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EnglishWheels and tires -> Tire damage for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017
Mobility
Wheels and tires
In case of tire damage
Minimum tread depth
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
rims and tires checked right away; otherwise,
there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the nearest service center. If
necessary, have the vehicle towed or trans‐
ported there. Otherwise, tire damage can be‐
come life threatening for vehicle occupants
and also other traffic.◀
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
Changing wheels and tires
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Mounting
Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
Hints
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Wheel and tire combination
You can ask the service center about the right
wheel/tire combination and wheel rim versions
for the vehicle.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
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Unusual vibrations while driving.
Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
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