Tire Identification Marks; Tire Identification Number - BMW 2009 M5 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 239.

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 ZR
245/45 R
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating,
(not on ZR tires)
Speed code letter (in
front of the R on ZR tires)
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Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up
to max. of 100 mph/
160 km/h
35/240 38/260
36/250 -
- 36/250
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
19
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
18
100 V
Z = over 150 mph/240 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
Tire age
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding: DOT ... 1008 indicates that the
tire was manufactured in week 10 of 2008.
Traveling speeds including those exceed-
ing 100 mph/160 km/h
35/240 38/260 41/280
36/250 - 41/280
- 36/250
DOT xxxx xxx 1008
205
46/320
-
- 46/320