Observe all national and local maximum speed
limits, otherwise violations of the law could
occur.
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
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
245/45
255/40
285/35
R 18 100 V XL M+S
ZR 19
35/240
36/250
-
38/260
-
35/240
36/250
-
38/260
-
41/280
41/280
-
46/320
-
ZR 19
36/250
36/250
46/320
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 232.
Tire identification marks
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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 xxxx xxx 3307
Tire size
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire age
e.g.
285/35 ZR 19
245/45 R 18 100 V
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Belted construction – radial
Rim diameter in inches
Carrying capacity ID-code
(not in ZR tires)
Speed code letter
(in ZR tires before the R)
Tire age
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding: DOT ... 3307 indicates that the
tire was manufactured in week 33 of 2007.
BMW recommends that you replace all tires
after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last
for 10 years. This also concerns the tire of the
spare wheel.
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
Z = over 150 mph/240 km/h
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Tread wear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
201
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