Wheels And Tyres - Alfa Romeo Tonale Owner's Handbook Manual

WHEELS AND TYRES

GENERAL INFORMATION
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Take the following precautions to
prevent damage to the tyres:
avoid braking suddenly, racing starts
and violent impact against the curb,
potholes, obstacles and driving for
extended periods on uneven road
surfaces
periodically check that the tyres
have no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre tread wear
change the position of the tyres every
10000/15000 kilometres, keeping them
on the same side of the car to avoid
inverting the rotation direction
tyres age even if they are not used
much. In any event, have the tyres
checked by specialised technicians if
they have been fitted for longer than
6 years. Also remember to check the
space-saver spare wheel with particular
care
if a tyre is changed also change the
inflation valve
SNOW CHAINS
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215/60 R17 tyres can be fitted with 7 mm
snow chains. Chains cannot be fitted on
235/50 R18, 235/45 R19 and 235/40 R20
tyres.
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.
The snow chains may be applied only to
the front wheel tyres.
Check the tension of the snow chains
after the first few feet/meters have
been driven.
WARNING Using snow chains with
tyres with non-original dimensions may
damage the car.
WARNING Using different size or
type (M+S, snow, etc.) tyres between
front and rear axle may adversely
affect car driveability, with the risk of
losing control of the car and resulting
accidents.
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE ROTATION
OF THE TYRES
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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 resolve this problem, tyres should be
rotated at the appropriate time.
In the case of irregular wear of the
tyres, the reason must be identified and
corrected before rotating them.
WARNING
210) The road holding qualities of the
car also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
211) If the tyres are "unidirectional", do not
switch tyres from the right­hand side of the
car to the left­hand side, and vice versa.
This type of tyres can only be switched
from the front axle to the rear axle and vice
versa, keeping them on the same side of the
vehicle.
212) Travelling with partially or completely
deflated tyres can cause safety problems
and irremediably damage the tyre.
213) Do not cross switch the tyres if they
are "unidirectional" type. In this case,
always take care not to fit the tyres with a
direction of rotation that is opposite to that
indicated: you would risk losing grip and
control of the car.
IMPORTANT
94) 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 pavements and do
not drive long distances over roads without
snow, to avoid damaging both your vehicle
and the road surface.
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