Minimum tread depth
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and pos‐
sible tire failure.◀
RSC – Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
page 195.
Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's
circumference and have the legally required
minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
M+S
They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI,
Tread Wear Indicator.
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than
summer tires.
Tire damage
XL
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob‐
jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:
Tire tread
▷
▷
Unusual vibrations during driving.
Summer tires
Unusual handling such as a strong tendency
to pull to the left or right.
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12
in/3 mm.
In case of tire damage
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; otherwise,
there is the increased risk of an accident.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
Drive carefully to the next service center or tire
shop.
0.16
in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
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| Tags | BMW E89, BMW sDrive35is, BMW Z4 sDrive35i, sDrive30i |
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