General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Hints
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 cushioning 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 defects:
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over curbs, road damage, or similar things.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, reduce your speed immediately and have the rims and tires checked right away; otherwise, there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the nearest service center. If necessary, have the vehicle towed or transported there. Otherwise, tire damage can become life threatening for vehicle occupants and also other traffic.
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you do not have damaged tires repaired; they should be replaced.
Otherwise, damage can occur as a result.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Suspension: Front axle suspension
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
NOTE:
Illustration only an example. Detail deviations, depending on engine version,
are possible.
Unfasten screws (2).
Remove front underbody protection (1).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
NOTE:
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