2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 189

Wheels and tires Run-flat tires approved units - these differences could lead to body contact, and with it the risk of severe accidents.If non-approved wheels and tires are used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability, and therefore cannot be held liable for driving safety.< You can find out the right wheel-tire combination from your BMW center. The right wheel-and-tire combination is another vital factor in ensuring reliable operation of various vehicle systems such as ABS and DSC. To maintain good handling and vehicle response, use only tires of a single tread configuration from a single manufacturer. After a tire is damaged, always remember to have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible. You will recognize run-flat tires by the circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire. Run-flat tires consist of self-contained tires and special rims. The sidewall reinforcement ensures that the tire retains some residual safety in the event of pressure drop and driving remains possible to a restricted degree. For continued driving with damaged tires, refer to Indication of a flat tire, page 89. Recommended tire brands New wheels and tires Only have new wheels and tires mounted by a BMW center or a repair shop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel. If this work is performed inexpertly, there is a danger of damage and associated safety risks. Make sure that the new wheels are balanced.< Retreaded tires BMW does not recommend the use of retreaded tires; otherwise, driving safety may be reduced. Potentially substantial variations in the design and the age of the carcasses can result in a reduced service life.< BMW recommends particular tire brands for each tire size. You can recognize these from the clearly visible BMW marking on the tire sidewall. With proper use, these tires meet the highest standards for safety and handling characteristics. Run-flat tires When installing new tires or when changing from summer tires to winter tires, for your own safety, use run-flat tires. No spare wheel is provided in the event of a flat. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you. For safety reasons, BMW recommends that you do not have damaged run-flat tires repaired; they should be replaced.< The right wheels and tires BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW has tested and approved for your particular vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufacturing tolerances mean that even wheels and tires with identical official size ratings could actually have different dimensions than the 188 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG