2009 BMW 328I. Consumer writes in regards to issues with vehicle tires the consumer stated the vehicle came equipped with the extra cost sport package which included 18 inch sport wheels and lower profile tires than the base car. The tires were Michelin run flat tires which were installed by BMW so that they could avoid the weight of the spare tire. There was no spare tire, jack, inflation device or other backup. The tires had routinely failed due to an inherent defect, before their normal service life was complete. The tires failed in as little as 8,00 miles and a couple have lasted until they were at 3/32, still before the normal service life was complete. The reason for the failure, was due to a sidewall bulge that developed in the area between the tire bead and the sidewall. After the bulge began, a tear developed and after the tear began, the tires at that point of the bulge became unsafe to drive on at any speed. The consumer had to replace all four tires and the right rear tire twice.

- Valencia, CA, USA

I lessee a BMW 2009 3 series vehicle equipped with Bridgestone turanza EL42 rft 225/45R17 run-flat tires. I have 9,000 miles on the car and it sounds like a four wheel drive, plus the tires are cupping so bad its dangerous to drive. I have taken it to a Bridgestone dealer and was told that they are defective but he can't replace them because it was only tires in 2005 ' 2007. They have lost a class action lawsuit for these tires before, why cant I get mine replaced? by them'.. "the lawsuit alleges that defendants should have known that the tires were defective and prone to excessive noise and/or irregular wear, resulting in the tires needing frequent replacement and causing the vehicles to ride roughly."...and it goes on a nationwide class action settlement ('settlement') has been reached in a class action lawsuit against BMW of North America, llc ('BMW na'), Bridgestone americas tire operations, llc ('bato') and Bridgestone corporation ('Bridgestone') (collectively 'defendants'), according to the BMW Bridgestone run flat tire rft class action settlement notice. The BMW Bridgestone run flat tire rft class action lawsuit reportedly concerns BMW 2006 and 2007 3 series vehicles originally equipped with Bridgestone turanza EL42 rft 205/55R16 or 225/45R17 run-flat tires ('turanza tires, ' 'turanzas' or 'tires'). the BMW Bridgestone run flat tire rft class action lawsuit (chandran V. BMW of North America, llc, et al., case no. 2:08-cv-02619-ksh-ps) reportedly alleges that defendants should have known that the tires were defective and prone to excessive noise and/or irregular wear, resulting in the tires needing frequent replacement and causing the vehicles to ride roughly.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA