tyre wear

[esteve21]

has anyone experience heavy tyre wear on BMW 5 TOURING
four new Goodyear tyres
rear had to be replaced after 6000 miles
replaced with same tyres on rear
Now 3500 miles later worn out again?
fronts are still perfect. Had suspension and steering geometry. Sent previous tyre back to GOODYEAR who basically stated nothing wrong.
but here we are less than 3 months later tyres gone again>
any advice out here and maybe advice on tyres as will never buy GOOD YEAR again

[shogun]

which model, built year 5 series? Please add that to your profile, then I move the thread from 5 series general to the model sub forum. For the moment I move it to the E34 forum.
Probably not a tire problem, but something else.
But you have not given any detail what is wrong with the tires, and do you use the car for racing or just normal drive? Lowered suspension, bigger wheels, spacers, wheels fitting your car and not from aftermarket?
For example if your car is E34:
-if you want to use E39 wheels (hub center = 74mm) you will need hubcentric rings
-wheel specifications:
Hub center diametre: 72.5 mm
Number of bolts: 5
Pattern: 120 mm (See picture)
Offset (ET): 20mm
The offset is the distance from the hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. Wrong offset = bad handling.

What kind of tire wear do you have?
Understanding Tire Wear https://www.knowyourparts.com/techni...ing-tire-wear/
Patchy Wear
Patchy tire wear will suggest that the wheels may be out of balance. Regular tire rotations can prevent a patchy tire. This type of maintenance can stop the wear from worsening in the future. The moment you notice patchy wear, alert your trusted tire specialist at University Tire & Auto Service to find a schedule best for your vehicle to extend its lifespan.

Center Wear
If the center of your tires wears, the wheels may be over-inflated. Tires that are overfilled will ride along the center, causing them to wear faster than other parts of the tire. If you notice center wear, check the tire pressure. If it's time to adjust the tire pressure, the recommended pressure is located inside the driver door's door frame.

Edge Wear
In contrast, if the wear is on the edge near the tire's shoulder, the wheels can be under-inflated. Driving on under-filled tires is just as dangerous and will cause the edges to wear faster than other parts. Suggestions on tire maintenance can be found in your vehicle's owner's manual and can indicate mile intervals for servicing. Make it a priority to check your tire pressure at least once a month to prevent them from under-inflating.

Cupping Wear
Wear that is diagonal, and scalloping is known as "cupping wear." This type of wear indicates that suspension parts are bent or worn. Suspension parts can become damaged after hitting a curb or pothole. If you notice diagonal wear in addition to a rumbling sound or unusual vibrating, have the suspension checked by an automotive technician.

Inner/Outer Wear
Wear that takes place on the tire's inner or outer portion is commonly called "toe wear" or "camber wear." An alignment issue typically causes this type of wear. Your wheels may be leaning too much on one side. With an alignment problem, you may notice your vehicle drifting to one side when you're driving on a straight, smooth road.

[ross1]

My mother once had a brand new car which experienced drastically accelerated rear tire wear, noticed when she brought it for its first service.
The service writer inquired if there were any other drivers to which she answered " My 16 year old son". Voila!