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Tire tread, Tire damage, Changing wheels and tires – BMW 335i xDrive Sedan 2014 User Manual

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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.

Winter tires

Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.

Minimum tread depth

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.

Tire damage

General information

Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.

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.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:

Unusual vibrations during driving.

Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.

Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.

In case of tire damage
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.
Drive carefully to the nearest service center.
Have the vehicle towed or transported there.
Otherwise, tire damage can become life threat‐
ening for vehicle occupants and also other
road users.◀

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.◀

Changing wheels and tires

Mounting

Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed

only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀

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