BMW M5 Sedan Owner's Manual page 325

Warning
Incorrect wheel/tire combinations will impair the
vehicle's handling characteristics and a variety
of system functions, such as the Antilock Brak‐
ing System (ABS) or Dynamic Stability Control.
There is a risk of accident. To maintain good
handling and vehicle response, use only tires
with a single tread configuration from a single
manufacturer. The manufacturer of the vehicle
recommends that you use wheels and tires that
have been recommended by the vehicle manu‐
facturer for your vehicle type. Following tire
damage, have the original wheel/tire combina‐
tion remounted on the vehicle as soon as pos‐
sible.
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of the vehi‐
cle recommends certain tire brands. The tire
brands can be identified by a star on the tire
sidewall.
New tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to production-re‐
lated circumstances when tires are brand-new.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
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Wheels and tires
Retreaded tires
Warning
Retreaded tires can have different tire casing
structures. With advanced age the service life
can be limited. There is a risk of an accident.
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
The manufacturer of the vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
Winter tires
General information
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Although so-called all-season tires with M+S
identification provide better winter traction than
summer tires, they usually do not provide the
same level of performance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then attach a label showing the permissible maxi‐
mum speed in the field of vision. The label is
available from a dealer's service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
With winter tires mounted, observe and do not
exceed the permissible maximum speed.
Rotating wheels between axles
Warning
Rotating tires between the axles on vehicles
with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the front
and rear axles can cause damage to the tires
and the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Do
not rotate the tires between the axles on vehi‐
cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the
front and rear axles.
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