Tire Identification Marks; Tire Identification Number - BMW 2008 5 Series Owner's Manual

550i
Tire size
*
Compact wheel :
T 135/80 R 17 102 M
All pressure specifications
in the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
245/40 R 18 93 Y
245/45 R 17 95 W
245/45 R 17 99 V M+S XL
225/50 R 17 94 H M+S
225/50 R 17 94 W
245/40 R 18 97 V M+S XL
Front: 245/40 R 18 93 Y
Rear: 275/35 R 18 95 Y
Front: 245/35 R 19 93 Y XL
Rear: 275/30 R 19 96 Y XL
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 257.

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. 225/50 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)
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Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to max. of
100 mph/160 km/h
32/220 38/260
32/220 38/260
33/230 39/270
32/220 35/240
35/240 39/270
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
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
17
94 W
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h

Tire Identification Number

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines
of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
e.g.
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire age
61/420
Traveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
32/220 35/240 33/230
32/220 38/260 38/260
33/230 39/270 39/270
32/220 32/220 33/230
33/230 38/260 38/260
DOT xxxx xxx 3307
225
41/280
45/310
46/320
38/260
45/310