550i
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
61/420
Compact wheel*:
T 135/80 R 17 102 M
Traveling speeds
up to max. of
Traveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
100
mph/160 km/h
All pressure specifications
in the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
245/40
R 18 93 Y
32/220
38/260
38/260
32/220
32/220
35/240
38/260
33/230
38/260
41/280
45/310
245/45
245/45
225/50
225/50
R 17 95 W
R 17 99 V M+S XL
R 17 94 H M+S
R 17 94 W
32/220
245/40
R 18 97 V M+S XL
33/230
32/220
39/270
35/240
33/230
32/220
39/270
32/220
39/270
33/230
46/320
38/260
Front: 245/40 R 18 93 Y
Rear: 275/35 R 18 95 Y
Front: 245/35 R 19 93 Y XL
Rear: 275/30 R 19 96 Y XL
35/240
39/270
33/230
38/260
38/260
45/310
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 263.
Tire identification marks
Speed letter
Q= up to 100 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
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
e.g.
225/50 R 17 94 W
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio inΞ
Tire Identification Number
Belted construction – radial
Rim diameter in inches
Carrying capacity ID-code
(not in ZR tires)
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
Speed code letter
(in ZR tires before the R)
e.g.
DOT xxxx xxx 1008
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire age
227
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| Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 525i, BMW 525xi, BMW 530i, BMW 530xi, BMW 550i, BMW E61 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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