vehicle started to swerve, turn counter clockwise and it crashed into a guard rail on the drivers side of the vehicle. The vehicle to split in two cutting off both of her legs. The traffic homicide investigators stated that the tire tread separated causing her to lose control of the vehicle. The tire brand was pep boys, tire line cooper cornell 1000, size p205/55r16 with dot #3dt2xh40106. Routine maintenance was performed on her vehicle and the tires were rotated two months prior to the crash. A police report was filed. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The weather was not a factor. The location of the tire, estimated mileage, tread depth, and the failure mileage were unknown. Updated 03/02/11.

See all problems of the 1999 BMW 323 🔎.

I purchased four p205/60r15bw ameag h (goodyear)on 8/2/06, these tires have a 60,000 mile tread wear. On 8/15/06 my car was sent to a certified BMW mechanic due to excessive wheel noise. The mechanic determined the problem of orgin to be "all tires very noisey & l/f choppy tire after 37 k miles. " he also stated the l/f tire was almost seperated.

Pirelli tire failure on 1998 BMW 323ic. The tires, at least two of the four have failed. The car shakes at any speed in excess of 35 mph. I have been told that after testing on a very sophisticated machine that the tires have excessive road force problems, tire rack said pirelli will not stand behind these very expensive tires, as they only cover problems w/n the first 2/32nds of wear. My tires have 3/32nds of wear. They cannot be used at speeds in excess of 35 mph. I have been told that I will have to buy a new set of tires, this dosnt make any sense.

See all problems of the 1998 BMW 323 🔎.

No summary listed for above vehicle. (tiresize: 20555r16).

All continental general tires were replaced due to cracking and splitting, the consumer replaced all the tires and is requesting reimbursement.