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Wheels and tires

Pressure specifications

Vehicle equipment

The tire inflation pressure table, refer to

page 186, contains all pressure specifications

for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem‐

perature. Pressure specifications apply to ap‐

proved tire sizes and recommended tire

brands. This information can be obtained from

your service center.

All standard, country-specific and optional

equipment that is offered in the model series is

described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐

ment is also described that is not available in a

vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional

equipment or country variant. This also applies

for safety-related functions and systems.

To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,

please note the following:

▷

Tire sizes of your vehicle.

Tire inflation pressure

Maximum permitted driving speed.

Safety information

Tire inflation pressures up to

100 mph/160 km/h

The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐

sure influence the following:

For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for

optimum driving comfort, note the pressure

values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer

to page 186, and adjust as necessary.

▷

The service life of the tires.

Road safety.

Driving comfort.

Checking the pressure

Only check the tire inflation pressure when the

tires are cold. This means after driving no more

than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has

been parked for at least 2 hours. When the

tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is

higher.

Check the tire inflation pressure regularly

Regularly check the tire inflation pres‐

sure, and correct it as needed: at least twice a

month and before a long trip. If you fail to ob‐

serve this precaution, you may be driving on

tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condition

that may not only compromise your vehicle's

driving stability, but also lead to tire damage

and the risk of an accident.◀

These pressure values can also be found on

the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's

door pillar.

Maximum permissible speed

Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐

wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀

After correcting the tire inflation pressure:

▷

Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.

Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.

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Tire inflation pressure values up to

100 mph/160 km/h

Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

tions in bar/PSI

Front: 225/35 R 20

90 Y XL RSC

2.5 / 36

-

320i

3.0 / 44

Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

tions in bar/PSI

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

4.2 / 60

320i xDrive

225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.2 / 32

+S A/S RSC

2.2 / 32

2.4 / 35

Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

tions in bar/PSI

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.2 / 32

+S A/S RSC

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.2 / 32

+S A/S RSC

2.2 / 32

2.4 / 35

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

Front: 225/50 R 17

94 W RSC

2.2 / 32

-

2.4 / 35

Rear:

255/45 R 17 98 W

RSC

225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.2 / 32

+S A/S RSC

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

Front: 225/45 R 18

91 Y RSC

2.2 / 32

-

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

2.2 / 32

Rear:

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

Front: 225/50 R 17

94 W RSC

2.2 / 32

-

2.4 / 35

Rear:

255/45 R 17 98 W

RSC

Front: 225/40 R 19

89 Y RSC

2.2 / 32

-

2.4/ 35

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

Front: 225/45 R 18

91 Y RSC

2.2 / 32

-

2.2 / 32

Rear:

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

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Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

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Front: 225/40 R 19

89 Y RSC

2.2 / 32

-

Front: 225/45 R 18

91 Y RSC

2.2 / 32

-

2.4 / 35

2.2 / 32

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

Front: 225/35 R 20

90 Y XL RSC

2.5 / 36

-

Front: 225/40 R 19

89 Y RSC

2.2 / 32

-

3.0 / 44

2.4 / 35

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

Front: 225/35 R 20

90 Y XL RSC

2.5 / 36

-

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

4.2 / 60

3.0 / 44

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

328i, 328i xDrive

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

tions in bar/PSI

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

4.2 / 60

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

335i, 335i xDrive

Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

tions in bar/PSI

225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.2 / 32

+S A/S RSC

2.2 / 32

2.4 / 35

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.2 / 32

+S A/S RSC

225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.2 / 32

+S A/S RSC

2.6 / 38

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

Front: 225/50 R 17

94 W RSC

2.2 / 32

-

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

2.4 / 35

Rear:

255/45 R 17 98 W

RSC

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Pressure specifica‐

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Front: 225/45 R 18

91 Y RSC

2.2 / 32

-

Front: 225/50 R 17

94 W RSC

2.2 / 32

-

2.4 / 35

Rear:

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

255/45 R 17 98 W

RSC

Front: 225/40 R 19

89 Y RSC

2.4 / 35

-

Front: 225/45 R 18

91 Y RSC

2.2 / 32

-

2.6 / 38

2.2 / 32

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

Front: 225/35 R 20

90 Y XL RSC

2.6 / 38

-

Front: 225/40 R 19

89 Y RSC

2.2 / 32

-

3.0 / 44

2.4 / 35

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

Front: 225/35 R 20

90 Y XL RSC

2.5 / 36

-

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

4.2 / 60

3.0 / 44

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

328d, 328d xDrive

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

tions in bar/PSI

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

4.2 / 60

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

Tire inflation pressures at max.

speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h

Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h

225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.2 / 32

+S A/S RSC

2.2 / 32

2.4 / 35

In order to drive at maximum speeds in

excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe,

and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for

speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the

relevant table on the following pages. Other‐

wise tire damage and accidents could occur.◀

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.2 / 32

+S A/S RSC

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

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100 mph/160 km/h

Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

tions in bar/PSI

320i, 320i xDrive

Without high-speed tuning feature

Front: 225/40 R 19

89 Y RSC

2.4 / 35

-

2.6 / 38

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

tions in bar/PSI

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

Front: 225/35 R 20

90 Y XL RSC

2.5 / 36

-

3.0 / 44

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.2 / 32

+S A/S RSC

2.7 / 39

2.9 /42

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

4.2 / 60

225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.4 / 35

+S A/S RSC

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

Front: 225/50 R 17

94 W RSC

2.2 / 32

-

2.4 / 35

Rear:

255/45 R 17 98 W

RSC

Front: 225/45 R 18

91 Y RSC

2.4 / 35

-

2.4 / 35

Rear:

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

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Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

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Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

tions in bar/PSI

Front: 225/45 R 18 2.4 / 35

-

91 Y RSC

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

-

2.4 / 35

Rear:

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

Front: 225/40 R 19 2.4 / 35

-

225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.2 / 32

+S A/S RSC

2.7 / 39

2.9 /42

89 Y RSC

-

2.6 / 38

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

2.4 / 35

Front: 225/35 R 20 2.5 / 36

-

90 Y XL RSC

-

3.0 / 44

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

Front: 225/50 R 17 2.2 / 32

-

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

94 W RSC

-

2.4 / 35

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

Rear:

255/45 R 17 98 W

RSC

4.2 / 60

328i

Without high-speed tuning feature

Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

tions in bar/PSI

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.4 / 35

+S A/S RSC

2.9 /42

3.1 / 45

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.6 / 38

+S A/S RSC

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

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Pressure specifications

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Front: 225/50 R 17

94 W RSC

2.4 / 35

-

Front: 225/50 R 17 2.4 / 35

-

94 W RSC

2.6 / 38

-

2.6 / 38

Rear:

255/45 R 17 98 W

RSC

255/45 R 17 98 W

RSC

Front: 225/45 R 18

91 Y RSC

2.6 / 38

-

Front: 225/45 R 18 2.6 / 38

-

91 Y RSC

2.6 / 38

-

2.6 / 38

Rear:

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

Front: 225/40 R 19

89 Y RSC

2.6 / 38

-

Front: 225/40 R 19 2.6 / 38

-

89 Y RSC

2.8 / 41

-

2.8 / 41

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

Front: 225/35 R 20

90 Y XL RSC

2.7 / 39

-

Front: 225/35 R 20 2.7 / 39

-

90 Y XL RSC

3.2 / 46

-

3.2 / 46

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

4.2 / 60

With high-speed tuning feature

328i xDrive

Without high-speed tuning feature

Tire size

Pressure specifications

in bar/PSI

Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

tions in bar/PSI

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

225/50 R 17 94 H M 2.4 / 35

+S RSC

2.9 /42

3.1 / 45

225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.4 / 35

+S A/S RSC

2.9 /42

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

2.6 / 38

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

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225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.6 / 38

+S A/S RSC

3.1 / 45

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

225/50 R 17 94 H M 2.4 / 35

+S RSC

2.9 /42

3.1 / 45

Front: 225/50 R 17

94 W RSC

2.4 / 35

-

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

2.6 / 38

Rear:

255/45 R 17 98 W

RSC

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

Front: 225/50 R 17 2.4 / 35

-

Front: 225/45 R 18

91 Y RSC

2.6 / 38

-

94 W RSC

-

2.6 / 38

Rear:

255/45 R 17 98 W

RSC

Rear:

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

Front: 225/45 R 18 2.6 / 38

-

Front: 225/40 R 19

89 Y RSC

2.6 / 38

-

91 Y RSC

-

2.6 / 38

2.8 / 41

Rear:

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

Front: 225/40 R 19 2.6 / 38

-

Front: 225/35 R 20

90 Y XL RSC

2.7 / 39

-

89 Y RSC

-

2.8 / 41

3.2 / 46

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

Front: 225/35 R 20 2.7 / 39

-

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

90 Y XL RSC

-

3.2 / 46

4.2 / 60

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

With high-speed tuning feature

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

4.2 / 60

335i

Without high-speed tuning feature

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Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.7 / 39

+S A/S RSC

3.2 / 46

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

2.7 / 39

3.2 / 46

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

Front: 225/45 R 18 2.7 / 39

-

91 Y RSC

-

2.8 / 41

Front: 225/45 R 18

91 Y RSC

2.7 / 39

-

Rear:

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

2.8 / 41

Rear:

