|
|
05-06-2013, 09:00 PM | #23 |
Lieutenant General
3183
Rep 10,509
Posts |
I had a set of Bridgestone LM-22 winter RFT in a 205/55/16 size on my 328 (it was the factory recommended winter tire setup, similar to how the pirellis are for your car) that saw about 4 winters and 20k miles and it still had 8/32" in tread left over. Definitely, I agree your wear is premature
Some other posters didn't read the full thread. OP is using factory recommended RFT so the owner's manual pressures should absolutely apply. Interesting that your door panel sticker has a different tire pressure recommendation for that tire size than what is in the latest E89 owner's manual I downloaded from the bmwusa website.... |
Appreciate
0
|
05-07-2013, 08:16 AM | #24 | |
Colonel
60
Rep 2,087
Posts |
Quote:
I find that huge swings in temps during the day will significantly affect tire pressure. Example: Checking pressure early when tires are very cold when actual driving conditions are warm/sunny. I realize we're talking about winter tires but "warm winter" conditions could contribute to this problem. Here's a link that may help ----> HOW TO READ TIRE WEAR
__________________
"Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end".-- Unknown
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-07-2013, 02:16 PM | #25 | |
sportscars only
3196
Rep 3,190
Posts |
Quote:
Sigh, oh well, need to spend more $$$ on 2 new tires now. EDIT: only comment on what is best re tire swapping? Thx, King of the Jungle. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-07-2013, 11:25 PM | #26 | |
Colonel
60
Rep 2,087
Posts |
Quote:
Today it's difficult to rotate your tires due to directional tread designs and staggered f/r wheel and tire sizes/profiles. As others have suggested, it's possible if you have a "square" f/r tire sizes/profiles. You can change f/r on the same side or even an "X" pattern (f/r + l/r). It really extends tire life but some tires take on a left or right bias after a few thousand miles. So a simple f/r is pretty good. FWIW Cheers
__________________
"Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end".-- Unknown
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|