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      01-04-2015, 04:55 PM   #23
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This is a tough one. Install seems unlikely too. Maybe call the shop and see if they have some thoughts?
He basically said the same thing, yes stiffer springs lead to a harsher ride but nothing to extent that would cause frequent tire bubbles. Luckily I've found used tires with similar matching tread on ebay for decent prices so it hasn't been too bad. Not sure what to do next though...
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Were the other tires used as well?
My only thought is that you could have been dealing with previous unseen damage.
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Were the other tires used as well?
My only thought is that you could have been dealing with previous unseen damage.
Nah, all 3 bubbles occurred on new tires. It's only the replacements which were used.
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Can you claim some type of defect warranty on the tires if they were new?
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Can you claim some type of defect warranty on the tires if they were new?
Not really, I think you would've had to purchase some tire replacement insurance which I rarely do. In all the years I've been driving this is the first time I've had an issue like this. And not to mention the fact it's happened on 3 tires, and 2 different models it doesn't seem to be a tire [defect] issue.
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It may sound crazy but I'm going to chalk this one up to coincidence assuming you're *certain* you didn't happen to hit anything. Can't see any other factors at play here.

I once knew someone who's fitment was so aggressive/they rubbed so much they actually created a sidewall bubble that then blew out. You don't have any rubbing on your setup at all, correct? Nothing that could pinch the sidewall?
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It may sound crazy but I'm going to chalk this one up to coincidence assuming you're *certain* you didn't happen to hit anything. Can't see any other factors at play here.

I once knew someone who's fitment was so aggressive/they rubbed so much they actually created a sidewall bubble that then blew out. You don't have any rubbing on your setup at all, correct? Nothing that could pinch the sidewall?
Not at all, this is probably one of the most conservative drops you can get. BMW Performance shocks paired with Dinan springs. I only went with Dinan springs over the BMW Performance yellow springs because they're slightly stiffer but both are advertised as 1/2" drop over stock M-sport. I daily the car in the NJ/NY/CT area and I never bottom out.

I'll try running different air pressures. Blegh...
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Not at all, this is probably one of the most conservative drops you can get. BMW Performance shocks paired with Dinan springs. I only went with Dinan springs over the BMW Performance yellow springs because they're slightly stiffer but both are advertised as 1/2" drop over stock M-sport. I daily the car in the NJ/NY/CT area and I never bottom out.

I'll try running different air pressures. Blegh...
Yeah, sounds crazy. Maybe it's been extra cold out so your tire PSI is dropping lower than expected, allowing the sidewall to fold over? Best of luck man, let us know how it goes.
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