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

Front: 225/40 R 19 2.7 / 39

-

89 Y RSC

-

3.0 / 44

Front: 225/40 R 19

89 Y RSC

2.7 / 39

-

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

3.0 / 44

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

Front: 225/35 R 20 2.9 /42

-

90 Y XL RSC

-

3.4 / 49

Front: 225/35 R 20

90 Y XL RSC

2.9 /42

-

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

3.4 / 49

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

4.2 / 60

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

4.2 / 60

335i xDrive

Without high-speed tuning feature

With high-speed tuning feature

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Tire size

Pressure specifica‐

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Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.7 / 39

+S A/S RSC

3.2 / 46

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

2.7 / 39

3.2 / 46

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

Front: 225/45 R 18 2.7 / 39

-

91 Y RSC

-

2.8 / 41

Front: 225/45 R 18

91 Y RSC

2.7 / 39

-

Rear:

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

2.8 / 41

Rear:

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

Front: 225/40 R 19 2.7 / 39

-

89 Y RSC

-

3.0 / 44

Front: 225/40 R 19

89 Y RSC

2.7 / 39

-

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

3.0 / 44

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

Front: 225/35 R 20 2.9 /42

-

90 Y XL RSC

-

3.4 / 49

Front: 225/35 R 20

90 Y XL RSC

2.9 /42

-

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

3.4 / 49

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

4.2 / 60

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

4.2 / 60

328d, 328d xDrive

Without high-speed tuning feature

With high-speed tuning feature

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Tire size

Pressure specifications

in bar/PSI

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.4 / 35

+S A/S RSC

2.9 /42

3.1 / 45

225/50 R 17 94 H M 2.4 / 35

+S RSC

2.9 /42

3.1 / 45

225/50 R 17 94 H M

+S RSC

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

2.6 / 38

225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.6 / 38

+S A/S RSC

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

225/45 R 18 91 Y

RSC

Front: 225/50 R 17 2.4 / 35

-

225/45 R 18 95 V M

+S XL RSC

94 W RSC

-

2.6 / 38

Rear:

Front: 225/50 R 17

94 W RSC

2.4 / 35

-

255/45 R 17 98 W

RSC

2.6 / 38

Rear:

255/45 R 17 98 W

RSC

Front: 225/45 R 18 2.6 / 38

-

91 Y RSC

-

2.6 / 38

Rear:

Front: 225/45 R 18

91 Y RSC

2.6 / 38

-

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

2.6 / 38

Rear:

255/40 R 18 95 Y

RSC

Front: 225/40 R 19 2.6 / 38

-

89 Y RSC

-

2.8 / 41

Rear:

Front: 225/40 R 19

89 Y RSC

2.6 / 38

-

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

2.8 / 41

Rear:

255/35 R 19 92 Y

RSC

Front: 225/35 R 20 2.7 / 39

-

90 Y XL RSC

-

3.2 / 46

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

Front: 225/35 R 20

90 Y XL RSC

2.7 / 39

-

3.2 / 46

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

Rear: 255/30 R 20

92 Y XL RSC

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

4.2 / 60

Compact wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

T 135/80 R 17 102

M

4.2 / 60

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DOT Quality Grades

Treadwear

Tire identification marks

Tire size

245/45 R 18 96 Y

Traction AA A B C

Temperature A B C

245: nominal width in mm

45: aspect ratio in %

All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐

eral Safety Requirements in addition to these

grades.

R: radial tire code

18: rim diameter in inches

96: load rating, not for ZR tires

Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating

based on the wear rate of the tire when tested

under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐

ernment test course. For example, a tire

graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,

times as well on the government course as a

tire graded 100. The relative performance of

tires depends upon the actual conditions of

their use, however, and may depart signifi‐

cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐

ing habits, service practices and differences in

road characteristics and climate.

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

Tire Identification Number

DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 1013

xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand

xxx: tire size and tire design

1013: tire age

Traction

The traction grades, from highest to lowest,

are AA, A, B, and C.

Those grades represent the tire's ability to

stop on wet pavement as measured under

controlled conditions on specified government

test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire

marked C may have poor traction performance.

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of

the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Tire age

DOT … 1013: the tire was manufactured in the

10th week 2013.

The traction grade assigned to this tire is

based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,

and does not include acceleration, cornering,

hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

Recommendation

Regardless of wear, replace tires at least every

6 years.

Temperature

The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,

and C, representing the tire's resistance to the

generation of heat and its ability to dissipate

heat when tested under controlled conditions

on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐

terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire

life, and excessive temperature can lead to

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Quality grades can be found where applicable

on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder

and maximum section width.

For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;

Temperature A

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sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds

to a level of performance which all passenger

car tires must meet under the Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band

A represent higher levels of performance on

the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐

quired by law.

Minimum tread depth

Temperature grade for this tire

The temperature grade for this tire is es‐

tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and

not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐

tion, or excessive loading, either separately or

in combination, can cause heat buildup and

possible tire failure.

