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Snow chains, Wh eels and tire s – BMW 528I XDRIVE User Manual

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eels

and

tire

s

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Rotating wheels between axles

BMW does not recommend moving the front
wheels to the rear or vice versa, as otherwise
the handling characteristics may be impaired.
With tires of different makes and types

*

such a

change is not permissible.

Snow chains*

BMW only tests certain fine-link snow chains,
classifies them as road-safe and recommends
them. Consult your BMW center for more infor-
mation.
Use is only permissible in pairs on the rear
wheels.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph/50 km/h with the chains mounted.

After mounting snow chains, do not ini-
tialize the Flat Tire Monitor, otherwise

incorrect displays can occur.
When driving with snow chains, it may be prac-
tical to briefly activate DTC, refer to page

85

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