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10-05-2012, 06:01 PM | #1 |
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Last Saturday Night
Ah, the joy and agony of ownership...
I was going home around midnight when I hit a major pothole on Route 17 NB somewhere near the border of NJ/NY. Felt the bump then heard a loud pop. Then, the TPMS warnings came on. I was on the far right lane so I was able to easily pull over to the shoulder. It was my front right tire. Engaged BMW SOS. Talked to two different people to send out a flatbed. After waiting the longest 45 minutes, the tow truck hauled my ride and me to the nearest BMW dealership, Prestige BMW in Ramsey, NJ. Left the car in front of the garage door and key in a lock box. Then called my father to pick me at the dealership, was afraid he would be mad as it was nearing 2am. Felt like I was back in high school. It was a very weird experience since I never had a flat tire let alone a blown tire. If it was just a simple flat or I had a spare tire, I'd have gotten the jack out and changed it and have been on my way home in minutes. But since the M3 doesn't come with a spare, I felt so lost. All the semi's and cars whizzing by did not help. I was just praying nothing crazy would happen, like a drunk/inattentive/tired driver slamming into me. BMW Assist was a huge help. I'm glad that it comes with the car. When it ends, I'll be sure to get some sort of roadside assistance that can help when trouble hits. Like many members, I bought the tire and wheel insurance at the time of purchase. So, I knew the tire would be covered. At 13,000 miles, all 4 tires had good tread life according to the dealership(I thought I drove this thing hard). However, it would be fine by me if I never have to use the insurance ever again as it is dangerous and inconvenient to be stranded on the side of a major highway, day or night. My experience with Prestige was straight forward and smooth. Ryan was the SA who took care of my car. I received a phone call on Monday saying the tire would have to be ordered and it would be ready on Tuesday. Then, I received another call on Tuesday saying the car is ready. I never got to meet him because I picked up the car late after work. I signed a few documents and I was back in my baby. It's been a little over a year since I got into this monster and it's been fantastic. I just wish the darn thing came with spare tire... AND white AEs. So, in short: Pothole - Blown Tire - BMW Assist - Dad - Wheel and Tire Ins - Prestige BMW -
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10-05-2012, 08:09 PM | #3 |
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Wow that's a big blowout. Good thing you were able to keep it on the road safely. Props to BMW assist, I always wondered if I should continue it when it runs out.
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Yeah, the wheel has a scratch. It's right by the hole on the tire(the picture is pretty crappy). I've curbed this wheel before so, it doesn't hurt that badly. I'll get it touched up one day.
The SA didn't mention anything about cracks or anything, so I think I'm okay there. He did mention something about getting alignment done. I told him, if it was necessary I'll have it done at a friend's place as it's not covered under the tire and wheel warranty. Quote:
Go Blue! I hope we can win a few games in the B1G. I feel like we are going backwards. Sigh.
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10-05-2012, 08:34 PM | #5 |
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Ouch, glad your ok and all was fixed.....
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10-05-2012, 08:40 PM | #6 |
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Thanks man. It was a long night. I was so tired when it happened. I'm just glad it's back on its feet, I mean wheels.
Oh btw, how do you like the Lux AEs? Do they go yellow when the headlight turns on? I have the thunders and they require coding to stay the same color. And they just don't seem bright enough. I guess you get what you pay for. I'd like to get the Lux's soon, but they are always OOS.
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Appreciate the feedback. I guess it's a go. I think I jacked my own thread. hahaha
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Be safe bro...
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I can't wait to get the Lux's now. I read all the threads about which AEs are the best and what not, and I still couldn't decide. Well, I think I've waivered enough. The GP thunders were pretty easy to install, I hope they're similar. Thanks man! I don't wish anyone to be stranded out on the highway. It totally sucks! Everyone, be safe out there.
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I passed on everything but this and I definitely recommend it. You can negotiate it too.
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As a fellow wolverine, I'm glad to hear you are alright. That blow out must of been startling!
Im also glad to hear your car is in good hands. It's also nice to know that BMW assist took care of you. I wish you the best to many more miles in your beast.
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This makes me concerned about driving up to Vermont from NJ. Should I get a blowout or a flat, I'm SOL.
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Sorry to hear about your experience, glad to see all worked out in the end.
I hit a large pothole last year in Chicago it also was around midnight ... I was lucky no blow out only rim damage resulted it was also around midnight and raining cats and dogs ...
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Glad it all worked out OP. But at 14K all 4 tires had good tread life? Were all those miles on the same set? At 14K mine needed to be replaced. Granted I do almost zero highway miles and those 14K miles included 4 dry track days and 2 wet, but I'm surprised they didn't at least replace the other tire on the same axle.
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I do feel like the rears are wearing out faster than the fronts. I'm gonna replace them with the Michelins when the time comes. I gotta see for myself if they're that different.
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