Measuring vehicle ride height

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 

• Determine ride height (A)  : For this purpose, attach the tape measure centrally on the rim flange (2)  and measure towards the wheel arch lower edge (1)  .
• Load or unload the vehicle to keep the ride height within the prescribed tolerances.
  TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Ride height with vehicle load tolerance
  	Minimum value
  min. - 20 mm
  	Maximum value
  max. + 40 mm

  Fig 1: Identifying Actual Ride Height

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.