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Details of the correct wheel and tyre combina-
tions can be obtained from BMW Service.
The correct wheel and tyre combination also
has an influence on various systems, which
could otherwise malfunction, e.g. ABS, DSC,
xDrive or Run Flat Indicator.
To maintain the car's good road behaviour,
always fit tyres of the same make and tread pat-
tern to all wheels. After a tyre has been dam-
aged, fit the original wheel and tyre combination
again as soon as possible.
Recommended makes of tyre
Certain makes of tyre are recommended by
BMW for each tyre size. They are marked with a
clearly visible BMW designation on the side wall
of the tyre.
When properly used, these tyres meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.
Special characteristics of winter tyres
BMW recommends you to fit winter tyres if the
car is used for driving in wintry conditions.
Although all-season tyres with an M+S marking
have better winter characteristics than summer
tyres, they do not normally match the perform-
ance of winter tyres.
Speed limit for tyres, noting
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tyres fitted to your car; failure to do
so could result in tyre damage and accidents.
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If the car is capable of speeds higher than that
permitted for the winter tyres, a sticker stating
the maximum permitted speed for the tyres fit-
ted must be displayed in your field of view. Spe-
cialist tyre dealers and BMW Service can supply
these labels.
Tyre storage
Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and prefer-
ably dark place when not in use. Protect tyres
against contamination from oil, grease and fuel.
Tyre rotation between axles
BMW recommends that you do not rotate the
front and rear wheels by swapping over in either
direction, as this may impair handling charac-
teristics.
Snow chains*
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. BMW Service is able to provide
the details of these makes.
Fit snow chains in pairs and only to the rear
wheels.
When fitting, comply with the snow chain man-
ufacturer's instructions. When snow chains are
in use, do not exceed 50 km/h, approx. 30 mph.
Do not initialise the Run Flat Indicator if
snow chains are fitted, as the instrument
might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, you may find it
helpful to activate DTC temporarily, see
page
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