BMW M COUPE 2002 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 105)

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Tire replacement Wheel and tire combinations

Tire age

BMW recommends the replacement of

all tires after 6 years at the latest, even

if a tire life of 10 years is possible.

The date on which the tire was manu-

factured is indicated by the code on the

sidewall:

DOT ... 4101 means that the tire was

produced in the 41st week of the year

2001.

Following wheel/tire changes

Following wheel and/or tire replace-

ment you will need to reinitialize both

the Flat Tire Monitor and the sequential

M gearbox

* SMG II, refer to pages 65,

78.

The right choice

Use only wheels and tires

approved by BMW for the corre-

sponding vehicle model, as otherwise

the tires may make contact with the

body as the result of tolerances despite

the same nominal size being used,

resulting in serious accidents. If non-

approved wheels and tires are used,

BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,

and therefore cannot be held liable for

driving safety.<

BMW tests certain tire brands for each

tire size, classifies them as road-safe

and approves them. Consult your BMW

center for more information. Observe

any country-specific regulations, e.g.

on making a corresponding entry in the

vehicle documents.

The correct wheel and tire combi-

nation affects different systems

such as ABS, DSC, Flat Tire Monitor.

The function of these systems is

impaired if improper wheel and tire

combinations are used.

For this reason, use only tires of the

same brand and tread pattern on the

vehicle and, for example, restore the

approved wheel and tire combination

following a flat tire as soon as possible.<

The use of rims and lug bolts that

do not meet the specifications of

the original factory-installed equipment

will affect the safe operation of your

vehicle and may cause an accident and

personal injury.

Never mix tires of different design, such

as steel-belted radials with radial bias-

belted or bias-ply tires, etc. Mixing tire

types will adversely affect roadholding

and can lead to loss of vehicle

control.<

Storage

Store tires in a cool, dry place,

protecting them against light whenever

possible. Protect the tires against

contact with oil, grease and fuel.

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