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I
,
WHEELS
AND
TYRES:
To drive in complete safety, it is very
important
to ensure
that
the tyres are always in good
condition.
Check
that
the tyre
pressures
always
conform
to
the
manufacturer's
recom-
mendations.
They
must
be checked
at
regular
intervals, every
month for
example,
and
as a
matter
of
routine before long
jour-
neys,
without
forgetting
the spare
wheel.
These
checks
must
be
carried
out
cold
because the pressure increases as the tyres
heat
up while driving.
Never deflate
them
when
hot.
Under-inflation
causes an
abnormal
increase
in the temperature of the tyre which can lead
to irreparable
internal
damage,
possibly
a
blow-out.
Violent
impacts with the edges of
pavements,
in
pot-holes,
or
with
unforeseen
obstacles
on
the road,
or prolonged
driving
on
a surface
in poor condition
can
cause
deterioration
which
can reveal itself
only
later.
Regularly
inspect
the tyres to see
whether
they have suffered any
damage:
wear
due to
unexpected
friction, cuts,
cracks, swellings,
etc.
The presence of
foreign
bodies can also be
the cause of
internal
damage. This
will
only
be
seen under detailed
examination.
In
all
cases this damage must be assessed
by
a
specialist
because the
life
of
the tyre
can
be
considerably
reduced.
If
you do
not
know the
history
of
a tyre,
never
fit
it
without
the
consent of an
expert.
Tyres
age
even
if
they are
not in
use
or if
they have
only
been used
occasionally.
Cracking
of
the
tread
rubber
or
the
side wall is a
sign
of this
ageing and is often accompanied
by
defor-
mation
of the carcass.
Consequently,
have
your
tyres inspected
by
a
PEUGEOT dealer
to ensure
that
they are
still suitable
for
service.
In
any case,
all
tyres more
than
six years old
fitted
to
vehicles
should
be the
subject
of
an
inspection. Particular
attention
should be
paid
to the tyres of spare wheels
which
can be
old
or show signs of ageing.
Always use them carefully and replace
them
as
soon
as possible.
The tread
depth of
the tyres
must
be
checked
regularly
because the
grip
decreases
with
wear.
Tread
wear
indicators
show to
what
point
the
tyres
can
safely
be
used.
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