Run flat tires, Changing a wheel – BMW 330Ci Coupe 2004 User Manual

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Do not attempt to install the full
wheel cover on the space-saver

spare tire, since this could damage the
cover.

The vehicle jack is designed for
changing wheels only. Do not

attempt to raise another vehicle model
with it or to raise any load of any kind.
To do so could cause accidents and
personal injury.
To ensure continued safety, have the
tightness of the torque bolts checked
with a calibrated lug wrench – torque
specification: 88.5 lb ft/120 Nm – at the
earliest opportunity.

When storing a wheel in the spare tire
recess, take care to avoid bending the
threaded rod.

If the original BMW light-alloy wheels
have been replaced with other light-
alloy wheels, different lug bolts may be
required.

Replace the defective tire as soon as
possible and have the new wheel/tire
balanced.

Driving with the space-saver
spare tire

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

Be aware that vehicle handling may be
altered. Anticipate, e.g., reduced track-
ing during braking, longer braking dis-
tances and changed steering charac-
teristics when approaching limit
conditions. These handling characteris-
tics will be even more pronounced if
winter tires are mounted.

Only one space-saver spare tire
may be mounted at one time.

Mount a wheel and tire of the original
size at the earliest possible opportu-
nity.

Driving with a spare tire*

For certain wheel/tire combina-
tions, the size of the spare tire will

differ from that of the remaining tires.
The spare tire is fully functional at all
loads and speeds. However, the spare
tire should be replaced at the earliest
possible opportunity in order to achieve
the original operating conditions.

Run Flat tires*

Run Flat tires are labeled on the side-
wall with a circular symbol containing
the letters RSC. Run Flat tires consist of
self-supporting tires and special rims.
The tire reinforcement ensures that
driving remains possible to a restricted
degree in the event of pressure drop or
even if the tire is deflated.

When mounting or replacing sum-
mer tires with winter tires, or vice

versa, use Run Flat tires since no spare
wheel is available in the event of a flat.
In this event, BMW recommends con-
sulting your BMW center. Your BMW
center has the information needed for
working with Run Flat tires and is
equipped with the necessary special
tools.

Changing a wheel