2010 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 210

Wheels and tires Tire Pressure Monitor cannot detect a flat tire, refer to page 85. Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on this subject. speed between 20 mph/30 km/h and 90 mph/150 km/h. 2. Pull both shift paddles for approx. 2 seconds. If you do not carry out initialization, the system will automatically learn the changed state gradually during driving. This may be noticeable from the clutch opening and closing briefly. Recommended tire brands Storage 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Use is only permitted in pairs, with winter tires of the size 245/45 R 18 on the rear wheels. Observe the manufacturer's instructions when mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h with the chains mounted. Make sure that the snow chains are always sufficiently tensioned. Retighten as needed in accordance with the chain manufacturer's specifications. After mounting snow chains, do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, otherwise incorrect displays can occur. After mounting or removing snow chains, the slip detection of the Sequential Manual Transmission must become familiar with the altered Paying attention to speed Always observe the maximum permissible speed for the winter tires, otherwise tire damage may occur, which can result in accidents.< After changing wheels/tires After changing tires or wheels, the slip detection of the Sequential Manual Transmission must become familiar with the changed state. Reinitialize the system for this purpose: 1. Move the selector lever into the idling position N on a straight stretch of road at a 208 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG