Tire Identification Marks; Tire Identification Number - BMW 2006 M6 Owner's Manual

Observe all national and local maximum speed
limits, otherwise violations of the law could
occur.
Tire size
All pressure specifications
in the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
245/45 R 18 100 V XL M+S
255/40 ZR 19
285/35 ZR 19
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 200.

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.
285/35
245/45 R 18 100 V
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
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Z = over 150 mph/240 km/h
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Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to max. of
100 mph/160 km/h
35/240 38/260
33/230 -
- 36/250

Tire Identification Number

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
e.g.
Manufacturer code
19
ZR for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire age
Tire age
The tire's date of manufacture is indicated on
the sidewall:
DOT ... 0806 indicates that a tire was manufac-
tured in week 8 of the year 2006.
BMW recommends replacing all tires at least
every 6 years, even if some tires may last for
10 years. This also concerns the tire of the
spare wheel
Traveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
35/240 38/260 41/280
33/230 - 41/280
- 36/250
DOT xxxx xxx 0806
*
.
171
46/320
-
- 46/320