Tyre Condition, Rim Condition - SSANGYONG MUSSO Owner's Manual

7–26 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of loss of vehicle
control and personal injury;
• Property inflate tyres.
• Do not overload vehicle.

Tyre Condition, Rim Condition

Driving over sharp edges can lead to hid-
den tyre damage and rim damage which is
only noticed later on : there is a danger of
tyre blowout.
Drive over edges slowly and at right angle
if possible. When parking, ensure that the
tyres are not pressed against the edge of
the curb.
Check tyres regularly for damage (foreign
bodies, punctures, cuts, cracks, bulges in
side walls). A damaged tyre could burst.
Check rims for damage. In the event of dam-
age or abnormal wear, consult a Ssangyong
Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service
Operation.
Abnormal wear is usually caused by incor-
rect tyre pressure, lack of regular rotation,
improper wheel alignment, out-of-balance
tyres, severe braking or poor driving habit.
Check tread depth regularly. To help you
detect when the tyres should be replaced,
the tyres on your vehicle have built-in tread
wear indicators that appear between the
tread grooves when the tread is 1.6mm or
less. The tyres should be replaced when the
tread worn down as far as one of the wear
indicators. The wear indicator's position is
indicated by markings on the tyre side wall.
For safety reasons, it is recommended that
the tyres be replaced when their tread depth
has worn down to 2~3mm.
When replacing the tyres, the radial tyres
should be fitted in pairs, or for preference
in sets.
Tread wear indicator
Make sure that both tyres on an axle are the
same size, the same design, and the same
make and have the same tread pattern.
WARNING
Mixing tyres could cause you to lose
control while driving.
Using tyres of different sizes may also
cause damage to the vehicle.
Be sure to use the same size and type
tyres on all wheels.
WARNING
Driving on worn, old or damaged
tyres is very dangerous and can
cause accidents.
Replace tyres if ;
• The tread wear indicator appears,
or
• Tyres have been damaged.
WARNING
Dispose of worn tyres in accordance
with local environmental regulations.