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FIAT - 850 PASSENGER CARS
WHEELS
SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA
.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTIONS
WHEEL BALANCE
.
AND
TIRES
page
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SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA
Wheels
.
·
·
·
disc with
rim
-
type
·
·
4.00
x
12
Tires
.
.
.
·
low pressure
-
type
0
0
0
0
·
5.50 - 12
-
Tire
Pressures:
Load
not in
excess
of 4 people and luggage:
-
front
.
·
15.6 psi
(1.1
kg/em')
-
rear
·
25.6 psi (1.8 kg/em')
Long
distances at maximum load (5 people and luggage) :
-
front
.
17.1 psi (1.2 kg/em')
-
rear
.
.
·
.
.
. .
·
28.4 psi (2
kg/em')
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTIONS
Excessive Tire Wear.
POSSIBLE
CAUSES
1) High speed on very rough terrain.
2) Sudden variations of speed due to rapid acceler.
ations or improper brake application.
3) High speed with underinflated tires.
4) Overinflated tires.
5) Overloaded car.
REMEDIES
1) Reduce speed according to road conditions.
2) Avoid any unnecessary acceleration or brake application.
3) Check tire pressure, with cold tires, and inflate to the rec-
ommended values.
4) Reduce tire pressure to the recommended values.
5) See load specifications on page 6.
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