Low Aspect Ratio Tyres - Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual

Temperature - A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tyre's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tyre to
degenerate and reduce tyre life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tyre failure. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this
tyre is established for a tyre that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, over-inflation,
or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination,
can cause heat build-up and
possible sudden tyre failure.
This may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.

Low aspect ratio tyres

A low aspect ratio tyre, of which the
aspect ratio is lower than 50, is
designed for a sporty-look vehicle.
The low aspect ratio is to optimize
handling and braking. Thus, it may
be uncomfortable to ride and it may
generate noises, in comparison with
a normal tyre.
CAUTION
The side wall of a low aspect
ratio tyre is shorter than the
nor- mal one. Thus, the low-
aspect wheel and tyre are easily
dam- aged. Follow the below
instructions.
•
When driving on a rough road
or driving off a road, be care-
ful not to damage the tyres
and wheels. After driving,
inspect the tyres and wheels.
•
When passing over a pothole,
speed bump, manhole, or kerb
stone, slowly drive the vehicle
not to damage the tyres and
wheels.
•
When there is an impact on a
tyre, inspect the tyre condi-
tion. Or, contact a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer.
•
Inspect the tyre condition and
pressure every 1,800 miles
(3,000 km) to prevent a tyre
damage.
•
It is difficult to recognise a tyre
damage only with your eyes.
When there is a slight hint of a
tyre damage, check
replace the tyre to prevent the
damage caused by air leakage.
•
When a tyre is damaged
whilst driving on a rough
road, off a road, or over obsta-
cles, such as a pothole, man-
hole, or kerb stone, your war-
ranty does not cover the dam-
age.
•
The tyre information is speci-
fied on the tyre side wall.
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