BMW 2005 545i Sedan Manual Do Proprietário

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Tire identification marks

Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.

Tire size

Speed letter

Q= up to 100 mph/160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 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

Tire Identification Number

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transport.
DOT code:

Tire age

The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding: DOT … 3604 means that the
tire was produced in the 36th week of 2004.
BMW recommends that you replace all tires
after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last
for 10 years.

Tire size

Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in psi/
kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature

225/50 R 17 94 V M+S
225/50 R 17 94 W
245/40 R 18 93 Y
225/50 R 17 94 Q,T,H M+S

32/220

38/260

45/310

245/45 R 17 95 W
245/45 R 17 95 Q,T,H,V M+S

29/200

35/240

42/290

Front: 245/40 R 18 93 Y

32/220

38/260

Rear: 275/35 R 18 95 Y

35/240

42/290

Front: 245/35 R 19 89 Y

32/220

38/260

Rear: 275/30 R 19 92 Y

35/240

42/290

Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102 M

61/420

More details on the permitted load and weights can be found on page

198

e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in

Belted construction – radial
Rim diameter in inches
Carrying capacity ID-code
(not in ZR tires)
Speed code letter
(in ZR tires before the R)

205/60 R

5 91 W

e.g.
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire age

DOT xxxx xxx 3604