36 12 001 Changing a tire (on front, rear or spare wheel): Notes

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NOTE: Follow instructions on initializing RUN FLAT INDICATOR .

Fig 1: Identifying Tire Replacing Machine

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Refer to the manufacturer's 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.

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!

Fig 2: Identifying Markings On Tire

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