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BMW TPM: enter tire data after changing the tire specification

A focused procedure with clear application limits, practical checks and manufacturer documentation.

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BMW Tire Pressure Monitor with manual tire selection in Operating System 7, 8, 8.5 or 9.
STEP 01

Find manual selection

For OS7 open CAR, Vehicle status, Tire Pressure Monitor, Tire settings, Tire selection, Manual, then Tire type. For OS8/8.5/9 start with Apps menu and Vehicle, then follow the same path from Vehicle status.

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STEP 02

Choose the rear-axle entry

BMW directs selection according to the tires on the rear axle: tire type in its OS7 instructions, rear tire size in its OS8-and-newer instructions. Tires with special approval use Other tires and the documented reset procedure.

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STEP 03

Save and observe measurement

Select the maximum speed you intend to use with the tires, then Save tire settings. Measurement of current pressures starts and its progress appears. If the expected entry is unavailable, resolve the configuration using the vehicle manual or BMW support rather than choosing an approximate match.

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Sources / references 1
  1. BMW — manufacturer instructions ↗Reviewed Oct 8, 2026

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