Alfa Romeo 4C spider User Manual page 120

Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including, but not limited to:
• Driving style.
• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pres-
sures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop
across the tire tread. These abnormal wear pat-
terns will reduce tread life, resulting in the need for
earlier tire replacement.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced
tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle
scheduled maintenance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after
six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Fail-
ure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire
failure.You could lose control and have a collision
resulting in serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as
little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from
contact with oil, grease, and gasoline.
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Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of
many characteristics.They should be inspected regu-
larly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pres-
sures. The manufacturer strongly recommends that
you use tires equivalent to the originals in size,
quality and performance when replacement is
needed. Refer to the paragraph on "Tread Wear
Indicators" in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certifica-
tion Label for the size designation of your tire. The
Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be
found on the original equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the "Tire
Safety Information" section of this manual for more
information relating to the Load Index and Speed
Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or
two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your vehicle's handling. If you ever
replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel's specifi-
cations match those of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact your authorized tire
dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions
you may have on tire specifications or capability. Failure
to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect
the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and
wheels may change suspension dimensions and
performance characteristics, resulting in changes
to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle.
This can cause unpredictable handling and stress
to steering and suspension components. You
could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel
sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally
equipped on your vehicle. Using a tire with a
smaller load index could result in tire overload-
ing and failure. You could lose control and have
a collision.