114nWheel and tire combinations
All season and winter tires:
The right choice
Codes on tires and wheels
Use only wheels and tires
The code on the tires has the following
meaning.
Q
T
M+S = up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
M+S = up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
M+S = up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
approved by BMW for the corre-
sponding vehicle model, as otherwise
the tires may make contact with the
body as the result of tolerances despite
the same nominal size being used,
resulting in serious accidents. If non-
approved wheels and tires are used,
BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,
and therefore cannot be held liable for
driving safety.<
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Codes on radial tires:
Codes on light-alloy wheels:
Example:
Example:
205/60 R 15 91 H
7
J
x 15
H
2
Nominal width
in mm
Rim width
in inches
Aspect ratio in %
Belt rating ID code
for radial tires
Code letter for
flange type
Wheel diameter in inches
Load rating
Symbol for full-drop
center rim
For wheel and tire specifications
approved by BMW, refer to the informa-
tion beginning on page 116.
(not on ZR tires)
Speed rating
(before R on ZR tires)
Rim diameter in inches
Hump on the 2 rim shoulders
Protect valve inserts against dirt by
The correct wheel and tire combi-
nation affects different systems
such as ABS and ASC+T/DSC*. The
function of these systems is impaired if
improper wheel and tire combinations
are used.
The speed rating indicates the
approved maximum speed for the tire.
using screw-on valve caps. Dirt in the
valve inserts frequently causes a slow
loss in tire pressure.
Summer tires:
S
T
=
=
=
=
=
=
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)
Storage
Store tires in a cool, dry place,
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V
W
Y
For this reason, use only tires of the
same manufacture and tread configura-
tion. In the event of a flat tire, for
example, remount the approved wheel
and tire combination as soon as
possible.<
protecting them against light whenever
possible. Protect the tires against
contact with oil, grease and fuel.
ZR = over 149 mph (240 km/h)
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