New wheels and tires, Run flat tires – BMW 325Ci Coupe 2004 User Manual

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If there is a total loss of tire inflation
pressure, 0 psi/0 kPa, or obvious tire
damage, you can determine the dis-
tance you may continue driving based
on the following values:
> With a light load:

1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 155 miles/250 km

> With a medium load:

2 persons, luggage compartment full;
or 4 persons without luggage:
approx. 90 miles/150 km

> With a full load:

4 persons or more, luggage compart-
ment full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km

Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h. Be

aware that vehicle handling will be
altered when there is a loss in inflation
pressure. Anticipate, e.g., reduced
tracking during braking, longer braking
distances and changed steering char-
acteristics.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends
not having damaged Run Flat tires
repaired. In this case, consult your
BMW center.

New wheels and tires

Have new wheels and tires
mounted only by a skilled profes-

sional. Work that is improperly carried
out could result in consequential dam-
age and pose safety hazards.

Ask your BMW center for details con-
cerning the correct wheel and tire com-
bination. Have the wheels balanced
each time a wheel or tire has been
replaced.

The correct wheel and tire combination
also affects different systems such as
ABS or DSC. The function of these sys-
tems is impaired if improper wheel and
tire combinations are used.

BMW advises against using
retreaded tires, as driving safety

could otherwise be impaired. This is
due to the possible variations in casing
structures and, in some cases, to their
extreme age, which can lead to a
decrease in their durability.

The correct wheels and tires

BMW recommends using only
wheels and tires that have been

tested and approved by BMW for the
particular vehicle model, as otherwise
body contact and serious accidents can
result despite the use of the same nom-
inal size, e.g. due to manufacturing tol-
erances. BMW cannot evaluate all tires
and wheels on the market, and is thus
unable to guarantee that the vehicle will
continue to perform safely if unap-
proved tires and/or wheels are
mounted.

To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single
brand and tread configuration. After a
flat tire, have the previous wheel and
tire combination restored as soon as
possible.

Recommended tire sizes and
brands

For each tire size, certain tire brands
have been tested, classified as road-
safe and approved by BMW. You can
find out about these from a professional

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