BMW 2004 525i Sedan Manual Do Proprietário

Wheels and tires

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545i

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 mph160 km/h

T = up to 118 mph190 km/h

H = up to 131 mph210 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 date of manufacture of the tires is
marked on the tires themselves:
DOT ... 3603 means that the tire was made
in the 36th week of 2003.

BMW recommends that you replace all
tires after 6 years at the latest, indepen-

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 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

200

e.g.

Nominal width
in mm
Aspect ratio in X
Radial type
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating
(not on ZR tires)
Speed rating
(before R on ZR tires)

205/60 R

15 91 W

e.g.

Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and
tire design
Tire age

DOT xxxx xxx 3602