2015 BMW 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual

gine deposits, it is highly recommended to
purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled main‐
tenance.◀Seite 173FuelMobility173
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Wheels and tiresVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features 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 tire inflation pressure
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
Regularly check the tire inflation pres‐
sure, and correct it as needed: at least twice a
month and before a long trip. If you fail to ob‐
serve this precaution, you may be driving on
tires with incorrect 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.◀
Tires have a natural, consistent loss of tire in‐
flation pressure.
Tires heat up while driving, and the tire infla‐
tion pressure increases along with the tire's
temperature. The tire inflation pressure speci‐
fications relate to cold tires or tires with the
ambient temperature.
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.
The displays of inflation devices may under-
read by up to 1.45 psi/0.1 bar.
For Flat Tire Monitor: after correcting the tire
inflation pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire
Monitor.
For Tire Pressure Monitor: after correcting the
tire inflation pressure, reset the Tire Pressure
Monitor.
Tire inflation pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to
page 175, contains all tire inflation pressure
specifications for the specified tire sizes at the
ambient temperature. Tire inflation pressure
specifications apply to approved 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
values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer
to page 175, and adjust as necessary.
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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 / 322.5 / 36205/50 R 17 89
V M+S A/S RSC
205/50 R 17 89 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.6 / 38225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.8 / 41Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIFront: 225/45
R 17 91 W RSC
Rear: 245/40
R 17 91 W RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.5 / 36Front: 225/40 R
18 92 Y XL RSC
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL RSC2.3 / 33
--
2.8 / 41Front: 225/40 R
18 88 Y Std
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL Std2.3 / 33
--
2.8 / 41Front: 225/35
R 19 88 Y XL
RSC
Rear: 245/30
R 19 89 Y XL
RSC2.6 / 38
--
3.1 / 45Emergency
wheel:
T 125/80 R 17 99
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
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M235iTire 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 RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL A/S RSC2.3 / 332.8 / 41Front: 225/40 R
18 88 Y Std
Rear: 245/35 R 18
92 Y XL Std2.3 / 33
--
2.8 / 41Front: 225/40 R
18 92 Y XL RSC
Rear: 245/35 R 18
92 Y XL RSC2.3 / 33
--
2.8 / 41Front: 225/35
R 19 88 Y XL RSC
Rear: 245/30 R 19
89 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
3.1 / 45Emergency
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 featureTire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/45 R 17 91 H
M+S RSC2.3 / 332.8 / 41205/50 R 17 89
V M+S A/S RSC
205/50 R 17 89 H
M+S RSC2.4 / 352.9 /42225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC2.6 / 383.1 / 45Front: 225/45
R 17 91 W RSC
Rear: 245/40
R 17 91 W RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.7 / 39Front: 225/40 R
18 92 Y XL RSC
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL RSC2.3 / 33
--
2.8 / 41Front: 225/40 R
18 88 Y Std
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL Std2.3 / 33
--
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Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIFront: 225/35
R 19 88 Y XL
RSC
Rear: 245/30
R 19 89 Y XL
RSC2.6 / 38
--
3.1 / 45Emergency
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
Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/45 R 17 91
H M+S RSC2.7 / 393.2 / 46205/50 R 17 89
H M+S RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC2.9 /423.4 / 49Front: 225/45
R 17 91 W RSC
Rear: 245/40
R 17 91 W RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46Front: 225/40 R
18 92 Y XL RSC
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
3.1 / 45Front: 225/40 R
18 88 Y Std
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL Std2.6 / 38
--
3.1 / 45Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIFront: 225/35
R 19 88 Y XL
RSC
Rear: 245/30
R 19 89 Y XL
RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Emergency
wheel:
T 125/80 R 17 99
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
M235i Without high-speed tuning feature
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 RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL A/S RSC2.6 / 383.0 / 44Front: 225/40 R
18 88 Y Std
Rear: 245/35 R 18
92 Y XL Std2.3 / 33
--
2.8 / 41Front: 225/40 R
18 92 Y XL RSC
Rear: 245/35 R 18
92 Y XL RSC2.3 / 33
--
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/35
R 19 88 Y XL RSC
Rear: 245/30 R 19
89 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
3.1 / 45Emergency
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
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 RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC2.9 /423.4 / 49Front: 225/40 R
18 88 Y Std
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL Std2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46Front: 225/40 R
18 92 Y XL RSC
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIFront: 225/35
R 19 88 Y XL
RSC
Rear: 245/30
R 19 89 Y XL
RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Emergency
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 0115
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
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0115: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire age DOT … 0115: the tire was manufactured in the
1st week of 2015.
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
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐
eral Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi‐
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
RSC – Run-flat tires
Run-flat tires, refer to page 182, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
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M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire tread Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
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.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:▷Unusual vibrations while driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
In case of tire damage
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.◀
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.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
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