36 12 001 Replacing a tire: Notes
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Refer to the operating manual of the relevant fitting equipment manufacturer for details on how to fit the tire 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 tire.
NOTE:
Comply with approved tires, tire sizes and optional extra.
Follow instructions on initializing run flat indicator:
- 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 (runflat 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!
The arrow on the tire must point in the direction of travel for each wheel!