How durable is stock suspension for DD?

OF Hero · 03-19-2018, 07:00 PM

With respect to potholes, etc in terms of easily causing malalignment or premature wear of the overall suspension?

I swear it's like a game of frogger on some of these roads here, constantly having to dodge holes and other road debris. Have had a run in with a couple of bad potholes this season... nothing tire busting but I feel like the car is riding somewhat rougher than I remember. Could also be the winter tires starting to show some wiggle now that the temps are slowly warming up I guess. Only 4500 miles. All in my head?

F3IGHTY · 03-19-2018, 11:54 PM

Yea

gsrbri · 03-22-2018, 08:28 AM

I DD my M4 for 3 years and 38,900 miles. On Boston roads, which might take top honors for the worst in the country. Suspension is very durable (EDC) and had no issues. Used winter tires and wheels from Nov to March, which had a bit more sidewall. I also had 19s vs the CP 20" wheels

Fast4d · 03-23-2018, 04:11 PM

I remember my E36 M3 struts were all done by 50k miles.

I have a 2006 325 the struts are barely tolerable after 100k.

only 26k on my F80.

03-19-2018, 07:00 PM	#1
OF Hero Major 1133 Rep 1,360 Posts Drives: F80! Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (3)	How durable is stock suspension for DD? With respect to potholes, etc in terms of easily causing malalignment or premature wear of the overall suspension? I swear it's like a game of frogger on some of these roads here, constantly having to dodge holes and other road debris. Have had a run in with a couple of bad potholes this season... nothing tire busting but I feel like the car is riding somewhat rougher than I remember. Could also be the winter tires starting to show some wiggle now that the temps are slowly warming up I guess. Only 4500 miles. All in my head? __________________ 2022 M3 Competition xDrive Portimao Blue
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F3IGHTY Lieutenant 210 Rep 400 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	Yea
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gsrbri Lieutenant 560 Rep 570 Posts Drives: F87 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I DD my M4 for 3 years and 38,900 miles. On Boston roads, which might take top honors for the worst in the country. Suspension is very durable (EDC) and had no issues. Used winter tires and wheels from Nov to March, which had a bit more sidewall. I also had 19s vs the CP 20" wheels
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Fast4d Captain 267 Rep 885 Posts Drives: 325 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: So cal iTrader: (0)	I remember my E36 M3 struts were all done by 50k miles. I have a 2006 325 the struts are barely tolerable after 100k. only 26k on my F80. __________________ SAFE-GUARD tire/wheel/windshield/paint protection is a FRAUD! do not waste your money!
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