1998 740 il

1998 BMW 740
130,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GREGG RITOLA
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1998 740il at times it feels as one of the front tires is slightly wobbling or a tire is out of balance but oddly only when i drive the car after its been sitting
Jan 4, 2011 at 2:58 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The issue you are experiencing is due to the tires getting a flat spot from sitting. Inexpensive tires or worn tires will do this. Replace them with the original equipment Michelin tires and you will be in a safer place to be sure.
Jan 4, 2011 at 3:48 AM
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