Premature tire wear

nikijack · 10-21-2015, 09:36 AM

Hello: I installed new 225/40 - 18 Michelin Pilot Sport AS3 tires on May 13 at 188,000 k. Yesterday I changed to snow tires and noticed the rears only are almost down to the wear bars. 20,000k total. The main reason I went with the AS3 was for the durability. Should I have used the proper size in the rear? I think it was 245/35.
thanks,

Jack

MightyMouseTech · 10-21-2015, 09:42 AM

Are you driving a 128 or 135? The stock size on the 128 with sport package is 205/50/17 front, 225/45/17 rear.

With that high a mileage, when was the last time the car was aligned?

gap · 10-21-2015, 05:34 PM

Agree with alignment, too much toe will grind them down quickly.

Dackelone · 10-21-2015, 05:44 PM

Getting 20K out of the rears is normal. Welcome to the tire eating club buddy.

Gary@TireRack · 10-22-2015, 10:39 AM

If you aren't able to rotate your tires, then 20k is not too bad.

JakeWJF · 11-01-2015, 03:30 PM

We talking 20k miles? He said 20,000k which seems like he meant 20k km, under 12.5k miles. If that's the case I'd say you definitely need an alignment.

jcoop269 · 11-20-2015, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Getting 20K out of the rears is normal. Welcome to the tire eating club buddy.

Was thinking about a square setup...any suggestions Dack?

Dackelone · 11-21-2015, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jcoop269

Was thinking about a square setup...any suggestions Dack?

I think it will depend on what wheel size you will run. ?

I'm no tire expert... but probably a 225, 235 or 245 setup would work well. Again... depending on your wheel size and width. I would contact Gary@TireRack or Ben@TireRack

Dackel

jcoop269 · 11-26-2015, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

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Originally Posted by jcoop269

Was thinking about a square setup...any suggestions Dack?

I think it will depend on what wheel size you will run. ?

I'm no tire expert... but probably a 225, 235 or 245 setup would work well. Again... depending on your wheel size and width. I would contact Gary@TireRack or Ben@TireRack

Dackel

Yes, was planning on using the stock 17's on the 128...if possible of course. I think I will get in touch directly with tire rack, not sure why I didn't think of doing that considering my last three sets came from there.

10-21-2015, 09:36 AM	#1
nikijack Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i, Grey, manual Join Date: May 2010 Location: Markdale, On, Canada iTrader: (0)	Premature tire wear Hello: I installed new 225/40 - 18 Michelin Pilot Sport AS3 tires on May 13 at 188,000 k. Yesterday I changed to snow tires and noticed the rears only are almost down to the wear bars. 20,000k total. The main reason I went with the AS3 was for the durability. Should I have used the proper size in the rear? I think it was 245/35. thanks, Jack
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10-21-2015, 09:42 AM	#2
MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Are you driving a 128 or 135? The stock size on the 128 with sport package is 205/50/17 front, 225/45/17 rear. With that high a mileage, when was the last time the car was aligned?
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10-21-2015, 05:34 PM	#3
gap First Lieutenant 105 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MS iTrader: (1)	Agree with alignment, too much toe will grind them down quickly. __________________ ER CP, Forge DV, Wagner FMIC, PE, Maddad Mid, ER Sports OC, BMS OCC, RB Check Valve, AFE intake, Cobb AP3- Stage 1+ drive, BMW SS, PS Springs, Yellow Koni external, M3 Control Arms F & R, M3 Strut Brace, M3 Sub Bushing, Rouge Toe, Dinan Camber Plate and Rear Shock Mts., E93 M3 front sway bar, Mfactory Diff, Arc 8 PSS 235/40/18-265/35/18
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Dackelone European Editor 10532 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Getting 20K out of the rears is normal. Welcome to the tire eating club buddy. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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10-22-2015, 10:39 AM	#5
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	If you aren't able to rotate your tires, then 20k is not too bad. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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11-01-2015, 03:30 PM	#6
JakeWJF Private 1 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2012 128i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	We talking 20k miles? He said 20,000k which seems like he meant 20k km, under 12.5k miles. If that's the case I'd say you definitely need an alignment.
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