[damo74]

29000 miles out of my fronts (218i) and still got 2mm on them. Never had a car go easy on tyres like this. I'm on the factory Goodyear's - how's everyone else fairing up?

[schnell325]

You’re not driving her aggressively enough

[cjn]

2mm is getting a bit thin, especially with all the cold wet weather we're having. BMW state 3mm minimum.

[Jerry_inPNW]

I just bought my '21 with just under 27k and the tires are new (CarMax slapped on a set).

I put over 60,000 miles in my Passat TDI (and still going) on the same tires as my 235i now has (Continental Extreme Contact+ ). But I drove that car different. It almost beckoned you to hypermile while this car just wants to play. I suspect I won't be getting tire wear like that in this car.

[damo74]

Originally Posted by cjn

2mm is getting a bit thin, especially with all the cold wet weather we're having. BMW state 3mm minimum.

Yeah I know, but the maintenance company won't replace them until they reach 1.8mm, I could've done with new ones over the last few months as it's been the wettest winter for a long time

[cjn]

Originally Posted by damo74

Yeah I know, but the maintenance company won't replace them until they reach 1.8mm, I could've done with new ones over the last few months as it's been the wettest winter for a long time

That's not a supplier I'd ever want to deal with. Blatantly ignoring common sense and BMW's requirements. Even BMW dealers selling an AUC will replace any tyre less than 3mm.

[damo74]

Originally Posted by cjn

That's not a supplier I'd ever want to deal with. Blatantly ignoring common sense and BMW's requirements. Even BMW dealers selling an AUC will replace any tyre less than 3mm.

It's BMW themselves believe it or not! (Alphabet, here in the UK)

[Fitz]

I’m on my second full set on a M235i at 11k miles. 5mm (ish) all around on the second set.

First set - potenzas
Second set - PS4s

[cjn]

Originally Posted by damo74

It's BMW themselves believe it or not! (Alphabet, here in the UK)

I would complain to BMW HQ.

[damo74]

Originally Posted by cjn

I would complain to BMW HQ.

They are not interested as the tyres are technically legal, but it sucks.

[Wilt]

From a BMW owner manual:

"The tread depth should not drop below 0.12 in/3 mm, although, for example, European legislation
only specifies a minimum tread depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm."

and from https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/t...f%20the%20tyre.

"What is the legal tyre tread depth in the UK?
The legal tyre tread depth for cars in the UK and Europe is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre. By law, the tread depth must meet this minimum requirement across its complete circumference. "

https://www.acea.auto/fact/type-approval/

These vehicle regulations are set by European Union law, and in many cases refer to Regulations developed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN-ECE) Working Party 29, under the ‘1958 Agreement’...
"To ensure a consistent approach, the methodology is outlined in EU Directive 2007/46/EC, also known as the ‘Framework Directive on the type-approval of motor vehicles’. The Directive outlines and classifies the various applicable vehicle types and defines the relationship between EU Directives and UN-ECE Regulations."

yet how the UK's withdrawl from the EU affects regulatory standards?!

[RGM330i]

I did not put enough miles on our current 228i but I can comment on wear on some other cars of the relatively recent past. I had a series of Porsche Caymans. I regularly got 28K on the fronts (ultra performance summer tires with low wear ratings). Of course, I typically could never get more than 16K-18K out of the rears........this was pretty much the case for Base, Cayman S, and a Cayman R. I had 4 wheel alignments done at least every two year AND maintained tire pressure (checks/add air) every 2 weeks.