Tire Related Problems of the 2012 BMW 5 Series

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2012 BMW 5 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the tire bubble (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of BMW 5 Series

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Bubble problems
2
Tire Sidewall problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2012 BMW 5 Series

The Tire Bubble problem

BMW 550xi, normal driving, tire pressure indicator came on, car became unstable. Parked vehicle and observed large bubble in front right tire sidewall had split, causing rapid deflation. No road hazards were involved, mechanic states that these tires get sidewall bubbles all the time.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 BMW 550ix equipped with goodyear eagle p245/40/r19. The contact stated while driving 45 mph an alert on his dahboard illuminated instructing him that the vehicle should not be driven more than 50 miles as the tire was running flat.   Read details...


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