BMW SERIE 3 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 270)

Approved wheels and tires

The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐

mends that you use only wheels and tires that

have been approved for your particular vehicle

model.

For example, despite having the same official

size ratings, variations can lead to body contact

and with it, the risk of severe accidents.

The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot evalu‐

ate non-approved wheels and tires to determine

if they are suited for use, and therefore cannot

ensure the operating safety of the vehicle if they

are mounted.◀

Recommended tire brands

For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐

hicle recommends certain tire brands. These

can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.

With proper use, these tires meet the highest

standards for safety and handling.

New tires

Due to technical factors associated with their

manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐

tion potential until after an initial breaking-in pe‐

riod.

Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/

300 km.

Retreaded tires

The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐

ommend the use of retreaded tires.

Retreaded tires

Possibly substantial variations in the de‐

sign and age of the tire casing structures can

limit service life and have a negative impact on

road safety.◀

Winter tires

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends

winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures

below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.

Although so-called all-season M+S tires do pro‐

vide better winter traction than summer tires,

they do not provide the same level of perform‐

ance as winter tires.

Maximum speed of winter tires

If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher

than the permissible speed for the winter tires,

then display a corresponding sign in the field of

vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire spe‐

cialist or from your service center.

Maximum speed for winter tires

Do not exceed the maximum speed for the

winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐

dents can occur.◀

Run-flat tires

If you are already using run-flat tires, for your

own safety you should replace them only with

the same kind. No spare tire is available in the

case of a flat tire. Your service center will be glad

to advise you.

Rotating wheels between axles

The manufacturer of your vehicle advises

against swapping wheels between the front and

rear axles.

This can impair the handling characteristics.

Storage

Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with

as little exposure to light as possible.

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