Tire Bubble problems of the 2012 BMW 5 Series

Two problems related to tire bubble have been reported for the 2012 BMW 5 Series. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Bubble problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2013

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.

2 Tire Bubble problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2013

Three tire bubbles, frist at 11,000 miles, two more at 12,000. Original tires on BMW 535xi sport. "goodyear egale LS-2 runonflat" 245/40r19 BMW quickly replaced four tires with michelin, at prorated cost, so they know the problem. Tires must be recalled for safety!!!!!!!!!.


Other Tire related problems of the 2012 BMW 5 Series

Tire Bubble problems
2
Tire Sidewall problems
1


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