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Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be possible to control the vehicle's response.
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may cause damage.
Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe the following:
Tow rope When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on the vehicle components when towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Wheels: Notes for repairing aluminum rims
In general, the economic viability must be checked prior to the repair.
It is possible to repair the following damage (applies to cast aluminum rims labelled as AlSi7 AlSi11,
AlSi12):
Depth of the damage in the aluminum at maximum 1 mm
Distance of the damage from the outer rim edge at maxi ...