BMW 5 Series: 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 required minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire identification marks
Tire size
255/50 R 19 103 Y
255: nominal width in mm
50: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
19: rim diameter in inches
103: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR ...
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 oth ...
See also:
Object Detection System Messages
PARK ASSIST OFF
This message is displayed when the park assist system has been turned off. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist
.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
This message is displayed if there is a problem with ...
Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside elemen ...
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
WARNING
If EBD has malfu ...
