BMW Z3 COUPE, Manual

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Tire rotation
Between the axles
The tread wear patterns at the front end
differ from those at the rear – the actual
patterns will vary according to individ-
ual driving conditions. In the interest
of safety and optimal vehicle response,
we advise against rotating tires from
front to rear and vice versa.
If rotating the tires between the axles is
under consideration for economic rea-
sons, the costs for remounting the
wheels must be calculated against any
savings which might result from the
anticipated extension in tire life. Rota-
tion 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.
Should you decide to rotate the tires,
it is essential to comply with the follow-
ing:
Rotate wheels on the same side of the
car only, otherwise braking efficiency
and road grip could be adversely
affected.
Following rotation, correct the tire infla-
tion pressure.
If tires with different sizes are
mounted on the front and rear
axles (refer to the information beginning
on page
116 ), the wheels may not be
rotated from one axle to the other.
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