BMW X7 2023 Owner's Manual page 347

▷ Do not leave the tires in plastic bags.
▷ Remove dirt from wheels or tires.
Runflat tires
Principle
Runflat tires permit continued driving under
limited conditions even in the event of a com-
plete tire pressure loss.
General information
The wheels consist of tires that are self-sup-
porting to a limited degree and may also in-
clude special rims.
The reinforcement of the sidewall allows the
tire to remain drivable to a limited degree in
the event of a tire pressure loss.
Follow the instructions for continued driving
with a flat tire.
Safety information
Warning
The vehicle handles differently when a runflat
tire has insufficient or no tire pressure; for
instance, reduced directional stability when
braking, braking distances are longer and the
self-steering properties will change. There is
a risk of accident. Drive moderately and do
not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Warning
Heavy trailers can start swinging when
continuing to drive with a flat tire. There
may be a risk of accidents or risk of dam-
age to property. Do not exceed a speed
of 35 mph/60 km/h when driving with a
trailer and a flat tire. If the trailer swings or
snakes, brake immediately and apply neces-
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Wheels and tires
sary steering corrections as carefully as pos-
sible.
Identification
Runflat tires are labeled with a circular icon
containing the letters RSC marked on the tire
sidewall.
Repairing a flat tire
Safety precautions
▷ Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip
ground at a safe distance from road traffic.
▷ Turn on the hazard warning system.
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ Turn the steering wheel until the front
wheels are in the straight-ahead position
and engage the steering wheel lock.
▷ As soon as permitted by the traffic flow,
have all vehicle occupants get out and
make sure that they remain outside the
hazardous area such as behind a guardrail.
▷ If necessary, set up the hazard triangle or
hazard warning lights at an appropriate
distance.
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