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Wheel and tire combinations
The right choice
.
Due to the high speeds this vehicle can
reach, the use of specific brands, spec-
ifications and sizes is mandatory. Con-
sult any BMW center for details.
Comply with all local/national regula-
tions.
reach, the use of specific brands, spec-
ifications and sizes is mandatory. Con-
sult any BMW center for details.
Comply with all local/national regula-
tions.
The correct wheel-tire combina-
tion affects different systems such
tion affects different systems such
as ABS, ATC and DSC. The function of
these systems is impaired if improper
wheel-tire combinations are used.
For this reason, use only tires of the
same brand and tread pattern. If you
have mounted winter tires and must use
the spare wheel following a flat tire, for
example, remount the approved wheel-
tire combination as soon as possible.
these systems is impaired if improper
wheel-tire combinations are used.
For this reason, use only tires of the
same brand and tread pattern. If you
have mounted winter tires and must use
the spare wheel following a flat tire, for
example, remount the approved wheel-
tire combination as soon as possible.
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Codes on the tires and wheels
The tire codes will aid you in selecting
the correct tire.
the correct tire.
Codes on radial tires:
The speed rating indicates the ap-
proved maximum speed for the tire.
proved maximum speed for the tire.
Summer tires:
S =
up to 112 mph (180 km/h)
T =
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H =
up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V =
up to 150 mph (240 km/h)
W =
up to 167 mph (270 km/h)
Y =
up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR=
over 150 mph (240 km/h)
Example:
Nominal width
in mm
Aspect ratio in X
Belt rating code for
radial tires
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating
Speed rating
in mm
Aspect ratio in X
Belt rating code for
radial tires
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating
Speed rating
235/65 R 17 104 H
All-Season, All-Terrain and Winter tires:
Q M+S
=
up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
T M+S
=
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H M+S
=
up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
Codes stamped on light-alloy wheels:
Protect valve stems from dirt by using
screw-on valve stem caps. Dirt in the
valves frequently leads to slow leaks.
screw-on valve stem caps. Dirt in the
valves frequently leads to slow leaks.
Rim width
in inches
Code letter for
flange type
Symbol for full-drop
center rim
Rim diameter in inches
Special Extended Hump
on the 2 rim shoulders
in inches
Code letter for
flange type
Symbol for full-drop
center rim
Rim diameter in inches
Special Extended Hump
on the 2 rim shoulders
7.5
x 17 SEH 2
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