36 12 005 Replacing a runflat tire

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Special tools required:

See WHEEL AND TIRES - SPECIAL TOOLS

36 1 091
36 1 092
36 1 093
36 1 094
36 1 095
36 1 098

Follow the fitting machine manufacturer's operating instructions.

It is absolutely essential to ensure that the equipment is in proper working condition and that there is no damage to the disc wheel and tire.

After completion of work, BALANCE WHEELS .

IMPORTANT: Only fitting machines which are approved for fitting runflat types may be used!
Please refer to the operating instructions of the respective fitting machine for details of the exact fitting procedure.
Use only BMW-approved plastic-covered tire irons.
Use only BMW-approved tire mounting paste.

NOTE: Pay attention to different tire markings:

Item (1) Marking denoting BMW-approved types. Ensure that only BMW-approved types are fitted.
Item (2) RSC is the abbreviation for Runflat System Component (runflat types).
Item (3) Outside. The tire must be fitted so that the wording Outside is always situated on the outside of the rim.

IMPORTANT: Many types are directional!
The arrow on the tire must point in the direction of travel for each wheel!

Fig 1: Identifying Different Tire Markings

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Tire removal with a fitting machine:

IMPORTANT: Gap between unseating tool and rim flange must not exceed max. 2 cm.
Do not position unseating tool in area of valve (damage to wheel pressure sensor). Turn wheel through 180° and position unseating tool on opposite side.

Pull off balance weights on rim and clean rim to remove large pieces of dirt.

Unscrew valve insert, release air.

If tire beads are stuck, first release the tire with the pressing-off horn at several points of the wheel before actually pressing off, applying tire mounting paste between the tire and the rim flange. Only then press off the tire completely.

Fig 2: Pressing Tire

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Force off inner side of wheel, inserting special tool 36 1 098 between rim flange and tire bead in so doing.

Force off outer side of wheel, applying a generous coating of tire mounting paste between rim flange and tire bead in so doing.

Grip wheel with outer side facing upwards on fitting machine.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool 36 1 098 Between Rim Flange And Tire Bead

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Position special tool 36 1 094 and special tool 36 1 095 as shown on rim flange.

Fit special tools 36 1 091 /36 1 092 between tire bead and rim flange, move into position shown and lever tire bead over rim flange.

Secure special tools 36 1 091 /36 1 092 with connecting cable of special tool 36 1 095 .

Fig 4: Positioning Special Tool 36 1 094 And Special Tool 36 1 095 On Rim Flange

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Slide a second special tool 36 1 091 /36 1 092 on right next to first special tool 36 1 091 /36 1 092 between tire bead and rim flange.

Lever tire bead over rim flange.

Remove first special tool 36 1 091 /36 1 092 and slide on right next to second special tool 36 1 091 /36 1 092 between tire bead and rim flange and lever tire bead over rim flange.

Continue this procedure in clockwise direction until tire bead is resting fully over rim flange.

Fig 5: Identifying Tire Bead Resting Fully Over Rim Flange

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Swivel or tilt fitting head into position and allow it to snap into place.

Lever lower bead with tire iron over mounting finger.

Run fitting machine forwards clockwise until tire is completely detached from rim.

Fig 6: Separating Tire From Rim

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Release lock and tilt or swivel fitting head back.

Unclamp and clean rim.

Replace valve.

Fig 7: Removing Tire

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IMPORTANT: Coat wheel drop center, rim shoulders and rim flange with tire mounting paste.
Coat lower tire bead (1) on outside with plenty of tire mounting paste.
Coat upper tire bead (2) on inside and outside with plenty of tire mounting paste.

Fig 8: Locating Pasting Areas Of Upper And Lower Tire Bead

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Mounting types with a mounting machine:

Clamp rim on mounting machine.

Push tire with lower bead partially over rim flange.

Valve 10 cm to right of mounting head.

Swivel or tilt fitting head into position and lock into place.

Check fitting head setting, readjust and clamp down if necessary.

Press tire by hand under fitting head.

Make sure lower tire bead is correctly seated on fitting head.

Allow fitting machine to run forwards gradually in clockwise direction.

Lower tire bead will drop into well.

Position special tools 36 1 093 and 36 1 094 as shown on rim.

Fig 9: Positioning Special Tools 36 1 093 And 36 1 094 On Rim

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Make sure upper tire bead is correctly seated on fitting head.

Allow fitting machine to run forwards gradually in clockwise direction.

In so doing, position special tool 36 1 095 as shown on rim flange.

Fig 10: Positioning Special Tool 36 1 095 On Rim Flange

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Allow fitting machine to continue running in clockwise direction.

Upper tire bead jumps into the rim drop center.

Fig 11: Positioning Wheel On Fitting Machine

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IMPORTANT: Possibilities for safely securing the wheel or incorporation in inflation apparatus should be utilized!
Observe national/country-specific regulations.

After completing fitting, first release clamping claws.

Inflate with air (without valve insert).

Increase pressure up to 3.3 bar (330 kPA) in stages (jumping pressure).

Fig 12: Pressing Tire Bead

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If the tire bead does not slip fully past the rim edge all round, do not under any circumstance increase the pressure.

Release air, force off tire bead again.

Coat rim flange again with tire mounting paste.

Inflate tire again up to 3.3 bar.

When tire beads are resting perfectly on rim shoulders, increase inflation pressure to max. 4.0 bar to "settle" tire.

Screw in valve insert and correct tire pressure.

After completion of work, BALANCE WHEELS .

IMPORTANT: Advise the customer to avoid heavy acceleration in the initial period.
The mounting paste can cause the tire to turn on the rim and give rise to imbalance.