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      01-14-2019, 02:27 PM   #23
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i have to agree with the tire mix.. you could try that out
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      01-14-2019, 05:32 PM   #24
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I second the post above. I would not mix RF tires with NRFs.
I third that.
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      01-25-2019, 11:42 AM   #25
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Anyone that said it’s the tyres clearly works for BMW....

I’ve taken it too 3 specialists and spoken with 2 other tyre companies.

All said the same thing just seen a geo specialist and went on a test drive with him and he confirmed it.

Just had my first mot on Monday. BMW said it’s all ok.... how strange considering there history with bad steering racks.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1149998
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      01-25-2019, 12:04 PM   #26
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Anyone that said it’s the tyres clearly works for BMW....

I’ve taken it too 3 specialists and spoken with 2 other tyre companies.

All said the same thing just seen a geo specialist and went on a test drive with him and he confirmed it.

Just had my first mot on Monday. BMW said it’s all ok.... how strange considering there history with bad steering racks.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1149998
So what has been identified as wrong, and is the steering issue now solved?
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      01-28-2019, 01:53 PM   #27
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Just spoken with sytner and Re-booked it in to get it fixed, apparently one wheel is delayed.

Tei different sytner garages have said different things
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      01-27-2022, 05:04 AM   #28
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what was the fix in the end?
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      01-27-2022, 07:52 AM   #29
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Besides mechanical and suspensions issues stated. You may also want to check tire pressures on all 4 tires. Something you should do regularly anyways. There's a label on the drivers door showing recommended tire pressure for the front and rear tires. The guys changing the tires are usually in too much of a hurry to bother looking at what recommended pressures are for the vehicle and tend to over inflate them. Even new cars off the lot are usually way off. I always check tire pressures after a tire change, wheel alignment or general service on my cars. Also note new tires are slippery at first due to a manufacturing mold release lubricant that wears off after several miles of driving.
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      01-28-2022, 02:42 PM   #30
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what was the fix in the end?
If you have run flats, you might be experiencing "tramlining." The stiff sidewalls don't play well with roads that have heavy ruts.
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      01-28-2022, 05:00 PM   #31
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If you have run flats, you might be experiencing "tramlining." The stiff sidewalls don't play well with roads that have heavy ruts.
Good advice. I can tell you without a doubt that RFT's are brutal on "rutted" asphalt.
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