Tires - Application Chart
Group 36Wheels and Tires
Bulletin Number
36 01 92 (3467)
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
May 1992
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
Tire Applications
MODELS:
All 1992
Situation:
BMW performs extensive tire tests to determine which tires are best suited for use on BMW vehicles. Testing covers many areas such as wet and dry traction, stability, tread life, noise, and comfort in addition to the basic requirements of load and speed ratings. The results of these tests determine which sizes, brands, and types of tires will be approved for original equipment use.
Understandably, it is not logistically or economically feasible to test every brand and type of tire available on the market for use on BMWs.
Customers will often inquire about the suitability of a particular brand or type of tire for replacement use on their BMW, or will experience problems after replacing their original tires with a different size, brand, or type.
The attached listing has been prepared for your use when asked about recommended tires. When using this list, please bear in mind the list includes only those tires which have been tested and have been found to be suitable for use on a particular model.
If a particular brand or type of tire is not included under a model application, it does not necessarily mean that it does not meet BMW standards; it might simply be that it was not tested for that application.
If a customer should desire to have another brand or type of tire mounted on their vehicle, and that tire is not listed, the customer should be made aware that it is possible the tire may have characteristics that do not complement the vehicie (Also refer to S.I. 34 01 88 (1555) and S.I. 34 01 92 (3490) for further information.)
To use the listings, turn to the proper page for the model in question, and find the column that applies. Use the symbols to find the proper tire, wheel, and brand in that column. The same symbol must appear in the column under all three catagories for that particular combination to apply.
Specific tire availability information may be obtained from the individual tire manufacturers. Please refer to S.I. 06 04 89 (1917) for addresses and phone contact information.
3 Series (E30)
1992 Models
To find what tire, wheel, and brand combination applies to a model, find the proper column for that model. Use the symbols to determine what tire, wheel, and brand apply. The same symbol must appear in all three categories for a particular combination to apply.
To find what tire, wheel, and brand combination applies to a model, find the proper column for that model. Use the symbols to determine what tire, wheel, and brand apply. The same symbol must appear in all three categories for a particular combination to apply.
8 Series (E31)
'92 Models
To find what tire, wheel, and brand combination applies to a model, find the proper column for that model. Use the symbols to determine what tire, wheel, and brand apply. The same symbol must appear in all three categories for a particular combination to apply.
7 Series (E32)
92 Model Year
To find what tire, wheel, and brand combination applies to a model, find the proper column for that model. Use the symbols to determine what tire, wheel, and brand apply. The same symbol must appear in all three categories for a particular combination to apply.
To find what tire, wheel, and brand combination applies to a model, find the proper column for that model. Use the symbols to determine what tire, wheel, and brand apply. The same symbol must appear in all three categories for a particular combination to apply.
5 Series (E34)
'92 Model Year
To find what tire, wheel, and brand combination applies to a model, find the proper column for that model. Use the symbols to determine what tire, wheel, and brand apply. The same symbol must appear in all three categories for a particular combination to apply.
To find what tire, wheel, and brand combination applies to a model, find the proper column for that model. Use the symbols to determine what tire, wheel, and brand apply. The same symbol must appear in all three categories for a particular combination to apply.
M5 E34
'92 Models
To find what tire, wheel, and brand combination applies to a model, find the proper column for that model. Use the symbols to determine what tire, wheel, and brand apply. The same symbol must appear in all three categories for a particular combination to apply.
3 Series (E36)
92 Model Year
To find what tire, wheel, and brand combination applies to a model, find the proper column for that model. Use the symbols to determine what tire, wheel, and brand apply. The same symbol must appear in all three categories for a particular combination to apply.
To find what tire, wheel, and brand combination applies to a model, find the proper column for that model. Use the symbols to determine what tire, wheel, and brand apply. The same symbol must appear in all three categories for a particular combination to apply.