New record on a popped tire?

Wisco91 · 08-12-2011, 08:01 PM

So today I found out that at exactly 371 miles I have a flat driver rear tire on my 2 day old Alpine White m3. Called up BMW assist and they were glad to come and get it, and discovered later in the day I had a dry wall screw in the tire, blah just my luck! Little disappointed that they won\'t be able to get me a new tire until Wednesday, but oh well they\'re taking care of it all free of charge as expected. Guess I\'m seeing if anyone has had any similar experiences?

spiff · 08-12-2011, 08:16 PM

GF just got a flat on her 1M at just over 1k miles from a dumb nail too. BMW Assist was marginally good and had nothing really to say when she told them the Tow Truck couldn't get the car on the bed because it was too low...

Long story there, but eventually when it got to a dealership they were initially refusing to install a new tire because the wheel was so 'damaged'. She only has the tire warranty, so it was a bit of a battle.

FINALLY, she got a new one- but holy crap it was a HUGE PAIN IN THE ASS to get a new tire on it through the warranty system.

Wisco91 · 08-12-2011, 09:06 PM

Had trouble getting the m3 on a flat bed as well, I ended up having to back it up after refilling the tire. My front bumper rubbed a little bit on the gravel which almost made me cry but life is life, damn competition package

Tonifyd · 08-12-2011, 09:18 PM

wow.. are our cars THAT low? even with those extensions they have on those flat beds, it's not enough??

kscarrol · 08-12-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by spiff

GF just got a flat on her 1M at just over 1k miles from a dumb nail too. BMW Assist was marginally good and had nothing really to say when she told them the Tow Truck couldn't get the car on the bed because it was too low...

Long story there, but eventually when it got to a dealership they were initially refusing to install a new tire because the wheel was so 'damaged'. She only has the tire warranty, so it was a bit of a battle.

FINALLY, she got a new one- but holy crap it was a HUGE PAIN IN THE ASS to get a new tire on it through the warranty system.

She have the BMW insurance or a third party?

positiveions · 08-13-2011, 10:08 PM

That sucks! Brand new car, brand new tire and kaboom, tire damage
On a side note, tow truck drivers should carry some 2X4s to clear the front bumper. I had a guy do that on my 'Ol jetta.

spiff · 08-14-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

She have the BMW insurance or a third party?

She has BMW's tire warranty.

I'm really surprised that tow-trucks don't carry legitimate tools/objects to accommodate lower cars. The way the guy had the 2x4's setup was hilarious, it was doing absolutely NOTHING.

Straight Dave · 08-19-2011, 11:34 AM

My mom had to replace her tire on her merc with literally only 20 miles on the tire, pretty ridiculous

JCtx · 08-19-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonifyd

wow.. are our cars THAT low?

Yes, they are. My '08 M3 with 19s is a full inch lower than the Ferrari F430 at the front (it also has 19s), if you can believe that. They have the same clearance in the middle, but the Ferrari is all flat and fully covered, and the M3 has that darn black crap right behind the front bumper which is super low. And the differential is pretty vulnerable too. That's why I'd NEVER consider lowering the M3, or put anything in front that makes it even lower (lips, etc).

orion565 · 08-23-2011, 03:06 PM

two tires since Feb (when I bought it) Front driver and rear passenger, already paid for the insurance that I have for 3 years, never buy a BMW without it.

mpm3 · 08-23-2011, 06:15 PM

you guys sound lucky ! i've seen guys leave the dealer and get a nail true story !

saeedg48 · 08-23-2011, 06:19 PM

i have a nail in my new PSS's

no flat though

08-12-2011, 08:01 PM	#1
Wisco91 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	New record on a popped tire? So today I found out that at exactly 371 miles I have a flat driver rear tire on my 2 day old Alpine White m3. Called up BMW assist and they were glad to come and get it, and discovered later in the day I had a dry wall screw in the tire, blah just my luck! Little disappointed that they won\'t be able to get me a new tire until Wednesday, but oh well they\'re taking care of it all free of charge as expected. Guess I\'m seeing if anyone has had any similar experiences?
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08-12-2011, 08:16 PM	#2
spiff The Dr 71 Rep 169 Posts Drives: M20 Saloon, F800S Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Westlake Village, CA iTrader: (0)	GF just got a flat on her 1M at just over 1k miles from a dumb nail too. BMW Assist was marginally good and had nothing really to say when she told them the Tow Truck couldn't get the car on the bed because it was too low... Long story there, but eventually when it got to a dealership they were initially refusing to install a new tire because the wheel was so 'damaged'. She only has the tire warranty, so it was a bit of a battle. FINALLY, she got a new one- but holy crap it was a HUGE PAIN IN THE ASS to get a new tire on it through the warranty system. __________________ 2013 M5 - Manual "You gotta fix the nut behind the wheel before you fix the bolts on the car"
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08-12-2011, 09:06 PM	#3
Wisco91 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Had trouble getting the m3 on a flat bed as well, I ended up having to back it up after refilling the tire. My front bumper rubbed a little bit on the gravel which almost made me cry but life is life, damn competition package
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08-12-2011, 09:18 PM	#4
Tonifyd Lieutenant 41 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	wow.. are our cars THAT low? even with those extensions they have on those flat beds, it's not enough?? __________________ 2011.75 E90 ///M3 6MT \| JB \| Blk \| CF \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| 403 \| 6NR \| 752 [Sold T.T] '95 Integra GS-R [Stolen-RIP] \| '05 Legacy GT Stg 2[Traded] \| '08 STi Stg 2+[Sold]
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08-13-2011, 10:08 PM	#6
positiveions Lieutenant General 961 Rep 11,722 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW 325is [0.00]	That sucks! Brand new car, brand new tire and kaboom, tire damage On a side note, tow truck drivers should carry some 2X4s to clear the front bumper. I had a guy do that on my 'Ol jetta.
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08-19-2011, 11:34 AM	#8
Straight Dave Lieutenant 27 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	My mom had to replace her tire on her merc with literally only 20 miles on the tire, pretty ridiculous
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08-23-2011, 03:06 PM	#10
orion565 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Downtown Houston iTrader: (2)	two tires since Feb (when I bought it) Front driver and rear passenger, already paid for the insurance that I have for 3 years, never buy a BMW without it.
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08-23-2011, 06:15 PM	#11
mpm3 Captain 70 Rep 819 Posts Drives: 2007 M coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 BMW M coupe [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	you guys sound lucky ! i've seen guys leave the dealer and get a nail true story ! __________________
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08-23-2011, 06:19 PM	#12
saeedg48 Brigadier General 342 Rep 3,574 Posts Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	i have a nail in my new PSS's no flat though __________________ 2015 Porsche 991.1 GT3 2015 F80 M3 -- Individual; Space Grey
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