width BMW Z4 COUPE 3.0SI 2007 Owners Manual
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Wheels and tires
86
Z4 Coupe 3.0si
Tire coding
Understanding the lettering on the tire sidewall
makes it easier to identify and choose the cor-
rect tires.
Tire size
Speed code letter
Q = up to 100mph or 160km/h
T = up to 118mph or 190km/h
H = up to 131mph or 210km/h
V = up to 150mph or 240km/h
W = up to 167mph or 270km/h
Y = up to 186mph or 300km/h
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.DOT code:
Tire age
The date on which the tire was manufactured is
indicated by the code on the sidewall:
DOT … 5005 indicates that the tire was manu-
factured in week 50 of the year 2005.
BMW recommends the replacement of all tires
every 6 years at the latest, even if a tire usage of
10 years is possible.
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
Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
Tire sizePressure specifications in psi/kPa
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires,
cold = ambient temperature
225/45 R 17 91 W
225/45 R 17 91 H/V M+S33/230 39/270
Front: 225/45 R 17 91W
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W33/230
––
39/270
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W33/230
––
39/270
You will find more information about permissible loads and weights on page113.
e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating,
not on ZR tires
Speed code letter, in
front of the R on ZR tires225/50 R1692 V
e.g.
Manufacturer's code
for tire make
Tire size and
tire design
Tire ageDOT xxxx xxx 5005
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Everything from A to Z
126 Tow-starting106
Tow truck106
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor54
Track width, refer to
Dimensions111,112
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC51
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic42
– manual transmission42
Transmission detent, refer to
Range selection42
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction43
Transporting children
safely36
Transport securing device,
refer to Cargo loading77
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tread depth87
Trip distance recorder, refer to
Trip odometer48
Triple turn signal44
Trip meter, refer to Trip
odometer48
Trip odometer48
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions111,112
Turn signal indicators44
– bulb replacement100
– indicator lamp12,13
Turn signals
– triple turn signal44
TV function, refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading77
U
Undercoating, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR86Units
– average consumption50
– average speed50
– temperature50
– time50
Units of measure
– outside temperature
display50
– time format50
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking19
Unlocking
– from inside21
– from outside19
– luggage compartment
lid19,22
– tailgate19,21
Used batteries, refer to
Battery disposal102
V
Vehicle
– battery102
– break-in period74
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– cargo loading76
– car wash, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
– dimensions, refer to
Dimensions111,112
– engine41
– leaving the vehicle41
– parked76
– placing in storage, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
– weight113
Vehicle Memory18
Ventilation63,67
– air conditioning63
– automatic climate control67
– draft-free63,67
Vents, refer to
Ventilation63,67
Viscosity94Volume
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities114
W
Warning and indicator
lamps12
Warning triangle104
Warranty, refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models,
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models96
Warranty and service6
Washer/wiper system45
Washer fluid reservoir46
Washer fluids46
Washer reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir46
Washing systems46
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray69
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water75
Wear indicator in tires, refer to
Minimum tread depth87
Weights113
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires89
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions111,112
Wheels and tires84
Width, refer to
Dimensions111,112
Wind deflector70
Window defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows
– automatic climate control66
– heating and ventilation63
Windows24
– convenience operation20
– opening/closing25
– pinch protection system25
– power supply interruption25