tires BMW X1 XDRIVE 28I 2014 User Guide

LoadingVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
General information Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carry‐
ing capacity of the tires, never overload the ve‐
hicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and
increases the rate at which damage develops
inside the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kgor YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the
vehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transfered to your
vehicle. Consult the manual for transport‐
ing a trailer to determine how this may re‐
duce the available cargo and luggage load
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Wheels and tiresVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Tire inflation pressure
Safety information
It is not merely the tires' service life, but also
driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving
safety that depend on the condition of the tires
and the maintenance of the specified tire pres‐
sure.
Checking the pressure Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after a maximum of
1.25 miles/2 km driving 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 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.◀
After adjusting the tire inflation pressure, reset
the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 93, or
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 91.Pressure specifications
The tables below provide all the correct infla‐
tion pressures for the specified tire sizes at
ambient temperature.
The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes
approved and tire brands recommended by
BMW; a list of these is available from your
service center.
For correct identification of the right tire infla‐
tion pressures, observe the following:▷Tire sizes of your vehicle.▷Maximum allowable driving speed.
Tire inflation pressures for driving up
to 100 mph or 160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h,
adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation
pressures listed on the following pages in the
column for traveling speeds up to 100 mph/
160 km/h to achieve optimum driving comfort.
These tire inflation pressures can also be
found on the driver's side door pillar when the
driver's door is open.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed
The maximum permissible speed for these tire
pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h. Do not ex‐
ceed this speed; otherwise, tire damage and
accidents may occur.◀
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Tire inflation pressures for driving
above 100 mph or 160 km/h
Adjust the tire inflation pressures
To drive at maximum speeds in excess of
100 mph/160 km/h, adjust pressures to the re‐
spective tire inflation pressures listed on the
following pages in the column for travelingspeeds including those exceeding 100 mph or
160 km/h. Otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents could occur.◀
Observe all national and local maximum speed
limits; otherwise, violations of the laws could
occur.
Tire inflation pressures X1 sDrive28i
Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h

Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with
cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature225/50 R 17 94 H M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 V RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H M+S RSC2.2/322.6/38225/45 R 18 91 V M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
225/45 R 18 91 H M+S RSC2.4/352.8/41Front: 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18 95 V RSC2.4/35
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2.6/38Front: 225/40 R 19 89 W RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 W RSC2.6/38
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2.8/41Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102 MSpeeds of up to 50 mph/
80 km/h
4.2/60
Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph/160 km/h
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Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with
cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature225/50 R 17 94 H M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 V M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 V RSC
225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H M+S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 H M+S RSC2.4/352.9/42Front: 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18 95 V RSC2.4/35
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2.9/42Front: 225/40 R 19 89 W RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 W RSC2.6/38
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2.9/42Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102 MSpeeds of up to 50 mph/
80 km/h
4.2/60With high-speed tuning feature Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with
cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature225/50 R 17 94 V RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H M+S RSC2.4/352.9/42225/45 R 18 91 W RSC
225/45 R 18 91 H M+S RSC2.6/383.1/45Front: 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18 95 V RSC2.6/38
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Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIFront: 225/40 R 19 89 W RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 W RSC2.8/41
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3.1/45Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102 MSpeeds of up to 50 mph/
80 km/h
4.2/60
Tire inflation pressures X1 xDrive28i/X1 xDrive35i
Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h

Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with
cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature225/50 R 17 94 H M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H M+S RSC2.2/322.6/38225/45 R 18 91 V M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
225/45 R 18 91 H M+S RSC2.4/352.8/41Front: 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18 95 V RSC2.4/35
--
2.6/38Front: 225/40 R 19 89 W RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 W RSC2.6/38
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2.8/41Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102 MSpeeds of up to 50 mph/
80 km/h
4.2/60
Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph/160 km/h
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Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with
cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature225/50 R 17 94 H M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H M+S RSC2.4/352.9/42225/45 R 18 91 V M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
225/45 R 18 91 H M+S RSC2.6/383.1/45Front: 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18 95 V RSC2.6/38
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2.9/42Front: 225/40 R 19 89 W RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 W RSC2.6/38
--
2.9/42Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102 MSpeeds of up to 50 mph/
80 km/h
4.2/60With high-speed tuning feature Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with
cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature225/50 R 17 94 V RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H M+S RSC2.6/383.0/44225/45 R 18 91 W RSC
225/45 R 18 91 H M+S RSC2.8/413.2/46Front: 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18 95 V RSC2.8/41
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Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIFront: 225/40 R 19 89 W RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 W RSC3.0/44
--
3.2/46Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102 MSpeeds of up to 50 mph/
80 km/h
4.2/60Tire identification marks
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the
tire makes it easier to identify and choose the
right tires.
Tire size
Example: 225/45 R 17 91 V
225: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
17: rim diameter in inches
91: load rating, not for ZR tires
V: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph/160 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 Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
DOT xxxx xxx 2313
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
2313: tire ageTire age
The tire manufacturing date is contained in the
tire identification mark: DOT ... 2313 means
that the tire was manufactured in the
week 23 of 2013.
BMW recommends that you replace all tires af‐
ter 6 years at most, even if some tires may last
for 10 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
Conform to Federal Safety Requirements
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition to
these grades.◀
Treadwear The 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
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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 B
and A represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required 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.◀RSC – Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
page 240.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than
summer tires.
XL Designation for specially reinforced 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 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.
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Tire damage
General information Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Notes 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 during driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can be caused by driving over curbs,
road damage and similar situations.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; other‐
wise, there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the next service center or tire
shop.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.
Otherwise, tire damage can present a life-
threatening hazard to vehicle occupants and
other road users.◀
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 or tire specialist.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Wheel and tire combination
Information on the right wheel and tire combi‐
nation and rim version for your vehicle can be
obtained from the service center.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
Approved wheels and tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐
mends that you use only wheels and tires that have been approved for your particular vehicle
model.
For example, despite having the same official
size ratings, variations can lead to body con‐
tact and with it, the risk of severe accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval‐
uate non-approved wheels and tires to deter‐
mine if they are suited for use, and therefore
cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehi‐
cle if they are mounted.◀
Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire
Pressure Monitor
When mounting new tires or changing from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use
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