BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 290

MOBILITY
WARNING
Incorrect wheel and tyre combinations will
impair the vehicle's driving characteristics
and a variety of system functions, for exam-
ple the Anti-lock Braking System or Dynamic
Stability Control. There is a risk of accident.
To maintain good vehicle handling, always
fit tyres of the same make and tread pattern
to all wheels. The manufacturer of the vehi-
cle recommends using wheels and tyres that
have been rated as suitable for the vehicle
type concerned. After a tyre has been dam-
aged, refit the same wheel/tyre combination
as the original.
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 tyre sidewall.
New tyres
Due to the manufacturing process, new tyres
do not achieve their full road grip immediately.
Drive moderately for the first 300 km,
200 miles.
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Retreaded tyres
WARNING
Retreaded tyres may have different tyre car-
casses. Their durability may be restricted due
to their advanced age. There is a risk of
accident. The vehicle manufacturer advises
against the use of retreaded tyres.
Winter tyres
General
Winter tyres are recommended if driving in
winter conditions.
The winter tyres can be identified by the
mountain and snowflake icon, as well as the
M+S marking on the tyre sidewall.
Although tyres known as all-season tyres with
M+S marking but without a mountain and
snowflake icon have better winter characteris-
tics than summer tyres, they do not normally
match the performance of winter tyres.
Maximum speed of winter tyres
If the vehicle is capable of maximum speed
higher than the speed permitted for the winter
tyres, a sign stating the permitted maximum
speed for the tyres fitted must be displayed in
the driver's field of view. The sign is available
from a Service Partner of the manufacturer or
another qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.