36 12 005 Replacing a runflat tire: Notes
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Special tools required:
Follow the tire fitting machine manufacturer's operating instructions.
It is absolutely essential to ensure that the equipment is in proper working condition and that there is no damage to the disc wheel and tire.
After completion of work, BALANCE WHEELS .
IMPORTANT:
For installation and removal work on run-flat tires and/or on certified and approved installation equipment, the following successful training for the "Certified BMW tire fitter" is required! (See BMW training programme)
Only approved and certified tire fitting machines may be used for installing run-flat tires and/or UHP tires!
Please refer to the operating instructions of the respective tire fitting machine for details of the exact fitting procedure.
Use only BMW-approved plastic covered mounting levers!
Use only BMW-approved tyre-fitting paste.
Only approved and certified tire fitting machines may be used for installing run-flat tires and/or UHP tires!
Please refer to the operating instructions of the respective tire fitting machine for details of the exact fitting procedure.
Use only BMW-approved plastic covered mounting levers!
Use only BMW-approved tyre-fitting paste.
NOTE:
Pay attention to different tire markings:
- Item (1) Marking denoting BMW approved tires. Ensure that only BMW-approved tires are fitted.
- Item (2) RSC is the abbreviation for R unflat S ystem C omponent (runflat tires).
- Item (3) Outside. The tire must be fitted so that the wording Outside is always situated on the outside of the rim.
IMPORTANT:
Many tires are directional!
The arrow on the tire must point in the direction of travel for each wheel!
The arrow on the tire must point in the direction of travel for each wheel!