2009 BMW 650 Owner's Manual - Page 221
2009 BMW 650 Manual
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Recommended tire brands Rotating wheels between axles BMW does not recommend moving the front wheels to the rear or vice versa, as otherwise the handling characteristics may be impaired. With tires of different makes and types* such a change is not permissible. Snow chains* Certain tire makes are recommended by BMW depending on the tire size. You can recognize these from the clearly visible BMW marking on the tire sidewall. When used properly, these tires comply with the most demanding standards for safety and vehicle response. BMW only tests certain fine-link snow chains, classifies them as road-safe and recommends them. Consult your BMW center for more information. These snow chains are approved exclusively for use in pairs on the rear wheels with the tire size: > 245/50 R 17 > 245/45 R 18 Observe the manufacturer's instructions when mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h with the chains mounted. Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after installing snow chains as this could cause the Flat Tire Monitor to malfunction. When driving with snow chains, it may be practical to briefly activate DTC, refer to page 89.< Run-flat tires When mounting new tires, or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-flat tires for your own safety. In addition, no spare tire is available in case of a flat tire. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you. Special characteristics of winter tires BMW recommends winter tires for use in cold winter driving conditions. Although all-season M+S tires provide better winter traction than summer tires, they generally fail to provide the same levels of cold-weather performance as winter tires. Watch speed Always observe the maximum permissible speed for the winter tires, otherwise tire damage may occur, which can result in accidents.< 219 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference 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 pressure indicated on the side wall of the tire. Mobility Storage Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance