BMW Part-No. 01 41 0 157 628 Manual Do Utilizador

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Wheel and tire combinations
The right choice
BMW recommends using only 
wheels and tires that have been 
approved by BMW for your particular 
vehicle model, as otherwise body con-
tact and serious accidents can result 
despite the use of the same nominal 
size, e.g. due to manufacturing toler-
ances. If non-approved wheels and 
tires are used, BMW cannot evaluate 
their suitability, and therefore cannot be 
held liable for driving safety.
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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.
Therefore, only use tires of the same 
brand and same tread configuration on 
the vehicle and, for example following a 
tire failure, restore the approved wheel 
and tire combination as soon as possi-
ble.
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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 con-
trol.
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Storage
Always store tires in a cool, dry place. 
Store them away from light whenever 
possible. Protect the tires against con-
tact with oil, grease and fuel.
Do not exceed the maximum tire infla-
tion pressures specified on the tire 
sidewall.
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