Tire Identification Marks; Tire Identification Number - BMW SERIE 5 SPORT WAGON 2005 Owner's Manual

545i
Tire size
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in psi/
kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
225/50 R 17 94 V M+S
225/50 R 17 94 W
245/40 R 18 93 Y
225/50 R 17 94 Q,T,H M+S
245/45 R 17 95 W
245/45 R 17 95 Q,T,H,V M+S
Front: 245/40 R 18 93 Y
Rear: 275/35 R 18 95 Y
Front: 245/35 R 19 89 Y
Rear: 275/30 R 19 92 Y
Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102 M
More details on the permitted load and weights can be found on page 198.

Tire identification marks

Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
e.g. 205/60 R
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Belted construction – radial
Rim diameter in inches
Carrying capacity ID-code
(not in ZR tires)
Speed code letter
(in ZR tires before the R)
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph/160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
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Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
32/220 38/260
29/200 35/240
32/220 -
- 35/240
32/220 -
- 35/240
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h

Tire Identification Number

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
1
5 91 W the U.S. Department of Transport.
DOT code:
e.g.
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire age
Tire age
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding: DOT ... 3604 means that the
tire was produced in the 36th week of 2004.
BMW recommends that you replace all tires
after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last
for 10 years.
38/260
35/240
38/260
-
38/260
-
61/420
DOT xxxx xxx 3604
45/310
42/290
-
42/290
-
42/290