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Run-flat tires, Snow chains – BMW 2012 X6M User Manual

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With proper use, these tires meet the highest
standards for safety and handling.

Retreaded tires

The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.

Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐

sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀

Winter tires

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures
below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires do pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires,
they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.

Maximum speed of winter tires

If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field of
vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire spe‐
cialist or from your service center.

Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for the

winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents can occur.◀

Run-flat tires

For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.

Rotating wheels between axles

The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front and
rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Rotating the tires is not permissible when using
different types of tires*.

Storage

Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.

Run-flat tires

Label

RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the event
of a pressure loss.

Driving with a damaged tire:

Flat Tire Monitor FTM*, refer to page

88

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*, refer to
page

90

Snow chains*

Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. Consult your service center for
more information.
BMW X5: use only in pairs on the rear wheels,
equipped with tires of the following size:

255/55 R 18

255/50 R 19

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