BMW x5 2000 Manual Do Utilizador

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Tire replacement

Tire rotation

Tire age

The date on which the tire was manu-
factured is indicated by the code on the
sidewall:
DOT ... 419 indicates that the tire was
manufactured in Week 41 of 1999.

BMW recommends the replacement of
all tires when the tires are no more than
6 years old, even if a tire life of 10 years
is possible.

Spare tires over 6 years old should be
used only in case of emergency. Such a
tire should be replaced by a new tire
immediately, and should not be
mounted together with new tires.

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 interests of
safety and maintaining optimal handling
characteristics, tire rotation is not rec-
ommended.

When considering the potential eco-
nomic benefits of interaxle tire rotation,
you must decide whether the expense
of having the tires rotated is likely to be
amortized during the anticipated exten-
sion in tire life. In principle, interaxle tire
rotation should be performed at short
intervals, with a maximum of
3,000 miles (5,000 km). Consult your
authorized BMW center for more infor-
mation.

Should you decide to rotate the tires, it
is essential that you comply with the
following:
Rotate tires on the same side only,
since braking characteristics and road
grip could otherwise be adversely af-
fected.
Following tire rotation, correct the tire
inflation pressure.

If different tire sizes are mounted
on the front and rear axles (refer to

page

132

), the wheels may not be ro-

tated from one axle to the other.