Tyres for BMW vehicles plus torque settings table for related models
The purpose of this table is to denote
proper wheelnut torque tightening settings, and air
pressure, for most common tyres on the related vehicles.
Finding replacement tyres for BMW vehicles is not
difficult, but that is only part of the equation.
Getting the right tyres for BMW cars, vans, trucks,
or SUVs may involve some choices if the driver's
preferences, and driving habits, require different tyres
for the BMW than were originally fitted by BMW.
Changing the tyres on a BMW should require 3 primary
choices:
- The overall quality of the tyre (durability,
wear, ratings, cost) desired for the BMW
- The speed rating that a tyre for that BMW
should have depending upon the driver's average and
occasional "fastest-driven" speed
- Deciding if local and/or regional weather
patterns merit keeping two sets of tyres for dry vs.
wet road conditions
Further, if an owner wishes to put tyres on different
sized wheels for the BMW, a careful decision about
what size tyres will be valid for that BMW is
required. If, for example, a larger wheel size is
desired, then the profile (height) and/or the width must
be reduced to avoid damaging the drive train. A
195/65/15 tyre for that BMW, for instance, on a 17"
rim, could legitimately become a 165/65 (narrower) or a
195/55 (shorter) but could not stay a 195/65 as before.
A handy calculator for changing tyre sizes can be
found
here.
All tyres for any BMW vehicle should be fitted
using the proper torque, according to the manufacturer's
specifications. Torque is the amount of pressure used to
tighten the wheel nuts. For tyres that are fitted
to the following BMW models, the torque settings are
listed. Also, the recommended air pressure to put into
tyres for BMW models is listed. Further, the
alternate tyre size for BMW models.
Note: Further information on tyres and car
batteries for BMW vehicles may be found at the
manufacturer's own website... BMW |
