BMW X3 Owners Manual: 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 tire 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
245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load rating, not fo ...
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Hints
Driving over rough or damaged ...
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BMW X3 Owners Manual > Car washes: Automatic car washes
Hints
Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.
Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.
Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehi ...
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