Tire Problems of BMW 540

BMW 540 owners have reported 9 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 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 sidewall (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of BMW 540

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
5
Tire Sidewall problems
2
Tire Tread/belt problems
2

Recently reported Tire problems of BMW 540

The Tire problem

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 540i equipped with a zenna tires, tire line: argus/uhp, tire size: 275/30/zr20, dot number: 045ynauy84924. The contact stated the driver's side rear tire was slowly deflating. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, and the technician became aware of bubbles on the tire.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

2017 BMW 540i. Consumer writes in regard to sidewall issues with pirelli run flat tires.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

On 3 separate occasions tires experienced tread separation. This occurred on both rear tires. The cause of the tread separation was unknown, but the dealership indicated that this was a common problem with these model tires.   Read details...




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