Tire identification marks – BMW 2007 bmw 328i User Manual
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335i
Tire size
Pressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires
225/45 R 18 91 V M
+S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V M
+S XL RSC
2.6 / 38
3.2 / 46
F: 225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
R: 255/40 R 18 95 Y
RSC
2.6 / 38
-
-
2.8 / 41
F: 225/40 R 19 89 Y
RSC
R: 255/35 R 19 92 Y
RSC
2.6 / 38
-
-
3.0 / 44
F: 225/35 R 20 90 Y
XL RSC
R: 255/30 R 20 92 Y
XL RSC
2.8 / 41
-
-
3.4 / 49
Compact wheel
T 135/80 R 18 104
M
Speed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
Tire identification marks
Tire size
255/50 R 19 103 Y
255: nominal width in mm
50: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
19: rim diameter in inches
103: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
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 3510
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
3510: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire age
DOT … 3510: the tire was manufactured in the
35th week in 2010.
Recommendation
Regardless of wear, replace tires at least every
6 years.
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
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
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