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RIM PROTECTOR TYRES
242)
For wheel hub caps fitting on rims with
Rim Protector tyres, see the warning
below.
225 F0S0351
SNOW TYRES
243)
Use snow tyres of the same size as the
standard tyres provided with the car.
All four tyres should be the same
(brand and track) to ensure greater
safety when driving and braking as well
as a good manoeuvrability.
Remember that you should not change
the tyre rotation direction. A Dealership
will be happy to provide advice
concerning the most suitable type of
tyre for the customer's requirements.
The winter features of these tyres are
reduced considerably when the tread
depth is below 4 mm. Replace them in
this case.
Due to the specific characteristics
of snow tyres, in normal weather
conditions or on long motorway
journeys, the performance of these
tyres is lower than that of standard
tyres. Their usage should therefore be
restricted in accordance with their type
approval.
WARNING When using snow tyres
with a maximum speed index below
the one that can be reached by the car
(increased by 5%), place a notice in
the passenger compartment, plainly in
view, which states the maximum speed
allowed by the snow tyres (as per
EC Directive). All four tyres should be
the same (brand and track) to ensure
greater safety when driving and braking
as well as a good manoeuvrability.
Remember that you should not change
the tyre rotation direction.
"SPIDER” SNOW CHAINS
Avoid using conventional snow chains
as they can damage the car.
The use of “spider” chains is strongly
recommended.
WARNING
238) Do not switch tyres from the
righthand side of the car to the lefthand
side, and vice versa.
239) Never submit alloy rims to
repainting treatments requiring the use
of temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
240) Remember that the road holding
qualities of your car also depend on
correct tyre pressures.
241) If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result.
242) Do NOT fit wheel cups when using
integral cups fixed (with springs) to the
steel rim and tyres other than factory-
fitted tyres provided with Rim Protector
(fig. 225). Use of unsuitable tyres and
wheel caps may cause sudden decrease
of tyre pressure.
243) The top speed for snow tyres marked
“Q” is 160 km/h, while it is 190 km/h for
“T” tyres and 210 km/h for "H" tyres.
Nevertheless, you must always comply
with the highway code speed limits.