BMW M COUPE Manual page 117

Approved wheel and tire specifications
Tire specifications
Z3 roadster 2.8, Z3 coupe 2.8
Summer
225/50 R 16 92 W
225/50 ZR 16
Front: 225/45 ZR 17
Rear: 245/40 ZR 17
Winter (M+S)
205/60 R 15 91 Q
205/55 R 16 91 Q
225/50 R 16 92 Q
225/45 R 17 91 Q
Spare tire
T 125/90 R 15 96 M
Use the spare tire only for short dis-
tances (to reach the nearest BMW cen-
ter, for instance). Due to the altered
handling characteristics, do not exceed
a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Mounting snow chains on the spare tire
is not possible. Be sure that all tires are
properly inflated. Refer to page 30.
Suitable for Steel rim
snow chains (wheel rim)
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Comply with the specifications for tires
and wheels in the vehicle's manuals. If
tires with specifications not approved
by the factory are used, an entry in the
vehicle documentation may be required.
The use of rims and lug bolts that
Light-alloy
do not meet the specifications of
wheel
the original factory-installed equipment
will affect the safe operation of your ve-
hicle and may cause an accident and
personal injury.
7Jx16
Never mix tires of different design, such
as steel-belted radials with bias-belted
7.5Jx17
or bias-ply tires, etc. Mixing tire types
will adversely affect road-holding and
8.5Jx17
can lead to loss of vehicle
7Jx15
7Jx16
7.5Jx17
8Jx17
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