2010 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 207

Observe all national and local maximum speed limits, otherwise violations of the law could occur. Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to max. of 100 mph/ 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/ kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 245/45 R 18 100 V XL M+S 255/40 ZR 19 285/35 ZR 19 35/240 36/250 38/260 36/250 35/240 36/250 38/260 36/250 41/280 41/280 46/320 46/320 Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 239. Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires. Q= up to 100 mph/160 km/h T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h Tire size e.g. 285/35 ZR 19 245/45 R 18 100 V Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h Z = over 150 mph/240 km/h Nominal width in mm Aspect ratio in Ξ Radial belt construction Rim diameter in inches Load rating, (not on ZR tires) Speed code letter (in front of the R on ZR tires) Tire Identification Number Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation. DOT code: e.g. DOT xxxx xxx 1008 Manufacturer code for tire make Tire size and tire design Tire age Tire age The manufacturing date of tires is contained in the tire coding: DOT ...1008 indicates that the tire was manufactured in week 10 of 2008. 205 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Tire identification marks Speed letter Driving tips Controls At a glance