36 12 001 Changing A Tire (On Front, Rear Or Spare Wheel): Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Tire Changer Equipment With Tire

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Refer to the operating manual of the relevant fitting equipment manufacturer for details on how to fit the tire correctly. The equipment must be in perfect condition to exclude the risk of damaging the disc wheel and the tire.

NOTE: Comply with approved tires, tire sizes and optional extra.
Follow instructions on initializing Run Flat Indicator (RPA). See 36 11 500 INITIALIZING RUN FLAT INDICATOR (RPA) .

NOTE: Pay attention to different tire markings:

Item (1) Marking denoting BMW-approved tires. Ensure that only BMW-approved tires are fitted.
Item (2) RSC is the abbreviation for R unflat S ystem C omponent (run flat tires).
Item (3) Outside. The tire must be fitted so that the wording Outside is always situated on the outside of the rim.

IMPORTANT: Many tires are directional!

Fig 2: Identifying Different Tire Markings

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The arrow on the tire must point in the direction of travel for each wheel!