BMW M5 Sedan Owner's Manual page 326

MOBILITY
Storing tires
Tire pressure
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Storage
▷ Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry and dark
place.
▷ Always protect tires against all contact with
oil, grease, and solvents.
▷ Do not leave tires in plastic bags.
▷ Remove dirt from wheels or tires.
Repairing a flat tire
Safety measures
▷ Park the vehicle as far away as possible from
passing traffic and on solid ground.
▷ Turn on the hazard warning system.
▷ Secure the vehicle against rolling away by
setting the parking brake.
▷ Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels
are in the straight-ahead position and engage
the steering wheel lock.
▷ Have all vehicle occupants get out of the ve‐
hicle and ensure that they remain outside the
hazardous area in a safe place, such as be‐
hind a guardrail.
▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an
appropriate distance.
M5 CS Sport tires
General information
The vehicle is fitted with sport tires, which have
been optimized for use on a racetrack in dry con‐
ditions.
More information on wheels and tires:
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Wheels and tires
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37B39 - VI/21
▷ From a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
▷ www.pirelli.com
Safety information
Warning
At temperatures below 14 ℉/-10 ℃, the sport
tires can become damaged, for instance torn
and broken. There may be a risk of accident or
risk of damage to property. Do not move,
mount, or drive on sport tires at temperatures
below 14 ℉/-10 ℃.
Storage
If the sport tires are not used for a long period of
time, we recommend removing the wheels from
the vehicle and lowering the tire inflation pres‐
sure to half the level specified by the manufac‐
turer.
Store wheels or sport tires in a clean, dry, and
dark place at temperatures above 32 ℉/0 ℃.
Use on the road
The sport tires meet the legal regulations for use
on public roads.
After being used on a racetrack, the sport tires
may no longer be suitable for road use. There‐
fore, after they have been used on a racetrack,
check the sport tires against the legal regulations
for use on public roads, for instance the mini‐
mum tread depth.
Use on a racetrack
General information
Inspect the sport tires for damage, foreign ob‐
jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear every
time before using them on a racetrack.
Bring the sport tires to the correct temperature
for use on a racetrack. To do this, drive a few cir‐
cuits with an appropriate driving style.