Tire damage, Changing wheels and tires – BMW 2007 bmw 328i User Manual

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Minimum tread depth

Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's
circumference and have the legally required
minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.

They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI,
Tread Wear Indicator.

Tire damage

General information

Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob‐
jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.

Notes

Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as
well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can
cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus‐
pension parts. This is more likely to occur with
low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning
between the wheel and the road. Be careful to
avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es‐
pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-pro‐
file tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:

Unusual vibrations during driving.

Unusual handling such as a strong tendency
to pull to the left or right.

Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.

In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐

duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; otherwise,
there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the next service center or tire
shop.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.
Otherwise, tire damage can be life-threatening
for vehicle occupants and other traffic partici‐
pants.◀

Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of

your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀

Changing wheels and tires

Mounting

Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed

only by a service center or tire specialist.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀

Wheel and tire combination

Information on the correct wheel-tire combina‐
tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be ob‐
tained from your service center.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the
function of a variety of systems such as ABS or
DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.

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