Tire Blowout Problems of BMW 330

2018 BMW 330 ix. Consumer stated that the continental run flat tires on vehicle blew out and as a result caused damage to rims on vehicle. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for damaged rims.

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My 4th gt radial tire side wall blow out. On 10/29/2017, my 4th tire blew out the side wall on the highway doing 70 mph. I have saved the this tire and the 3rd one that blew out a few months back for investigation. I also have pictures.

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I purchased a set of 4 gt radial tires from discount tire direct and 3 of the 4 tires have now blown the sidewalls due to air leak at the sidewall. Tire #1- right front blew out on 9/28/2016. Tire #2- left rear- blew out on 7/28/2017, tire #3- left rear ( moved the tire from left front to rear) blew out on 8/19/2017. When I called gt radial tire to file a complaint (sept 7, 2017 4:12pm est), I only got to leave a voice mail to their consumer service person. I never got a call back. After the 3rd tire blew out, I questioned the safety of the tire and that's when I looked up tire recall by gt radial and found their touring tires of the same model as mine had the same defect and was recalled. I believe my tires are also defective. The following are the tire information from the sidewall of the tire. I am saving the tire and also have pictures. Dot code- 9upe-00a-2114, e4 0257209-s, gt radial- champiro uhp1, size= 255-35-18 94w xl.

On 3 separate occasions in past 2 years I have experienced tire blow outs on a total of 4 tires on my 2003 BMW 330xi. All were caused by driving on highways at highway speeds and striking either a pothole or a raised manhole cover. Most recent occurrence also cracked the alloy wheel which had to be replaced. BMW says this is to be expected and the "wheels are not designed for hitting potholes". Since when are cars only designed for operating under perfect conditions? total repair expense has been nearly $2000. This results from what I believe is a design flaw whereby very low aspect ratio tires are standard on car and do not offer sufficient impact resistance leading to explosive failure of tire and wheel assemblies. This is a significant safety flaw and should result in a recall and consumer reimbursement. Owners cannot voluntarily simply fit different safer tires offering more protection as the cars transmission, traction control, and abs would be adversely affected, per BMW.