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s Wheels and tires tireTire inflation pressures> Load conditions > Maximum allowable driving speed andInformation for your safety It is not merely the tires' service life, but also Tire inflation pressures for driving up to driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving 100 mph or 160km/h eelssafety that depend on the condition of the tires For normal driving up to 100mph or 160km/h and the maintenance of the specified tire pres-and to achieve optimum driving comfort, adjust sure. pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- sures listed on the following page in the col- Wh Checking pressure umns for traveling speeds up to a maximum of Only check tire inflation pressure when the 100mph or 160km/h. tires are cold. This means after a maximum of These tire inflation pressures can also be found 1.25miles/2km driving or when the vehicle has on the driver's-side door post when the driver's been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are door is open. warm, the tire inflation pressure is higher. Check the tire inflation pressure regularly and correct it, if necessary: at least twice a month and before starting long trips. If you fail to observe this precaution you may be driving on tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condi- tion that can not only compromise your vehi- cle's driving stability, but also lead to tire dam- age and the risk of an accident. Do not drive on a flat tire. A flat tire will seriously impair your vehicle's handling and braking response. The maximum permissible speed for Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to loss of these tire pressures is 100 mph or control over the vehicle.<160km/h. Do not exceed this speed, otherwise After correcting the tire inflation pressure, tire damage and accidents could occur.< reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Tire inflation pressures for driving page79, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, above 100 mph or 160km/h refer to page80.< In order to drive at maximum speeds in Inflation pressure specificationsexcess of 100mph or 160km/h, adjust The table below provides all the correct inflation pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient sures listed on the following page in the col- temperature. umns for traveling speeds including those exceeding 100mph or 160km/h. Otherwise tire The inflation pressures apply to the tire damage and accidents could occur<. sizes approved and tire brands recom-Observe all national and local maximum speed mended by BMW; a list of these is available limits, otherwise violations of the laws could from your BMW center.< occur. For correct identification of the right tire infla- tion pressures, observe the following: > Tire sizes for your vehicle 196

owners manual BMW M3 E92

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