the bmw active hybrid 5 owners manual

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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.


Approved wheels and tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐
mends that you use only wheels and tires that
have been approved for your particular vehicle
model.


For example, despite having the same official
size ratings, variations can lead to body contact
and with it, the risk of severe accidents.


The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot evalu‐
ate non-approved wheels and tires to determine
if they are suited for use, and therefore cannot
ensure the operating safety of the vehicle if they
are mounted.◀


Recommended tire brands

For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐
hicle recommends certain tire brands. These
can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.


With proper use, these tires meet the highest
standards for safety and handling.


New tires

Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐
tion potential until after an initial breaking-in pe‐
riod.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.

Retreaded tires

The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀

Winter tires

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures
below +45 °F/+7 °C.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires do pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires,
they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.

Maximum speed of winter tires

If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field of
vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire spe‐
cialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for the
winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents can occur.◀

Run-flat tires

If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
own safety you should replace them only with
the same kind. No spare tire is available in the

Mobility Wheels and tires

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