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Tire rotation

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Tire age

Between the axles

Quality grades can be found where ap- The date on which the tire was manu-

The tread wear patterns at the front end

factured is indicated by the code on the differ from those at the rear – the actual

plicable on the tire sidewall between

tread shoulder and maximum section

width. For example:

sidewall: patterns will vary according to individ-

DOT ... 179 means that the tires were ual driving conditions. In the interests of

manufactured in the 17th week of 1999. safety and maintaining optimal handling

Treadwear 200 Traction AA

Temperature A

characteristics, tire rotation is not

recommended.

BMW recommends the replacement of

all tires when the tires are no more than

6 years old, even if a tire life of 10 years If a proposed interaxle rotation of tires

Do not use retreaded tires, since

driving safety may be impaired by is possible.

their use. This is due to the possible

is based on economic considerations,

one should consider whether the costs

for the rotation are likely to be recap-

tured by any increase in the service life

of the tires which might be realized. Ro-

tation should always be carried out at

short intervals, with a maximum of

3,000 miles (5,000 km). Consult your

BMW center for more information.

Spare tires over 6 years old should be

variations in casing structures and, in

some cases, to their extreme age, fac-

tors that can lead to a decrease in their

durability.<

used only in case of emergency. Such a

tire should be replaced by a new tire

immediately, and should not be

mounted together with new tires.

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Tire rotation

Wheel and tire combinations

139n

Should you decide to rotate the tires,

it is essential to comply with the follow-

ing:

The right choice

Codes on tires and wheels

Use only tires approved by BMW. Refer The tire codes will aid you in selecting

to page 142.

the correct tire.

Rotate tires on the same side only,

since braking characteristics and road

grip could otherwise be adversely af-

fected.

Because of the high speeds this vehicle

can reach, the use of specific tire

brands, specifications and dimensions

is mandatory. Consult any BMW center

Codes on radial tires:

For example

235/60 R 16 100W

Nominal width

in mm

Following rotation, correct the tire infla- for details.

tion pressure. Comply with national, state, or provin-

cial regulations.

Aspect ratio in %

Radial tire code

Rim diameter in inches

Load rating

If different tire sizes are mounted

on the front and rear axles

(page 142), the tires may not be rotated

from one axle to the other.<

The correct wheel-tire combina-

(not on ZR tires)

Speed rating

(before R on ZR tires)

tion affects different systems such

as ABS, ATC, ASC+T/DSC. The func-

tion of these systems is impaired if im-

proper wheel-tire combinations are

used.

The speed rating indicates the ap-

proved maximum speed for the tire.

For this reason, use only tires of the

same brand and tread pattern. In the

event of a flat tire, for example, remount

the approved wheel-tire combination as

soon as possible.<

Summer tires:

= up to 112 mph (180 km/h)

= up to 118 mph (190 km/h)

= up to 130 mph (210 km/h)

= up to 149 mph (240 km/h)

= up to 167 mph (270 km/h)

= up to 186 mph (300 km/h)

ZR = over 149 mph (240 km/h)

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