SMART FORTWO CABRIO Operating Instructions Manual page 247

Please note in particular:
Use only tyres and wheels of the same
type and make.
Fit only the correct type of tyre on each
wheel.
Where a car has the same size of wheel
at the front and rear, only switch tyres
between the front and rear axles (RF to
RR; LF to LR).
Fit new tyres on the rear wheels.
Break in new tyres at moderate speeds
for the first 100 kilometres.
Check tyres and wheels regularly for
damage. Damaged wheels could result in
a loss of pressure from and damage to
the tyres.
Do not use tyres with an excessively low
tread. Below a tread depth of
3 millimetres, grip will deteriorate
sharply on wet roads. Summer tyres with
a tread depth of 3 millimetres and win
ter tyres with a tread depth of less than
4 millimetres must therefore be re
placed without fail.
Change the tyres after no later than six
years, irrespective of the level of wear.
The same applies to the spare wheel.
>Note!
Store tyres in a cool, dry and preferably
dark place when not fitted to the car. Pro
tect the tyres against oil, grease and fuel.
Never clean the tyres with high pressure
equipment. Your tyres could otherwise be
damaged.
Tyres and wheels
Operating safety and roadworthiness
Tyres are a particularly important aspect
of the car's operating safety and road
worthiness. For this reason, check the
tyre inflation pressure, tyre tread and
tyre condition at regular intervals.
A tyre specialist shop or a qualified spe
cialist workshop, such as a smart center,
will be able to supply further information
on:
tyre load capacity (LI, load index),
speed index (maximum permitted oper
ating speed of a tyre),
tyre age,
the causes and consequences of tyre
wear,
measures to take in the event of tyre
damage,
tyre types for particular regions, oper
ating areas or operating conditions of
the vehicle.
scope for converting tyres, etc.
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