Wear indicators are distributed around the

tire's circumference and have the legally re‐

quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.

They are marked on the side of the tire with

TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.

If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀

RSC – Run-flat tires

Run-flat tires, refer to page 199, are labeled

with a circular symbol containing the letters

RSC marked on the sidewall.

Tire damage

General information

Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign

objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.

M+S

Winter and all-season tires with better cold

weather performance than summer tires.

Notes

Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,

as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles

can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and

suspension parts. This is more likely to occur

with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐

ioning between the wheel and the road. Be

careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your

speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped

with low-profile tires.

Tire tread

Summer tires

Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than

0.12 in/3 mm.

There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if

the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.

Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐

fects:

Winter tires

Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than

0.16 in/4 mm.

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Unusual vibrations during driving.

Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐

dency to pull to the left or right.

Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are

less suitable for winter operation.

Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over

curbs, road damage, or similar things.

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In case of tire damage

Approved wheels and tires

If there are indications of tire damage, re‐

duce your speed immediately and have the

wheels and tires checked right away; other‐

wise, there is the increased risk of an accident.

The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐

mends that you use only wheels and tires that

have been approved for your particular vehicle

model.

Drive carefully to the nearest service center. If

necessary, have the vehicle towed.

For example, despite having the same official

size ratings, variations can lead to body con‐

tact and with it, the risk of severe accidents.

Otherwise, tire damage can be life-threatening

for vehicle occupants and other traffic partici‐

pants.◀

The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval‐

uate non-approved wheels and tires to deter‐

mine if they are suited for use, and therefore

cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehi‐

cle if they are mounted.◀

Repair of tire damage

For safety reasons, the manufacturer of

your vehicle recommends that you do not have

damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐

placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐

sult.◀

Recommended tire brands

Changing wheels and tires

Mounting

Information on mounting tires

Have mounting and balancing performed

only by a service center.

For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐

hicle recommends certain tire brands. These

can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.

If this work is not carried out properly, there is

the danger of subsequent damage and related

safety hazards.◀

With proper use, these tires meet the highest

standards for safety and handling.

Wheel and tire combination

New tires

Information on the correct wheel-tire combina‐

tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be

obtained from your service center.

Due to technical factors associated with their

manufacture, tires do not achieve their full

traction potential until after an initial breaking-

in period.

Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair

the function of a variety of systems such as

ABS or DSC.

Drive conservatively for the first

200 miles/300 km.

To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐

sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐

figuration from a single manufacturer.

Retreaded tires

The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐

ommend the use of retreaded tires.

Following tire damage, have the original wheel

and tire combination remounted on the vehicle

as soon as possible.

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Retreaded tires

Always protect tires against all contact with oil,

grease and fuels.

Possibly substantial variations in the de‐

sign and age of the tire casing structures can

limit service life and have a negative impact on

road safety.◀

Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐

sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.

Run-flat tires

Winter tires

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends

winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures

below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.

Label

Although so-called all-season M+S tires do

provide better winter traction than summer

tires, they do not provide the same level of per‐

formance as winter tires.

Maximum speed of winter tires

If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher

than the permissible speed for the winter tires,

then display a corresponding sign in the field

of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire

specialist or from your service center.

RSC label on the tire sidewall.

The wheels are composed of special rims and

tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐

gree.

Maximum speed for winter tires

The support of the sidewall allows the tire to

remain drivable to a restricted degree in the

event of a pressure loss.

Do not exceed the maximum speed for

the winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and ac‐

cidents can occur.◀

Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to

page 102.

Run-flat tires

If you are already using run-flat tires, for your

own safety you should replace them only with

the same kind. No spare tire is available in the

case of a flat tire. Your service center will be

glad to advise you.

Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to

page 99.

Changing run-flat tires

For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No

spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.

Your service center will be glad to advise you.

Rotating wheels between axles

The manufacturer of your vehicle advises

against switching wheels between the front

and rear axles.

Snow chains

This can impair the handling characteristics.

Fine-link snow chains

Storage

Only certain types of fine-link snow chains

have been tested by the manufacturer of your

vehicle, classified as road-safe and recom‐

mended.

Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with

as little exposure to light as possible.

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Consult your service center for more informa‐

tion.

Use

Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped

with the tires of the following size:

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205/60 R 16.

225/55 R 16.

225/50 R 17.

225/45 R 18.

Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.

Make sure that the snow chains are always

sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐

ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.

Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after

mounting snow chains, as doing so may result

in incorrect readings.

Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after

mounting snow chains, as doing so may result

in incorrect readings.

When driving with snow chains, briefly activate

Dynamic Traction Control if necessary.

Maximum speed with snow chains

Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h

when using snow chains.

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