New wheels and tires
121
The correct wheels and tires
The factory-approved radial belt tires
are matched to your vehicle and pro-
vide optimum safety and driving com-
fort when used properly.
Storage
BMW recommends using only
wheels and tires that have been
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.
tested and approved by BMW for the
particular vehicle model, as otherwise
body contact and serious accidents can
result despite the use of the same nom-
inal size, e.g. due to manufacturing tol-
erances. If non-approved wheels and
tires are used, BMW cannot evaluate
Special characteristics of winter
tires
BMW recommends the use of winter
tires for operation under winter road
conditions. While all-season tires with
their suitability, and therefore cannot be M+S designation provide better winter
held liable for driving safety.<
traction than summer tires, they gener-
ally do not achieve the full performance
of winter tires.
To maintain good handling characteris-
tics, only use a full set of tires of the
same brand and tread configuration.
After a flat tire, have the previous wheel
and tire combination restored as soon
as possible.
Observing speed ratings
Never exceed the maximum
speed for which the winter tires
are rated. Unprofessional attempts by
laymen to service tires can lead to dam-
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
Recommended tire sizes and
brands
For each tire size, certain tire brands
have been tested, classified as road-
safe and approved by BMW. You can
find out about these from a professional specialized equipment.<
tire center, preferably your BMW cen-
ter. Observe any country-specific regu-
lations, e.g. on making a corresponding
entry in the vehicle documents.
Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 515 - �09/04 BMW AG
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | BMW E46, BMW M3 Manuals |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)