BMW M4 COUPE Owner's Manual page 324

MOBILITY
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires regularly for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as
well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can
cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus‐
pension parts. This is more likely to occur with
low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning
between the wheel and the road. Be careful to
avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es‐
pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-pro‐
file tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal‐
functions:
▷ Unusual vibrations.
▷ Unusual tire or running noises.
▷ Unusual handling such as a strong tendency
to pull to the left or right.
Damage can be caused by the following situa‐
tions, for instance:
▷ Driving over curbs.
▷ Road damage.
▷ Tire pressure too low.
▷ Vehicle overloading.
▷ Incorrect tire storage.
Safety information
Warning
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pressure,
which can lead to loss of vehicle control. There
is a risk of accident. If tire damage is suspected
while driving, immediately reduce speed and
stop. Have wheels and tires checked. For this
purpose, drive carefully to the nearest dealer's
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop. Have vehicle towed or trans‐
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ported as needed. Do not repair damaged tires,
but have them replaced.
Warning
Tires can become damaged by driving over ob‐
stacles, e.g., curbs or road damage, at high
speed. Larger wheels have a smaller tire cross-
section. The smaller the tire cross-section, the
higher the risk of tire damage. There may be a
risk of accident and risk of damage to property.
If possible, avoid driving over objects or road
conditions that may damage tires, or drive over
them slowly and carefully.
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting and wheel balancing
Have mounting and wheel balancing carried out
by a dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Approved wheels and tires
General information
The following properties are recommended and
approved by the manufacturer of the vehicle for
the approved wheels and tires per vehicle type
and special equipment:
▷ Wheel and tire combinations.
▷ Rim designs.
▷ Tire sizes.
▷ Tire brands.
You can ask a manufacturer service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop
about the approved wheels and tires for the vehi‐
cle and the special equipment.