36 12... Notes on exchanging tires
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General:
- The tire size, manufacturer and tire tread must be the same on one axle
- To meet the BMW/MINI standards, the vehicle should be equipped with tires from the same manufacturer and with the same tire tread (tires approved by BMW/MINI) on all 4 wheels
- The difference in tire tread depth on one axle must not exceed 2 mm (control quality of suspension control systems and wheel alignment requirement)
- The tires with the higher tread depths must be mounted on the rear axle
- The DOT age difference must not exceed 4 years
- On exchanging the tires, the tire pressure must be adjusted
Additionally for all-wheel drive vehicles:
- The tire size, manufacturer and tire tread must be identical on all wheels; if mixed tires are fitted, different dimensions are permissible.
- The difference in tire tread depth on all wheels must not exceed 2 mm (control quality of suspension control systems and wheel alignment requirement)