BMW M COUPE 2002 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 106)

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Special characteristics of winter tires Snow chains

Choosing the right tire

BMW recommends winter tires (M+S

radial tires) for operation under adverse

winter driving conditions. So-called all-

season tires with the M+S identification

mark do indeed possess better winter

traction than summer tires that have the

H, V, W, Y and ZR speed ratings, they

generally fail to provide the same levels

of performance as snow tires.

In the interest of safe tracking and

steering response, install winter tires

made by the same manufacturer having

the same tread configuration on all four

wheels.

Do not exceed specified

maximum speeds

Never exceed the maximum

speed for which winter tires are

rated.

Unprofessional attempts by laymen to

service tires can lead to damage and

accidents.

Have this work performed by skilled

professionals only. Any BMW center

has the required technical knowledge

and the proper equipment and will be

happy to assist you.<

Tire condition, tire pressure

Once winter tires wear to a tread depth

of less than 0.16 in (4 mm), their perfor-

mance under winter driving conditions

deteriorates noticeably. Worn tires

should therefore be replaced for safety

considerations.

Inflate tires to specified pressure and

have the wheels balanced every time

the tires or wheels have been replaced.

Use narrow-link BMW snow chains

* on

winter tires in pairs only and only on the

rear wheels. Comply with all manufac-

turer's safety precautions when

mounting the chains. Do not exceed a

maximum speed of 30 mph (50 km/h)

with snow chains.

After mounting or removing snow

chains, always reinitialize the sequential

M gearbox

* SMG II, refer to page 65.

It is not possible to mount snow

chains on tires with 18- and

19-inch wheels.

Deactivate the Flat Tire Monitor when

using snow chains. Malfunction warn-

ings and undetected losses in pressure

are a possibility when driving with snow

chains.

For additional information, refer to

page 77.<

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