BMW 316I, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Never exceed the maximum
speed laid down for the winter
tyres fitted to your car.
Lack of expert knowledge or incorrect
handling of tyres can cause damage
and lead to accidents.
All work on tyres should therefore be
carried out only by experts.
BMW Service will gladly place its spe-
cialised knowledge and facilities at your
disposal.
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Tyre condition and tyre pressures
Below a tread depth of 4 mm (3/16 in),
winter tyres become noticeably less
suitable for winter driving conditions
and should therefore be replaced for
safety reasons.
Keep to the specified tyre pressures
and have the wheels and tyres rebal-
anced each time the wheels are
changed or new tyres fitted.
Snow chains*
Fine link BMW snow chains may be fit-
ted to either summer or winter tyres,
but only to both rear wheels.
BMW 325xi, 330xi, 330xd: only under
extreme circumstances – vehicle stuck
on one side or if a tyre is inaccessible –
is it permissible to fit a chain to one rear
wheel for a short time.
When fitting, comply with the manufac-
turer's instructions.
Snow chains cannot be fitted to tyres of
the following sizes:
225/50 R 16
225/45 R 17
245/40 R 17
255/35 R 18
Winter tyres
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