My 2003 5 Series came with Pirelli tires. On a recent trip from LA to Phoenix, the tread on the rear passenger tire separated forcing me to change the tire. These tires had 27,000 miles.
Camelback BMW in Phoenix told me that the 5 series "eats" tires and only gets about 25,000 miles. They sold me four new Continientals.
Has anyone else had this experience?