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Wheel and tire combinations
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Winter tires:
The right choice
Codes on the tires and wheels
Use only wheels and tires
The code on tires has the following
meaning.
Q
T
M+S = up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
M+S = up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
M+S = up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
approved by BMW for the corre-
sponding vehicle model, as otherwise
the tires may make contact with the
body as the result of tolerances despite
the same nominal size being used,
resulting in serious accidents. If non-
approved wheels and tires are used,
BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,
and therefore cannot be held liable for
driving safety.<
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Codes on radial tires:
Codes on light-alloy wheels:
Example:
225/60 R 15 96 W
8
J
x 18 EH2
Nominal width
in mm
Rim width
in inches
Aspect ratio in %
Belt rating code
for radial
Code letter for
flange type
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating (not for ZR tires)
Speed rating
Symbol for full-drop
center rim
Rim diameter in inches
Extended hump on the
2 rim shoulders
For wheel and tire specifications
approved by BMW, refer to page 134.
(before R on ZR tires)
The speed rating indicates the
approved maximum speed for the tire.
The correct wheel-tire combina-
tion affects on different systems
that otherwise will not function prop-
erly, e.g. ABS, DSC.
Protect valve stems and valves from dirt
using screw-on valve stem caps. Dirt in
the valves frequently leads to slow
leaks.
Summer tires:
S
T
=
=
=
=
=
=
up to 112 mph (180 km/h)
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
up to 167 mph (270 km/h)
up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
For this reason, use only tires of the
same brand and tread pattern on the
vehicle and, for example, restore the
approved wheel-tire combination
following a flat tire as soon as
possible.<
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V
W
Y
Storage
Store tires in a cool, dry place,
protecting them against light when-
ever possible. Protect the tires against
contact with oil, grease and fuel.
ZR = over 149 mph (240 km/h)
