Overview -> Fuel quality, Tire inflation pressure for Your BMW Z8 Roadster First Generation (2000-2003)

26nFuel quality  
Tire inflation pressure  
The engine uses lead-free gasoline  
only.  
Check tire inflation pressures  
regularly – at least every two  
weeks and before each extended  
journey. Otherwise, incorrect tire pres-  
sure can lead to poor handling, tire  
damage and accidents.<  
Required fuel:  
> Premium Unleaded Gasoline,  
min. 91 AKI  
AKI = Anti Knock Index  
Comply with tire approval  
specifications  
Do not use leaded fuels. The use  
of leaded fuels will cause perma-  
nent damage to the system's oxygen  
sensor and the catalytic converter.<  
The inflation pressures in the table  
apply to tires made by BMW-approved  
manufacturers. Your BMW center is  
familiar with these pressures. Higher  
pressures may be specified for tires  
made by other manufacturers.  
You will find a list of approved tire sizes  
on page 104.  
You will find the tire inflation pressures  
on the door pillar (visible with door  
open).  
Check tire pressures  
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that  
not only meet US standards, but also  
European standards. We recommend  
the exclusive use of BMW-approved  
tires.  
All pressure specifications are indicated  
in psi (kilopascal) for cold tires at  
ambient temperature (refer also to the  
next page).  
Remember to reactivate the Flat  
Tire Monitor after every wheel or  
tire change, refer to page 67.<  
Tire inflation pressure  
27n  
BMW  
Tires  
All pressure specifications in the table are  
indicated in psi (kilopascal) for cold tires  
(cold = ambient temperature)  
Front: 245/45 R 18 96 W  
Rear: 275/40 R 18 99 W  
245/45 R 18 96 H M+S  
35 (240)  
Z8  
35 (240)  
33 (230)  
41 (280)