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5.07
TYRES (continued)
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressures must be adhered to.
(Remember to check the spare
wheel at the same time.) Pressures
must be checked at least once a
month and always before a long
journey. (Refer to the section on
“Tyre pressures”.)
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre
wear and unusually hot
running, factors which may
seriously affect safety and lead
to:
- poor roadholding
- the risk of blow-outs or of
throwing a tread at high speed.
Pressures depend on the load
and the driving speed. Adjust the
pressures according to the
conditions of use. (Refer to the
sectionontyrepressures.)
Pressures should be checked when
the tyres are cold; ignore higher
pressures which may be reached in
hot weather or following a journey
at higher speeds.
If tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are cold,the
indicated pressures should be
increased by 0.2 to 0.3 bar.
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Note: a label (depending on country
or version) stuck on the edge or
frame of the driver's door gives the
recommended tyre pressures.
Fitting new tyres
For safety reasons, this
operation must only be
carried out by a
specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your car as follows:
- It may mean that your car no
longer conforms to current
regulations.
- It may change the way it
handles when cornering.
- It may cause the steering to be
heavy.
- It may cause tyre noise.
- It may affect the use of chains.
Changing wheels around
This practice is not recommended.
Spare wheel
Refer to the information on the
spare wheel and instructions on
how to change a wheel in section 5.
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