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to assess the suitability of wheels and tyres
it has not approved and cannot therefore
guarantee their safety.
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BMW has tested certain makes of tyre for
each tyre size, classified them as safe for
use and approved them. BMW Service is
able to provide the details of these makes.
Observe any national legislation e.g. on
entries required in the vehicle documents.
The correct wheel and tyre combina-
tion has an influence on various
systems, the function of which could other-
wise be adversely affected, for instance
ABS and DSC.
For this reason, use only tyres of the same
make and tread pattern on all wheels, and
after a puncture, for instance, fit the
approved wheel and tyre combination
again as soon as possible.
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Tyre storage
Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and
preferably dark place when not in use.
Protect tyres against contamination from
oil, grease and fuel.
Special characteristics of
winter tyres
The correct tyres
BMW recommends you to fit winter tyres
M+S radial-ply if the car is used for driving
in wintry conditions. Although tyres sold for
all-year use with an M+S marking have
better winter characteristics than summer
tyres marked with speed letters H, V, W or
ZR, they do not normally match the
performance of winter tyres.
In the interests of reliable directional
stability and steerability, fit winter tyres of
the same make and tread pattern to all four
road wheels.
Note the speed limit applicable to
these tyres
In Germany: a sticker stating the
maximum permitted speed with winter
tyres fitted must be displayed in the driver's
field of view if the car is capable of speeds
higher than that permitted for the tyres.
Tyre dealers and BMW Service can supply
these labels.
Never exceed the maximum speed
laid down for the winter tyres fitted to
your car. Lack of expert knowledge or
incorrect handling of tyres can cause
damage and lead to accidents. All work on
tyres should therefore be carried out only
by experts. BMW Service will gladly place
its specialised knowledge and facilities at
your disposal.
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Tyre condition and tyre pressures
Below a tread depth of 4 mm (0.16 in),
winter tyres become noticeably less suit-
able for winter driving conditions and
should therefore be replaced for safety
reasons.
Keep to the specified tyre pressures and
have the wheels and tyres rebalanced each
time the wheels are changed or new tyres
fitted.
Snow chains
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The use of fine-link BMW snow chains is
permitted only in pairs on the rear wheels,
on tyres of size 245/55 R 17 and
245/50 R 18. When fitting, comply with the
manufacturer's instructions. When snow
chains are in use, do not exceed 50 km/h
(approx. 30 mph).
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