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Winter tires
All-season an winter tires:
Choosing the right tire
Q
T
M+S
M+S
M+S
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up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
BMW recommends winter tires (M+S
radial tires) for driving in adverse winter
road conditions. While tires known as
all-season tires (M+S designation) pro-
vide better winter traction than summer
tires with load ratings H, V, W and ZR,
they generally do not achieve the per-
formance of winter tires.
H
Codes stamped on light-alloy wheels:
71/2 J x 16
H
2
For example
Rim width
in inches
Code letter for
flange type
In the interests of sure tracking and
safe steering response, mount winter
tires which are made by the same man-
ufacturer and which have the same
tread configuration at all four wheels.
Symbol for full-drop
center rim
Rim diameter in inches
Hump on the 2 rim shoulders
Mount only winter tires which have
been approved by BMW. Any BMW
center will be glad to provide you with
information on the best winter tires for
your particular driving conditions.
Protect valve inserts against dirt using
screw-on valve stem caps. Dirt in the
valves frequently leads to slow leaks.
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Winter tires
Snow chains*
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Use narrow-link BMW snow chains on
summer or winter tires only in pairs and
only on the rear wheels. Comply with all
manufacturer's safety precautions
when mounting the chains.
Do not exceed specified
maximum speeds
Storage
Store tires in a cool, dry place, away
from light whenever possible. Protect
the tires against contact with oil, grease
and fuel.
Never exceed the maximum
speed for which the tires are
rated.
Unprofessional attempts by laymen to
service tires can lead to damage and
accidents.
Have this work performed by skilled
professionals only. Any BMW center
has the required technical knowledge
and the proper equipment and will be
happy to assist you.<
Tire condition, tire pressure
Winter tires display a perceptible loss in
their ability to cope with winter driving
conditions once the tread wears to be-
low 0.16 in (4 mm), and should thus be
replaced.
Comply with the specified tire inflation
pressures – and be sure to have the
wheel and tire assemblies balanced ev-
ery time you change the tires.
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