BMW 7 E65 owners manual page 190

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The correct combination of wheels Tire condition, tire pressure and tires is a vital factor in ensuring Because winter tires display a noticeable reliable operation of various vehicle sys- loss in their ability to cope with cold-wea- tems such as ABS and DSC. ther driving conditions once the tread It is therefore important to ensure that tires wears to below 0.16 in (4 mm), to ensure from a single manufacturer with a single continued safety you should always have tread configuration are always mounted on such tires replaced. all vehicle wheels; after a flat tire, always Always maintain the specified inflation remember to have the specified wheel and pressures in all tires, and remember to tire combination remounted on the vehicle have the wheel and tire assemblies bal- as soon as possible.< anced every time either a wheel or a tire is Storage replaced. Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry Wheels and tiresplace with as little exposure to light as pos-Snow chains* sible. Always protect tires against all con- tact with oil, grease and fuels. BMW only tests certain snow chains, clas- sifies them as road-safe and approves them. Consult your BMW center for more Special characteristics of information. BMW recommends only using winter tires these approved, narrow-link snow chains. These snow chains are approved exclusi- Choosing the right tire vely for use in pairs on the rear wheels, and BMW recommends winter tires – M+S tires should only be mounted on tires with the for use in cold winter driving conditions. dimensions 245/50 R 18. Observe the Although all-season M+S tires provide manufacturer's instructions when installing better winter traction than standard snow chains. Do not exceed a vehicle summer tires with H, V, W and ZR speed speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) with the chains ratings, they generally fail to provide the mounted. same levels of cold-weather performance as winter tires. When mounting, always install winter tires of a single tread configuration and from a single manufacturer on all four wheels to ensure safe tracking and secure steering response. Observing speed ratings Never exceed the maximum speed for which the winter tires are rated. Unprofessional attempts by laymen to ser- vice tires can lead to damage and acci- dents. Have this work performed by skilled pro- fessionals only. The technicians at your BMW center will be glad to assist you with the required professional knowledge and specialized equipment.< 188 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG

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