Tire Identification Marks - BMW SERIE 5 SPORT WAGON 2004 Owner's Manual

545i
Tire size
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in psi/
kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
225/50 R 17 94 V M+S
225/50 R 17 94 W
245/40 R 18 93 Y
225/50 R 17 94 Q,T,H M+S
245/45 R 17 95 W
245/45 R 17 95 V M+S
Front: 245/40 R 18 93 Y
Rear: 275/35 R 18 95 Y
Front: 245/35 R 19 89 Y
Rear: 275/30 R 19 92 Y
Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102 M
More details on the permitted load and weights can be found on page 200.

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.
205/60 R
Nominal width
in mm
Aspect ratio in X
Radial type
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating
(not on ZR tires)
Speed rating
(before R on ZR tires)
Speed letter
Q= up to 100 mph160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
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Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
32/220 38/260
29/200 35/240
32/220
- 35/240
32/220
- 35/240
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38/260
35/240
- 38/260
- 38/260
61/420
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines
of the U.S. Department of Transport.
DOT code:
e.g.
DOT xxxx xxx 3602
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and
tire design
Tire age
Tire age
The date of manufacture of the tires is
marked on the tires themselves:
DOT ... 3603 means that the tire was made
in the 36th week of 2003.
BMW recommends that you replace all
tires after 6 years at the latest, indepen-
45/310
42/290
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- 42/290
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- 42/290