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Tire identification marks
Knowledge of the labeling on the side
of the tire makes it easier to identify and
choose the right tires.
DOT code:
e.g.
DOT quality grades
Tread wear
DOT xxxx xxx 3603
Manufacturer's code
for tire brand
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
Tire size
Tire size and tire model
Tire age
e.g.
235/65 R 17 104 H
All passenger car tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades.<
Nominal width
in mm
Tire age
Cross-sectional
relationship in X
The manufacturer of your BMW recom-
mends that all tires, i.e. including the
spare wheel, be replaced regardless of
the actual wear after 6 years at the lat-
est.
Tread wear
Belted construction radial
Rim diameter in inches
The tread wear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course.
Load index,
not with ZR tires
The tire's date of manufacture is indi-
cated on the sidewall:
DOT ... 3603 indicates that the tire was
manufactured in week 36 of 2003.
Speed code letter,
with ZR tires before the R
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half, 1g, times as
well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate.
Speed code letter:
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Q = up to 105 mph/160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example:
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guide-
lines of the U.S. Department of Trans-
port.
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW X5 Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E53, BMW X5 3.0i, BMW X5 4.4i, BMW X5 4.8is |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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