36 12 001 Replacing a tyre: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Refer to the operating manual of the relevant fitting equipment manufacturer for details on how to fit the tyre correctly. However, it is essential to make sure that the equipment is in proper working condition and there is no damage to the disc wheel or the tyre.
NOTE:
Comply with approved tyres, tyre sizes and optional extra.
Follow instructions on initializing run flat indicator:
- Run Flat Indicator (RPA)
NOTE:
Pay attention to different tyre markings:
- Item (1) Marking denoting BMW-approved tyres. Ensure that only BMW-approved tyres are fitted.
- Item (2) RSC is the abbreviation for R unflat S ystem C omponent (runflat tyres).
- Item (3) Outside. The tyre must be fitted so that the wording Outside is always situated on the outside of the rim.
IMPORTANT:
Many tyres are directional!
The arrow on the tyre must point in the direction of travel for each wheel!