Wheels and tires of the car BMW 5 Series E39

Wheels and tires — general information
The BMW 5 Series is equipped with different tire and rim sizes, depending on the model and version. Along with the width of the rim, the depth of its pressing...

Wheel replacement and balancing
It is impractical to change the direction of rotation of the tires when replacing wheels, since the tires adapt to the changed direction of rotation only when...

Wheel balancing
Serially produced wheels are balanced at the factory. Balancing is necessary in order to compensate for the uneven distribution of mass and inaccuracies in the...

Additional installation of a wheel bolt with a lock
Loosen wheel bolts. Raise the car so that the wheel can rotate freely. Loosen the wheel bolts until the wheel on the hub is movable. Turn the wheel so that the...

Designations of tires and disk wheels
Tire designation example: 225 - tire width in mm 60 - ratio of height to width (the height of the tire cross section is 60% of the width). If there is no...

Tire care rules
In general, it is believed that tires, so to speak, have "memory", and rough handling - such is, respectively, a quick or frequent collision with a curb or...

Anti-skid chains
Snow chains may only be used on the wheels of the drive (rear) bridge. When using wheels with a rim diameter of 17 inches, snow chains cannot be fitted. Do not...

Incorrect tire wear
It is normal for the front wheels to have slightly increased wear on the tread shoulders compared to their middle. Moreover, due to the slope of the roadway,...

Eliminate vibrations in the front of the car
Vibration of the steering wheel at a certain speed usually indicates an imbalance of the wheels. Examination Check tire pressure, adjust if necessary. Carry...