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Maintenance
Tyre traction
Tyre traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tyres, tyres that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tyres should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. Slow down whenever there
is rain, snow or ice on the road, to
reduce the possibility of losing con-
trol of the vehicle.
Tyre maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps decrease tyre
wear. If you find a tyre worn uneven-
ly, have your dealer check the wheel
alignment.
When you have new tyres installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tyre life. Additionally, a tyre should
always be rebalanced if it is removed
from the wheel.
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Tyre sidewall labeling
This
information
identifies
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tyre and also provides
the tyre identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The
TIN can be used to identify the tyre in
case of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
2. Tyre size designation
A tyre's sidewall is marked with a tyre
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size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
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ment tyres for your car. The following
explains what the letters and num-
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bers in the tyre size designation
mean.
Example tyre size designation:
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(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tyre size designa-
I030B04JM
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
P205/55R16 91H
and
P - Applicable vehicle type (tyres
marked with the prefix "P'' are
intended for use on passenger
cars or light trucks; however, not
all tyres have this marking).
205 - Tyre width in millimeters.
55 - Aspect ratio. The tyre's section
height as a percentage of its
width.
R - Tyre construction code (Radial).
16 - Rim diameter in inches.
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