Wheels And Tyres - Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual

WHEELS AND TYRES

Check the pressure of each type, includ-
ing the spare, approximately once every
two weeks and before starting a long jour-
ney: this check must be performed with
the tyre rested and cold.
It is normal for pressure to increase when
the car is used. For the correct tyre in-
flation pressure, see "Wheels" in "Tech-
nical specifications" section.
Wrong pressure causes abnormal wear of
tyres fig. 4:
A normal pressure: evenly worn tread.
B low pressure: tread particularly worn
on the edges.
C excessive pressure: tread particularly
worn in the middle.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-
es, follow the laws in force in the coun-
try where you are driving.
fig. 4
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒ Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts
and violent knocks against the curb,
potholes or other obstacles if possible.
Long distances on rough roads may
damage the tyres;
❒ check the tyres regularly for cuts on the
sides, swelling or irregular tread wear.
Go to a Fiat Dealership if required.
❒ do not over load your car: this may
cause serious damage to wheels and
tyres;
❒ if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and charge it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering
system;
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