New wheels and tires
Snow chains*
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tire center, preferably your BMW cen-
ter. Observe any country-specific regu-
tires, or vice versa, use only Run Flat
tires since no spare wheel is available
Only certain snow chains have been
tested by BMW and determined and
lations, e.g. on making a corresponding in the event of a flat. Your BMW center
approved as roadworthy. Consult your
BMW center for details. BMW recom-
mends using only these approved fine-
link snow chains. Use them in pairs on
either summer or winter tires, but only
on both rear wheels.
entry in the vehicle documents.
wil be glad to advise you.
The factory-approved radial belt tires
are matched to your vehicle and pro-
vide optimum safety and driving com-
fort when used properly.
Observing speed ratings:
Never exceed the maximum
speed for which the winter tires
are rated. Unprofessional attempts by
Comply with all manufacturer's safety
Run Flat tires
laymen to service tires can lead to dam- precautions when mounting the chains.
age and accidents. Have this work per-
formed by skilled professionals only.
The technicians at your BMW center
will be glad to assist you with the
required professional knowledge and
specialized equipment.<
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph /
50 km/h when using snow chains.
If your vehicle is equipped with Run Flat
tires, refer to Run Flat tires, use only
these tires since no spare wheel is
available in the event of a flat.
You cannot mount snow chains with the
following tires:
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225/50 R 16
225/45 R 17
245/40 R 17
225/40 R 18
255/35 R 18.
Special characteristics of winter
tires
Storage
BMW recommends the use of winter
tires for operation under winter road
conditions. While all-season tires with
M+S designation provide better winter
traction than summer tires, they gener-
ally do not achieve the full performance
of winter tires.
Always store tires in a cool, dry place.
Store them away from light whenever
possible. Protect the tires against con-
tact with oil, grease and fuel. Do not
exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
sures specified on the tire sidewall.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Moni-
tor after mounting snow chains to
the tires.
When driving with snow chains, it may
be useful to turn off the DSC for a short
time, refer to page 92.<
Run Flat tires:
If your vehicle is equipped with Run Flat
tires, refer to Run Flat tires, please note
the following: when mounting new tires
or replacing summer tires with winter
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 325Ci, BMW 330Ci, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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