Wheels and tires -> Repairing a flat tire for your BMW i8 2014-2020

Wheels and tires  
MOBILITY  
Maximum speed of winter tires  
Repairing a flat tire  
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher  
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,  
then attach a label showing the permissible maxi‐  
mum speed in the field of view. The label is avail‐  
able from a dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Safety measures  
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from  
passing traffic and on solid ground.  
Switch on the hazard warning system.  
With winter tires mounted, observe and do not  
exceed the permissible maximum speed.  
Secure the vehicle against rolling away by  
setting the parking brake.  
Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels  
are in the straight-ahead position and engage  
the steering wheel lock.  
Rotating wheels between axles  
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the ve‐  
hicle and ensure that they remain outside the  
immediate area in a safe place, such as be‐  
hind a guardrail.  
Warning  
Rotating tires between the axles on vehicles  
with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the front  
and rear axles can cause damage to the tires  
and the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Do  
not rotate the tires between the axles on vehi‐  
cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the  
front and rear axles.  
If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an  
appropriate distance.  
Snow chains  
Safety information  
Warning  
Different wear patterns can occur on the front  
and rear axles depending on individual driving  
conditions. The tires can be rotated in pairs be‐  
tween the axles to achieve even wear. Further in‐  
formation is available from a dealer's service cen‐  
ter or another qualified service center or repair  
shop. After rotating, check the tire pressure and  
correct, if needed.  
With the mounting of snow chains on unsuita‐  
ble tires, the snow chains can come into con‐  
tact with vehicle parts. There may be a risk of  
accident or risk of damage to property. Only  
mount snow chains on tires that are designated  
by their manufacturer as suitable for the use of  
snow chains.  
Storing tires  
Tire inflation pressure  
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐  
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.  
Warning  
Storage  
Insufficiently tight snow chains may damage  
tires and vehicle components. There may be a  
risk of accident or risk of damage to property.  
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐  
ficiently tight. Re-tighten as needed according  
to the snow chain manufacturer's instructions.  
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry and dark  
place.  
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,  
grease, and solvents.  
Do not leave tires in plastic bags.  
Remove dirt from wheels or tires.  
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