BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 312

MOBILITY
Recommended makes of tyre
Certain makes of tyre are recommended by the
manufacturer of the vehicle for each tyre size.
The tyre brands can be identified by a star on the
side wall of the tyre.
New tyres
Due to the manufacturing process, new tyres do
not achieve their full road grip immediately.
Drive moderately for the first 300 km, approxi‐
mately 200 miles.
Retreaded tyres
WARNING
Retreaded tyres may have different tyre car‐
casses. Their durability may be reduced with
increasing age. There is a danger of accidents.
Do not use retreaded tyres.
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises against
the use of retreaded tyres.
Winter tyres
General
Winter tyres are recommended if driving in winter
conditions.
Although so-called all-season tyres with an M+S
label have better winter characteristics than sum‐
mer tyres, they do not normally match the per‐
formance of winter tyres.
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Maximum speed of winter tyres
If the vehicle is capable of maximum speeds
higher than the speed permitted for the winter
tyres, display an indicating label stating the maxi‐
mum permitted speed in the driver's field of view.
The indicating label is available from a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
If winter tyres are fitted, observe and do not ex‐
ceed the respectively permitted maximum
speed.
Interchanging front and rear
wheels
Different tyre tread wear patterns occur on the
wheels of the front and rear axles, depending on
the individual operating conditions. To achieve
even wear, the tyres can be rotated in pairs be‐
tween the axles. Additional information is avail‐
able from a Service Partner of the manufacturer
or another qualified Service Partner or a special‐
ist workshop. After changing, check the tyre in‐
flation pressure and adjust if necessary.
Such a change is not permitted in vehicles with
different tyre or rim dimensions on the front and
rear axles.
Storing tyres
Air pressure
Do not exceed the maximum tyre inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the tyre's side wall.
Tyre storage
Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and dark
place when not in use.
Protect the tyres against contamination from oil,
grease and solvents.
Do not leave the tyres in plastic bags.
Remove dirt from the wheels or tyres.