2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 190

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.< Storage Always 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. Snow chains* 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 Y > 245/45 R 18 Y Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions when installing snow chains. Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 30 mph/50 km/h with the chains installed. Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after installing snow chains as this could cause the Flat Tire Monitor to malfunction. When you are driving with snow chains, it can be beneficial to switch off DTC briefly, refer to page 87.< 189 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance