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WHEELS AND TYRES
TYRE CONDITION,
WHEEL CONDITION
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb
when parking.
Driving with worn or damaged tyres
reduces the braking and road holding
performance of the vehicle. Regularly
check the condition of the tyres (tread
and sidewalls) and rims as well as the
presence of the valve caps. Seek the
assistance of a Fiat Dealership in the
event of damage or unusual wear.
Always mark the direction of rotation on
the tyres that will be stored when fitting
winter or summer tyres. Store them in
a cool, dry place and away from direct
exposure to the sun's rays.
WINTER TYRES
Winter tyres improve driving safety at
temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres.
Winter or 4-seasons tyres can be
identified by the symbol on their
sidewalls.
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TYRE DESIGNATIONS
E.g. 225/55 R 18 98 V
225: tyre width, mm
55: cross-section ratio (tyre height to
tyre width), %
R: belt type: Radial
RF: type: RunFlat
18: wheel diameter, inches
98: load index e.g. 98 is equivalent to
750 kg
V: speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q: up to 160 km/h
S: up to 180 km/h
T: up to 190 km/h
H: up to 210 km/h
V: up to 240 km/h
W: up to 270 km/h
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at
kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Directional tyres
Directional tyres should be mounted
so that they rotate in the correct
direction. The proper rotation direction
is indicated by a symbol (e.g. an arrow)
on the sidewall.
TYRE PRESSURE
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles with
Tyre Underinflation Detection System.
WARNING Under-inflation increases
energy consumption. Non-compliant
tyre pressures cause tyres to wear
prematurely and have an adverse effect
on the vehicle's road holding - risk of
accident!
328 F6S0201
The tyre pressure information label
on the left B-pillar fig. 328 indicates
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