BMW 5 E60 E61 owners manual page 176

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even when only small amounts of water are Replacing wheels/tires present on the road surface. As winter tires display a noticeable loss in Unprofessional attempts by laymen to their ability to cope with cold-weather driv- service tires can lead to damage and ing conditions once the tread wears to accidents. Have this work performed by below 0.16 in/4 mm, to ensure continued skilled professionals only. The technicians safety you should always have such tires at your BMW center will be glad to assist replaced. you with the required professional knowl- edge and specialized equipment.< The correct combination of wheels and tires is another vital factor in ensuring reli- able operation of various vehicle systems such as ABS and DSC. Have the wheel and tire assemblies bal- Wheels and tires anced every time either a wheel or a tire is replaced. BMW does not recommend the use of Wear indicators at the tread-groove base, retreaded tires, as otherwise driving refer to arrow, are distributed over the tire's safety may be reduced. Possible variations circumference and are marked on the side in the design and the age – which could be of the tire with TWI – Tread Wear Indicator. substantial – of the carcasses can lead to These indicators signal at a tread depth of unusually rapid wear.< 0.063 in/1.6 mm that the legal wear limit The right wheels and tires has been reached. BMW recommends that you use only Tire damage wheel and tire combinations that Unusual vibrations encountered dur- BMW has tested and approved for your ing normal vehicle operation can indi-particular vehicle. Variations in factors such cate tire failure or some other vehicle as manufacturing tolerances mean that defect. This can, for example, be caused by even wheels and tires with identical official driving over curbs. These kinds of prob- size ratings could actually have different lems may also be signaled by other dimensions than the approved units – these changes in vehicle response, such as a differences could lead to body contact, and strong tendency to pull to the left or right. with it the risk of severe accidents. If non- Should this occur, respond by immediately approved wheels and tires are used, BMW reducing your speed. Carefully proceed – cannot evaluate their suitability, and there- or have your vehicle towed – to the nearest fore cannot be held liable for driving BMW center or tire dealer to have the safety.< wheels or tires inspected. Tire damage, To maintain good handling and vehicle extending to sudden and complete loss of response, use only tires of a single tread pressure in extreme cases, can pose a configuration from a single manufacturer. potentially lethal safety hazard for the vehi-After a flat tire, always remember to have cle's occupants and other road users the specified wheel and tire combination alike.< remounted on the vehicle as soon as pos- sible. Recommended tire brands BMW tests certain tire brands for each tire size, classifies them as road-safe and 174 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG

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