36 12 005 Replacing a runflat tire or a UHP tire: Notes

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NOTE: UHP tire = Ultra High Performance tire
UHP tires are tires with an aspect ratio (H:B) ≤ 45 % or tires with a speed index ≥ "V"

NOTE: 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.
Balance WHEELS after completing work.

IMPORTANT:

For installation and removal work on run-flat tires and/or on certified and approved installation equipment, the following successful training for the "Certified BMW tire fitter" is required! (See BMW training program) Only approved and certified tire fitting machines may be used for installing run-flat tires and/or UHP tires!

Please refer to the operating instructions of the respective tire fitting machine for details of the exact fitting procedure.

Use only BMW-approved plastic-covered mounting levers!

Use only BMW-approved tire-fitting paste.

For approved wheel and tire combinations, tire makes and optional equipment, refer to BMW KSD CD.

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 (runflat tires).
Item (3) Outside. The tire must be fitted so that the wording Outside is always situated on the outside of the rim.

Fig 1: Identifying Markings On Tyre
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IMPORTANT: Many tires are directional!
The arrow on the tire must point in the "Forward" direction of rotation!

IMPORTANT: Before removal:

Observe tire temperature of min. +15°C. (refer to Recommendations for heating )
Clean wheel/tire unit
Remove valve insert (deflate tire)
Remove fitted balancing weights