Tyres; Winter Tyres; Tyre Chains - Vauxhall 2009 Tigra Owner's Manual

176 Technical Data

Tyres

Restrictions
Not all tyres available on the market
currently meet the structural requirements.
We recommend that you consult a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer concerning
suitable tyre makes.
These tyres have undergone special tests
to establish their reliability, safety and
specific suitability for Vauxhall vehicles.
Despite continuous market monitoring, we
are unable to assess these attributes for
other tyres, even if they have been granted
approval by the relevant authorities or in
some other form.
Further information 3 121.

Winter tyres

3
Tyres of size 185/60 R 15, 205/50 R 16
and 205/45 R 17 must not be used as
winter tyres.
If you use winter tyres 3, the spare wheel
may still be fitted with a summer tyre. If you
use the spare wheel the vehicle's handling
may be altered. Obtain a replacement for
the faulty tyre as soon as possible, and
have the wheel balanced and fitted to the
vehicle.
Further information 3 121.

Tyre chains

3
Tyre chains are only permitted on the front
wheels. Tyre chains must not be used on
the temporary spare wheel 3.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no
more than 10 mm to the tyre tread and the
inboard sides (including chain lock).
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres
of size 185/60 R 15, 205/50 R 16 or
205/45 R 17.
Further information 3 121.
Wheels
Wheel bolt tightening torque: 110 Nm.
Spare wheel
3
Depending on design, the spare wheel is
designed as a temporary spare wheel 3.
When using the spare wheel, the driving
characteristics may be modified. Replace
the faulty tyre as soon as possible, balance
the wheel and refit to vehicle. Follow the
notes on this page and 3 125, 3 131.
On vehicles with alloy wheels 3, the spare
wheel may have a steel rim.
The spare wheel may be fitted with a
1)
smaller tyre and smaller wheel than the
wheels fitted to the vehicle.
2)
Tyre pressure
The specified tyre pressures are valid for
cold tyres. Increased tyre pressure resulting
from extensive driving should not be
reduced. The pressures specified on the
next page apply to both summer and
winter tyres.
Further information 3 121 to 3 125.
1)
Country-specific version: In some countries,
the spare wheel may only be used as a
temporary spare wheel.
2)
1 bar corresponds to 100 kPa / 14.5 psi.