36 12... Notes On Exchanging Tires During Repair: General

2011 BMW 335is 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION General
  • The tire size, manufacturer and tire tread must be the same on one axle
  • To meet the BMW standards, the vehicle should be equipped with tires from the same manufacturer and with the same tire tread (tires approved by BMW) on all 4 wheels
  • The difference in tire tread depth on one axle must not exceed 2 mm (control quality of suspension control systems and wheel alignment requirement)
  • The tires with the higher tread depths must be mounted on the rear axle
  • The DOT age difference must not exceed 4 years
  • On exchanging the tires, the tire pressure must be adjusted
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