Tire Problems of BMW 328

BMW 328 owners have reported 30 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Tire problems of BMW 328

The Tire problem

225/40r18 the stoplight right down route 7 by stop and shop there is a rectangular hole in the street. I could not avoid it when driving Friday morning 4/25/25 and the dip in the ground blew my driver side front and rear tires and scratched the rims.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Sidewall blow out and tire tread separation. Continental 205/55r16.   Read details...

The Tire Bubble problem

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.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

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.   Read details...

The Spare Tire problem

I discovered few weeks ago that the car I lease since 2008 does not have a spare tire. When I inquire the reason why, the manufacturer explained that the car uses especial tires called run flat which in the event of a tire problem would allow me to go to the next tire shop.   Read details...




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