2002 BMW Z8 CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Page 97 of 174

BMW Z8 CONVERTIBLE 2002  Owners Manual 97n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Hardtop4. Remove both the left and right side 
trim panels
5. Remove the tool used for locking the 
hardtop, located next to the hardtop 
catch o

Page 98 of 174

BMW Z8 CONVERTIBLE 2002  Owners Manual 98n
Hardtop10. Press the left and right protective 
covers onto the hardtop brackets.520de110
InstallingGoes the same way as for taking the 
hardtop off, just do it in reverse order.
Attach the protec

Page 99 of 174

BMW Z8 CONVERTIBLE 2002  Owners Manual 99n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Information for your safetyThe vehicles factory-approved safety 
tires have been specially designed to 
provide optimum safety and driving 
comf

Page 100 of 174

BMW Z8 CONVERTIBLE 2002  Owners Manual 100n
Avoid overloading the vehicle so 
that the permitted load on the tires 
is not exceeded. Overloading can lead 
to overheating and increases the rate at 
which damage develops inside the 
tires. Y

Page 101 of 174

BMW Z8 CONVERTIBLE 2002  Owners Manual 101n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Tire replacement Tire rotationTemperatureThe temperature grades are A (the 
highest), B and C, representing the 
tires resistance to the genera

Page 102 of 174

BMW Z8 CONVERTIBLE 2002  Owners Manual 102n
Wheel and tire combinations The right choice 
Use only wheels and tires 
approved by BMW for the corre-
sponding vehicle model, as otherwise 
the tires may make contact with the 
body as the resu

Page 103 of 174

BMW Z8 CONVERTIBLE 2002  Owners Manual 103n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Special features of winter tires Snow chains
*
Choosing the right tireFor winter road driving, BMW recom-
mends winter tires (M+S radial belt 
t

Page 104 of 174

BMW Z8 CONVERTIBLE 2002  Owners Manual 104n
Approved wheel and tire specifications Snow chains
* 
It is impossible to install snow chains 
on 275/40 R 18 99 W summer tires. 
Do not activate the Flat Tire 
Monitor when driving with snow 
ch