2014 BMW 2 SERIES 225

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.◀
Tire inflation pressure values up to
100 mph/160 km/h
228i, 228i xDrive
Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/45 R 17 91 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.3 / 33205/50 R 17 89
V M+S A/S RSC
205/50 R 17 89 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.5 / 36225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.6 / 38Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIFront: 225/45
R 17 91 W RSC
Rear: 245/40
R 17 91 W RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.3 / 33Front: 225/40
R 18 88 Y RSC
Rear: 245/35
R 18 88 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.6 / 38Front: 225/35
R 19 88 Y XL
RSC
Rear: 245/30
R 19 89 Y XL
RSC2.5 / 36
--
2,9/ 42Front: 225/40 R
18 88 Y Std
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL Std2.2 / 32
--
2.6 / 38Emergency
wheel:
T 125/80 R 17 99
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
M235i, M235i xDrive
Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires205/50 R 17 89 H
M+S RSC
225/45 R 17 91 H
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Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSI225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC2.3 / 332.6 / 38Front: 225/40 R
18 88 Y Std
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL Std2.3 / 33
--
2.6 / 38Front: 225/40
R 18 88 Y RSC
Rear: 245/35
R 18 88 Y RSC2.3 / 33
--
2.6 / 38Front: 225/35
R 19 88 Y XL
RSC
Rear: 245/30
R 19 89 Y XL
RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.9 /42Emergency
wheel:
T 125/80 R 17 99
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
Tire 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
excess 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. Other‐
wise tire damage and accidents could occur.◀
Tire inflation pressure values over
100 mph/160 km/h
228i, 228i xDrive Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/45 R 17 91 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.6 / 38205/50 R 17 89
V M+S A/S RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
205/50 R 17 89 H
M+S RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.8 / 41Front: 225/45
R 17 91 W RSC
Rear: 245/40 R 17
91 W RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.5 / 36Front: 225/40
R 18 88 Y RSC
Rear: 245/35 R 18
88 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.6 / 38Front: 225/35
R 19 88 Y XL RSC
Rear: 245/30 R 19
89 Y XL RSC2.5 / 36
--
2.9 /42Front: 225/40 R
18 88 Y Std
Rear: 245/35 R 18
92 Y XL Std2.2 / 32
--
2.6 / 38Emergency
wheel:
T 125/80 R 17 99
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
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Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/45 R 17 91
H M+S RSC2.5 / 362.9 /42205/50 R 17 89
H M+S RSC2.6 / 383.1 / 45225/40 R 18 92
V M+S XL RSC2.7 / 393.2 / 46Front: 225/45
R 17 91 W RSC
Rear: 245/40
R 17 91 W RSC2.5 / 36
--
3.0 / 44Front: 225/40
R 18 88 Y RSC
Rear: 245/35
R 18 88 Y RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.9 /42Front: 225/35
R 19 88 Y XL
RSC
Rear: 245/30
R 19 89 Y XL
RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.2 / 46Front: 225/40 R
18 88 Y Std
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL Std2.4 / 35
--
2.9 /42Emergency
wheel:
T 125/80 R 17
99 MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
M235i, M235i xDrive
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
205/50 R 17 89 H
M+S RSC
225/45 R 17 91 H
M+S RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC2.5 / 362.8 / 41Front: 225/40 R
18 88 Y Std
Rear: 245/35 R 18
92 Y XL Std2.3 / 33
--
2.6 / 38Front: 225/40
R 18 88 Y RSC
Rear: 245/35 R 18
88 Y RSC2.3 / 33
--
2.6 / 38Front: 225/35
R 19 88 Y XL RSC
Rear: 245/30 R 19
89 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.9 /42Emergency
wheel:
T 125/80 R 17 99
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
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Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires205/50 R 17 89
H M+S RSC
225/45 R 17 91
H M+S RSC2.7 / 393.1 / 45225/40 R 18 92
V M+S XL RSC2.8 / 413.2 / 46Front: 225/40 R
18 88 Y Std
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL Std2.5 / 36
--
2.9 /42Front: 225/40
R 18 88 Y RSC
Rear: 245/35
R 18 88 Y RSC2.5 / 36
--
2.9 /42Front: 225/35
R 19 88 Y XL
RSC
Rear: 245/30
R 19 89 Y XL
RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46Emergency
wheel:
T 125/80 R 17
99 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
Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h
R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h
S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h
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 4314
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
4314: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire age
DOT … 4314: the tire was manufactured in the
43th week of 2014.
Recommendation
Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires at least every 6 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
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StorageStore 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 consist of tires that are self-sup‐
porting, to a limited degree, and possibly spe‐
cial rims.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.
Follow the instructions for continued driving
with a flat tire.
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 the
vehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷205/55 R 16.▷205/50 R 17.▷225/45 R 17.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing 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 needed.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/hwhen using snow chains.
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