Important information about wheels and tyres
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Avoid fast cornering and hard acceleration.
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Inspect the tyres for irregular wear from time
to time.
Tyre pressure
The tyre pressure values are shown on the
sticker located on the rear frame of the front
left door ›››Fig.238.
Insucient or excessive pressure greatly re-
duces the useful life of the tyres and adversely
aects vehicle performance and ride. Correct
inflation pressures are very important, espe-
cially at high speeds.
The tyre pressure must be adjusted according
to the load the vehicle is carrying. If the vehicle
is going to be fully loaded, increase the tyre
pressure to the maximum load value shown on
the sticker ›››Fig.238.
Do not forget the spare wheel when checking
the tyre pressures: Keep this spare wheel infla-
ted to the highest pressure required for the road
wheels.
In the case of a minimised temporary spare
wheel (125/70 R16 or 125/70 R18) inflate to a
pressure of 4.2 bar as indicated on the tyre
pressure label ›››Fig.238.
Driving style
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard
braking (squealing tyres) all increase tyre wear.
Wheel balance
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced.
However, certain circumstances may lead to
imbalance (run-out), which is detected as vi-
brations in the steering wheel.
Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as
they otherwise cause excessive wear on steer-
ing, suspension and tyres. A wheel must also be
rebalanced when a new tyre is fitted or if a tyre
is repaired.
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect running gear alignment causes ex-
cessive tyre wear, impairing the safety of the
vehicle. If you notice excessive tyre wear, you
should check wheel alignment at a SEAT O-
cial Service.
WARNING
Unsuitable handling of the wheels and tyres
may lead to sudden tyre pressure losses,
tread separation or even a blow-out.
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The driver is responsible for ensuring that
all of the vehicle tyres are correctly infla-
ted to the right pressure. The recommen-
ded tyre pressure is indicated on the label
›››Fig.238.
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Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure
they are kept at the indicated pressures.
Tyre pressure that is too low could cause
overheating, resulting in tread detachment
or even burst tyres.
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Tyre pressure should be as indicated on the
label when the tyres are cold at all times
›››Fig.238.
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Regularly check the cold inflation pressure
of the tyres. If necessary, change the tyre
pressure of the vehicle tyres while they are
cold.
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Regularly check your tyres for damage and
wear.
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Never exceed the speed limit or loads
specified for the type of tyre fitted on your
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated
tyres will increase fuel con-
sumption.
Tread wear indicators
Fig.239 Tyre profile: tread wear indicators.
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