BMW 530XD - Manual (Page 185)

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Recommended makes of tyre
Certain makes of tyre are recommended by
BMW for each tyre size. They are marked with a
clearly visible BMW designation on the side wall
of the tyre.
When properly used, these tyres meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.
Run-flat tyres
When fitting new tyres or changing over from
summer to winter tyres and vice-versa, for your
own safety you should fit run-flat tyres. Also
bear in mind that there is no spare wheel availa-
ble in the event of a puncture. BMW Service will
be pleased to advise you on this.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends
that damaged run-flat tyres be renewed
rather than repaired. <
Special characteristics of winter tyres
BMW recommends you to fit winter tyres if the
car is used for driving in wintry conditions.
Although all-season tyres with an M+S marking
have better winter characteristics than summer
tyres, they do not normally match the perform-
ance of winter tyres.
Note the speed limit applicable to these
tyres
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tyres fitted to your car; failure to do
so could result in tyre damage and accidents. <
If the car is capable of speeds higher than that
permitted for the winter tyres, a label stating the
maximum permitted speed for the tyres fitted
must be displayed in your field of view. Special-
ist tyre dealers and BMW Service can supply
these labels.
Tyre storage
Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and prefer-
ably dark place when not in use. Protect tyres
against contamination from oil, grease and fuel.
Snow chains*
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. BMW Service is able to provide
the details of these makes.
Fit snow chains in pairs and only to the rear
wheels.
When fitting, comply with the snow chain man-
ufacturer's instructions. When snow chains are
in use, do not exceed 50 km/h, approx. 30 mph.
Snow chains cannot be fitted on size
245/45 R 17 tyres.
Do not initialise the Run Flat Indicator if
snow chains are fitted, as the instrument
might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, you may need
to activate DTC briefly, see page
84 . <
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