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Information for your safety

The factory-approved radial tires are

matched to the vehicle and have been

selected to provide optimum safety and

driving comfort on your vehicle.

It is not merely the tire's service life, but

also driving comfort and – above all else

– driving safety that depend on the

condition of the tires and the mainte-

nance of the specified tire pressure.

Incorrect inflation pressure is a frequent

cause of tire damage. It also signifi-

cantly influences the roadholding ability

of your BMW.

Check tire inflation pressures on a

regular basis (refer to page 27), at

least every two weeks and before

beginning a longer trip. If this is not

done, incorrect tire pressures can

cause driving instability and tire

damage, ultimately resulting in acci-

dents.<

Tire tread – Tire damage

Inspect your tires frequently for tread

wear, signs of damage and for foreign

objects lodged in the tread. Check the

tread depth.

Tread depth should not be allowed to

go below 0.12 in (3 mm), even though

the legally specified minimum tread

depth is only 0.063 in (1.6 mm). At a

tread depth of 0.063 in (1.6 mm), tread

depth indicators (arrow) in the tread-

groove base will indicate that the legally

permissible wear limit has been

reached. Below 0.12 in (3 mm) tread

depth, there is an increased risk of

aquaplaning, even at relatively

moderate speeds and with only small

amounts of water on the road.

Do not drive on a deflated (flat)

tire. A flat tire greatly impairs

steering and braking response, and can

lead to complete loss of control over

the vehicle.

Avoid overloading the vehicle so that

the permitted load on the tires is not

exceeded. Overloading can lead to

overheating and increases the rate at

which damage develops inside the

tires. You could have a blowout as a

result.

Unusual vibrations encountered during

normal vehicle operation can indicate

tire failure or some other vehicle defect,

This is also true for irregularities in the

vehicle's handling characteristics, such

as a pronounced tendency to pull to the

left or right. Should this occur, respond

by immediately reducing your speed.

Proceed carefully to the nearest BMW

center or professional tire center, or

have the vehicle towed in to have it and

its tires inspected.

Tire damage (up to and including blow-

outs) can endanger the lives of both the

vehicle occupants and other road

users.<

Tire inflation pressure Tire condition

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