Wheels And Tyres - Alfa Romeo STELVIO 949 Owner's Handbook Manual

WHEELS AND TYRES

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SNOW CHAINS
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Rear Wheel Drive and All-wheel drive
versions
It is possible to fit 0.51 in (13 mm) chains
on all the tyres except for R20.
We recommend using snow chains
available from the Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Important notes
The use of snow chains should be in
compliance with local regulations of each
country. In certain countries, tyres
marked with code M+S (Mud and Snow)
are considered as winter equipment;
therefore their use is equivalent to that
of the snow chains.
IMPORTANT The snow chains may be
applied only to the rear wheel tyres.
Installing them on the rear wheel tyres
could damage the suspension and
transmission.
Check the tension of the snow chains
after the first few metres have been
driven.
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IMPORTANT Using snow chains with
tyres with non-original dimensions may
damage the vehicle.
IMPORTANT Using different size or type
(M+S, snow, etc.) tyres between front and
rear axle may adversely affect vehicle
driveability, with the risk of losing control
of the vehicle and resulting accidents.
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE ROTATION
OF THE TYRES
The front and rear tyres are subject to
different loads and stress due to
steering, manoeuvres and braking. For
this reason they are subject to uneven
wear.
To prevent this problem, the tyres should
be rotated at the appropriate time (6000
/ 9000 mi (10000 / 15000 km)).
Inverting the tyres means moving them
to different positions on the same side of
the car (front to back and vice versa).
IMPORTANT Crossing the tyres is not
advised, so placing a tyre on a different
axle on the other side of the car is
impossible.
Tyre rotation contributes to the
preservation of the grip and traction
performance on wet, muddy or snowy
roads, guaranteeing optimal driveability
of the vehicle.
In the case of irregular wear of the tyres
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identify the cause and correct it as soon
as possible, by contacting an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
WARNING
176) The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation pressure
of the tyres.
177) If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result.
178) Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
IMPORTANT
75) Keep your speed down when snow chains
are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h (or the
equivalent in miles). Avoid potholes, do not
drive over steps or sidewalks and do not
drive long distances over roads without
snow, to avoid damaging both your vehicle
and the road surface.