The handling and riding comfort of the vehicle is dependent on the inflation pressure and the type of tires fitted. Read the following pages carefully.

Page No. Subject

pg. 86

General information, Wear indicator, Tire economy, Flat spots

pg. 87

Snow chains, Winter tires

pg. 88

Inflation pressure

pg. 89

Uniform tire quality grading

pg. 86 Wheels and tires

General information

Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the tire information label located on the rear facing side of the right front door.

The following is an example of a tire designation code 195/60R15:

195 = tire width in mm.

60 = tire profile. This is the relationship (in percent) between the section height and the width of the tire.

R = radial tires.

15 = diameter in inches.

The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer good handling on dry and wet surfaces. It should be noted however that the tires have been developed to give these features on snow/ice-free surfaces. Certain

models are equipped with "all-season" tires, which provide a somewhat higher degree of winter roadholding on slippery surfaces than tires without the "all-season" rating. However, for optimum road holding on icy or snow

covered roads - we recommend suitable winter tires on all four wheels. When replacing tires, be sure that the new tires are the same size designation, type (radial) and preferably from the same manufacturer, on all four

wheels. Otherwise there is a risk of altering the car's road-holding and handling characteristics .

NOTE: When storing wheel/tire assemblies (e.g. winter tires and wheels), either stand the assemblies upright or suspend them off the ground. Laying wheel/tire assemblies on their sides for prolonged periods can cause

wheel and/or tire damage.

Wear indicator

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