2013 BMW 740LI XDRIVE tire pressure

Saving fuelVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can have an
influence on fuel consumption and on the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.
Tires
General information
Tires can affect consumption values in various
ways, for instance consumption can be influ‐
enced by the size of the tires.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before start‐
ing on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
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Wheels and tiresVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Tire inflation pressure
Safety information
The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐
sure influence the following:▷The service life of the tires.▷Road safety.▷Driving comfort.
Checking the pressure
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after driving no more
than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has
been parked for at least 2 hours. When the tires
are warm, the tire inflation pressure is higher.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure
and correct it as needed: at least twice a month
and before a long trip. If you fail to observe this
precaution, you may be driving on tires with in‐
correct tire pressures, a condition that may not
only compromise your vehicle's driving stability,
but also lead to tire damage and the risk of an
accident.◀
After correcting the tire inflation pressure:
▷Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.▷Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.Pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to
page 192, contains all pressure specifications
for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem‐
perature. Pressure specifications apply to ap‐
proved tire sizes and recommended tire brands.
This information can be obtained from your
service center.
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,
please note the following:▷Tire sizes of your vehicle.▷Maximum permitted driving speed.
Tire inflation pressures up to 100 mph/
160 km/h
For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for
optimum driving comfort, note the pressure val‐
ues in the tire inflation pressure table, refer to
page 192, and adjust as necessary.
These pressure values can also be found on the
tire inflation pressure label on the driver's door
pillar.
Maximum permissible speed
Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐
wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀
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Tire inflation pressure values up to
100 mph/160 km/h
740i, 740Li, 750i, 750LiTire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires245/50 R 18 100 V M
+S A/S RSC
245/50 R 18 100 H M
+S RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.6 / 38Front:
245/45 R 19 98 Y RSC
Back:
275/40 R 19 101 Y
RSC2.2 / 32
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2.3 / 33Front:
245/40 R 20 99 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/35 R 20 102 Y XL
RSC2.4 / 35
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2.6 / 38Front:
245/35 R 21 96 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/30 R 21 98 Y XL
RSC2.6 / 38
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3.0 / 44Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104 MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60760LiTire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires245/50 R 18 100 V M
+S A/S RSC
245/50 R 18 100 H M
+S RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.6 / 38Front:
245/45 R 19 98 Y RSC
Back:
275/40 R 19 101 Y
RSC2.3 / 33
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2.3 / 33Front:
245/40 R 20 99 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/35 R 20 102 Y XL
RSC2.5 / 36
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2.5 / 36Front:
245/35 R 21 96 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/30 R 21 98 Y XL
RSC2.8 / 41
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2.9 /42Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104 MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
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740Li xDrive, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDriveTire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires245/50 R 18 100 V M
+S A/S RSC
245/50 R 18 100 H M
+S RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.6 / 38Front:
245/45 R 19 98 Y RSC
Back:
275/40 R 19 101 Y
RSC2.2 / 32
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2.3 / 33Front:
245/40 R 20 99 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/35 R 20 102 Y XL
RSC2.5 / 36
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2.6 / 38Front:
245/35 R 21 96 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/30 R 21 98 Y XL
RSC2.8 / 41
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3.0 / 44Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104 MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60Tire inflation pressures at max. speeds
above 100 mph/160 km/h
Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in ex‐
cess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe, and,
if necessary, adjust tire pressures for speeds
exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the relevant
table on the following pages. Otherwise tire
damage and accidents could occur.◀
Tire inflation pressure values over
100 mph/160 km/h
740i, 740Li, 750i, 750Li
Without high-speed tuning featureTire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires245/50 R 18 100 V M
+S A/S RSC
245/50 R 18 100 H M
+S RSC2.2 / 322.6 / 38245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.8 / 41Front:
245/45 R 19 98 Y RSC
Back:
275/40 R 19 101 Y
RSC2.2 / 32
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2.3 / 33Front:
245/40 R 20 99 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/35 R 20 102 Y XL
RSC2.4 / 35
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Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSIFront:
245/35 R 21 96 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/30 R 21 98 Y XL
RSC2.6 / 38
--
3.0 / 44Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104 MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires245/50 R 18 100 H M
+S RSC2.5 / 362.8 / 41245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL RSC2.7 / 393.2 / 46Front:
245/45 R 19 98 Y RSC
Back:
275/40 R 19 101 Y
RSC2.5 / 36
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2.6 / 38Front:
245/40 R 20 99 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/35 R 20 102 Y XL
RSC2.7 / 39
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2.9 /42Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSIFront:
245/35 R 21 96 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/30 R 21 98 Y XL
RSC2.9 /42
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3.4 / 49Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104 MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
760Li
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires245/50 R 18 100 V M
+S A/S RSC
245/50 R 18 100 H M
+S RSC2.6 / 382.8 / 41245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL RSC2.8 / 413.1 / 45Front:
245/45 R 19 98 Y RSC
Back:
275/40 R 19 101 Y
RSC2.5 / 36
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2.5 / 36Front:
245/40 R 20 99 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/35 R 20 102 Y XL
RSC2.7 / 39
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Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSIFront:
245/35 R 21 96 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/30 R 21 98 Y XL
RSC3.0 / 44
--
3.1 / 45Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104 MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires245/50 R 18 100 H M
+S RSC2.6 / 382.8 / 41245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL RSC2.8 / 413.1 / 45Front:
245/45 R 19 98 Y RSC
Back:
275/40 R 19 101 Y
RSC2.6 / 38
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2.6 / 38Front:
245/40 R 20 99 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/35 R 20 102 Y XL
RSC2.8 / 41
--
2.8 / 41Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSIFront:
245/35 R 21 96 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/30 R 21 98 Y XL
RSC3.2 / 46
--
3.2 / 46Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104 MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
750Li xDrive, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires245/50 R 18 100 V M
+S A/S RSC
245/50 R 18 100 H M
+S RSC2.4 / 352.6 / 38245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL RSC2.6 / 382.8 / 41Front:
245/45 R 19 98 Y RSC
Back:
275/40 R 19 101 Y
RSC2.2 / 32
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2.3 / 33Front:
245/40 R 20 99 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/35 R 20 102 Y XL
RSC2.5 / 36
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Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSIFront:
245/35 R 21 96 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/30 R 21 98 Y XL
RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.0 / 44Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104 MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires245/50 R 18 100 V M
+S A/S RSC
245/50 R 18 100 H M
+S RSC2.6 / 382.9 /42245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 19 102 V M
+S XL RSC2.8 / 413.2 / 46Front:
245/45 R 19 98 Y RSC
Back:
275/40 R 19 101 Y
RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.5 / 36Front:
245/40 R 20 99 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/35 R 20 102 Y XL
RSC2.7 / 39
--
2.7 / 39Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSIFront:
245/35 R 21 96 Y XL
RSC
Back:
275/30 R 21 98 Y XL
RSC3.0 / 44
--
3.2 / 46Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104 MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
Tire identification marks
Tire size
245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed letter
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 3510
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
3510: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
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case of a flat tire. Your service center will be glad
to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front and
rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the event
of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 105.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 108.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷245/50 R 18.▷245/45 R 19.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐
ficiently tight. Retighten as needed according to
the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if necessary.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h when
using snow chains.
Snow chain detection
The concept
When using snow chains, you should set
whether you are driving with or without snow
chains via the iDrive.
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