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[Solo_M_Tech]

So I have had my car for a week now and noticed a vibration, slight one, at cruising speed. Took the car to the service center to get it checked out. All 4 tires have small flat spots, nothing major, but annoying. I asked if they would replace them under warranty and I was told no. Unless the tire fails completely there is no warranty.

So I'm in the market for new tires/ wheels. Any suggestions on a good all season tire? I'm looking to get 18's from a 135i as well. Just looking to get the most bang for my buck.

Or should I not worry about it. Most people don't notice it, but I do every time I drive it. Will it get better? They are Goodyear all season run flats.

[Dafttt]

If it bugs you, get rid of it.

Most people here would recommend ditching the run-flats altogether.
Another large portion would recommend a dedicated summer and winter setup.

I understand these options aren't cheap, but if you have the means, the return will be incomparable and far superior.

[TheSt|G]

Skip the all seasons, they are terrible at everything.

Judging by the time of the year, and where you are, it looks like winters would be the good choice for you. For the stock wheels Michelin Xice xi3 or Primacy Alpin tires would be a solid choice. In the summer you can snag a pair of Pilot Super Sports on some nice lightweight wheels.

[VMRWheels]

If you're going for an all-season, check out the Continental ExtremeContact DWS, or the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3. If you want a big jump up in terms of dry performance, look at the Michelin Pilot Super Sport. You won't be disappointed!

[MightyMouseTech]

Sounds like they are just flat spotted from sitting.

Just need a good, hot, long, high speed drive to get them round again.

[Solo_M_Tech]

Did that. Ambient temps were ~40* F and I drove 700 miles over 3 days at speeds varying from 35 mph to 135mph (autobahn) and still the condition exists. I'm buying new tires for now. Gonna look at full on summers and better wheels this spring round May.

My car has staggered wheels 7" up front and 7.5" in the rear. Stock tire size all around is 205/50R17. Can I run a 225/45R17 in the rear? That way the tires don't look so stretched?

[Dackelone]

I would keep your 17's wheels for winter tires. And then I would go looking for some used 18" 135i wheels. 7.5j x 18's up front and 8.5j x18's with 225/45R18's and 245/35R18's. (or 255's)

The best tires out there are Michelin PSS. They really are worth everything you heard about them.

I would also then not worry about new TPMS sensors and have that local coder(that I told you about in a PM) code your car to EU TPMS which will use your car's ABS wheel sensors as the TPMS sensors. Many guys over here have gone that route. He can also code your car for some other cool things too. You might even ask him if he has a line on some used wheels.

[MarkkyyMan]

Originally Posted by SinisterBlack128

So I have had my car for a week now and noticed a vibration, slight one, at cruising speed. Took the car to the service center to get it checked out. All 4 tires have small flat spots, nothing major, but annoying. I asked if they would replace them under warranty and I was told no. Unless the tire fails completely there is no warranty.

So I'm in the market for new tires/ wheels. Any suggestions on a good all season tire? I'm looking to get 18's from a 135i as well. Just looking to get the most bang for my buck.

Or should I not worry about it. Most people don't notice it, but I do every time I drive it. Will it get better? They are Goodyear all season run flats.

Eww Goodyear!!