Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 288

All four wheels must be fitted with radial
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tyres of the same type, size (rolling
circumference) and the same tread pattern.
New tyres do not give maximum grip and
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will not have reached their maximum braking
capacity to start with, and therefore need
running in. To prevent accidents and major
damage, extreme caution should be taken for
the first 500 km (310 miles).
Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure
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they are maintained at the pressures indica-
ted. If the tyre pressure is too low, they could
overheat, resulting in tread detachment or
even burst tyres.
Never drive on damaged (punctured, cut,
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cracked or dented) or worn tyres. Driving on
damaged or worn tyres could result in burst
tyres, serious accidents or damage. Worn or
damaged tyres must be replaced immediate-
ly.
Never exceed the maximum permitted
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speed or loads specified for the type of tyre
fitted on your vehicle.
The effectiveness of driver and brake assist
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systems also depends on the grip of the
tyres.
If you notice unusual vibration or if the ve-
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hicle pulls to one side when driving, stop the
car immediately and check the tyres and
wheels for damage.
● To minimise the risk of losing control of the
vehicle or causing a serious accident, never
undo the bolted joints of beadlock wheels.
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Advice
Never mount used tyres or wheels if you are
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not sure of their previous history. They may
be damaged, although the damage is not im-
mediately visible.
Old tyres, even if they have never been
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used, may lose air or burst unexpectedly
while driving, resulting in serious accident or
damage. If tyres are over six years old, they
should only be used in an emergency and
with extreme caution.
Note
For technical reasons, it is not generally
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possible to use the wheels from other vehi-
cles. In some cases, this may also be true for
the same model of wheel. Please refer to the
vehicle documentation or ask at a technical
service.
Handling tyres and wheels
Diagram for changing wheels
Fig. 250
The tyres of a vehicle are the components
which are subjected to most stress and are
the most underestimated. Tyres are very im-
portant, as the support offered by their nar-
row surface is the only point of contact be-
tween the vehicle and the road.
The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre
pressure, driving style, the care they receive
and the correct fitting.
The tyres and wheel rims are an essential
part of the vehicle's design. The tyres and
rims approved by SEAT are specially matched
to the characteristics of the vehicle and our
critical to good road holding and safe han-
dling.
Avoiding damage to tyres and wheels
If you have to drive over a kerb or similar
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obstacle, drive very slowly and as near as
possible at a right angle to the kerb.
● Inspect the tyres regularly for damage
(punctures, cuts, cracks, dents).
● Remove any foreign bodies found on the
outside of the tyre tread and ensure that they
have not passed through the wall of the tyre
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page 291.
● In addition, the instructions for tyre control
systems should always be observed.
● Replace damaged or worn tyres as soon as
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