Wheel Trims Maintenance - Maserati Ghibli Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Care
WARNING!
Driving over rough or damaged road
surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and
other obstacles can cause serious
damage to wheels, tires, and
suspension parts. This is more likely to
occur with low-profile tires, which
provide less cushioning between the
wheel and the road. Be careful to
avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is
equipped with low-profile tires.
WARNING!
• Check the inflating pressure of the
tires when cold, at least every two
weeks and before long trips.
• Have the old tires inspected by an
experienced tire fitter, to make sure
they can still be used safely. If the
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same tire has been on your vehicle
for 4 or 5 years, have it inspected
anyway by an experienced tire fitter.
• Never fit tires of uncertain origin.
• "Directional" tires have an arrow on
their side showing the rolling
direction. To keep the best
performance when replacing a tire,
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make sure that the rolling direction
corresponds to the one shown by
the arrow.
• During the tire life, the rolling
direction used for the first fitting
shall always be observed, also in
case of "nondirectional" tires.
• Check the depth of the tire tread at
regular intervals. The minimum
allowed value is 0.06 in (1.6 mm) at
that point the wear indicators on the
tire will be visible (see "Tires –
general information" in section 5).
The thinner is the tread, the greater
is the risk of skidding.
• Drive carefully on wet roads to
decrease the risk of aquaplaning.
Winter Tires
These tires are specially designed for
driving on snow and ice and are fitted
to replace the ones supplied with the
vehicle.
The winter features of these tires are
significantly reduced when tread
depth is less than 0.16 in (4 mm). In
this case, they should be replaced.
The specific features of the winter tires
lead to lower performance under
normal environmental conditions or
on long highway trips, compared to
the standard tires.
Therefore, their use should be limited
to the situations and performance for
which they have been type-approved.
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide all necessary information
about fitting winter tires on the
vehicle.

Wheel Trims Maintenance

All wheel trims should be cleaned
regularly with a mild soap and water.
To remove heavy soil and/or excessive
brake dust, use a nonabrasive,
non-acidic cleaner.
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a
bristle brush, or metal polishes.
Do not use oven cleaner that may
involve and damage the brake calipers.
Avoid automatic car washes that use
acidic solutions or harsh brushes that
may damage the wheel trim protective
finish.