2007 BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual - Page 208
2007 BMW 7 Series Manual
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Wheels and tires Recommended tire sizes and brands Storage Always store wheels or 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. Wheel changing between axles BMW recommends particular tire brands for each tire size. You will recognize them by the clearly visible BMW identification on the tire sidewall. With proper use, these tires meet the highest standards for safety and handling characteristics. BMW does not recommend changing the front wheels to the rear or vice versa as this can damage handling characteristics. Snow chains* Only certain fine-link snow chains are tested, classified as road-safe, and recommended by BMW. Consult your BMW center for more information. Use on winter tires is only permissible in pairs on the rear wheels. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing snow chains. Do not exceed 30 mph/50 km/h with the chains mounted. Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after mounting snow chains. When you are driving with snow chains, it can be beneficial to activate DTC briefly, refer to page 88.< Run-flat tires When installing new tires or when changing from summer tires to winter tires or vice versa, 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 not have damaged run-flat tires repaired; they should be replaced.< Special characteristics of winter tires BMW recommends winter tires for use in cold winter driving conditions. Although so-called 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. Observing speed ratings Never exceed the maximum speed for which the winter tires are rated.< 206 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 316 - © 02/07 BMW AG