BMW 2006 M6 Coupe Manual Do Proprietário

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Observe all national and local maximum speed
limits, otherwise violations of the law could
occur.

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

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
Z = over 150 mph/240 km/h

Tire Identification Number

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

Tire age

The tire's date of manufacture is indicated on
the sidewall:
DOT ... 0806 indicates that a tire was manufac-
tured in week 8 of the year 2006.
BMW recommends replacing all tires at least
every 6 years, even if some tires may last for
10 years. This also concerns the tire of the
spare wheel

Tire size

Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds

up to max. of

100 mph/160 km/h

Traveling speeds

including those exceeding

100 mph/160 km/h

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

245/45 R 18 100 V XL M+S

35/240

38/260

35/240

38/260

41/280

46/320

255/40 ZR 19

33/230

41/280

285/35 ZR 19

36/250

46/320

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

200

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)

245/45 R 18 100 V

285/35

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

DOT xxxx xxx 0806