Problem with Bridgestone Potenza 245/45RF18

[jpeslis]

I recently purchased a 2013 BMW 535i xDrive. The dealer said they installed brand new tires and rims. The tires, Bridgestone Potenza 245/45RF18, appeared new. I have put 20K miles in the last six months that I have had the car. The front tires appear to be still fine, with plenty of tread, however, the rear tires are completely worn. Although I did not rotate the tires, I cannot explain such an extreme difference in the wear. The car has been driven with care and without reason for the severe wear on the rear tires. I am trying to find the warranty information but I believe it should be 40K miles. The wear is fairly even across the tires and although it might benefit from an alignment, I don't think it would prevent with the accelerated wear.

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Thanks in advance for any ideas and comments.

Jim

[mjlav3]

Makes sense to me. You're drivetrain is heavily biased to rear wheels when no loss of grip is detected. 20k is a lot of miles with no rotation


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[mjlav3]

Your drivetrain is heavily biased to the rear (>80%?) without loss of traction . 20k miles is a lot with no rotation. Sounds about right to me.


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[dano1200r]

You need to do a 4 wheel alignment and replace the 2 bad tires. You should be able to have them prorated. Good luck.