Fiat Panda Owner's Handbook Manual page 180

The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less
than 1.6 mm thick. In any case, follow the laws
GETTING TO KNOW
in force in the country where you are driving.
YOUR CAR
IMPORTANT
Take the following precautions to prevent damage to
SAFETY
the tyres:
❒ avoid braking suddenly, racing starts and violent
impact against the curb, potholes or other
STARTING AND
obstacles and driving for extended periods on
DRIVING
uneven road surfaces;
❒ periodically check that the tyres have no cuts in
the side wall, abnormal swelling or irregular tyre
WARNING LIGHTS
wear;
AND MESSAGES
❒ avoid travelling with the car overloaded. If you
have a puncture, stop immediately and change the
tyre;
IN AN EMERGENCY
❒ tyres age even if they are not used much. Cracks in
the tread rubber and at the sides are a sign of
ageing. In any case, if the tyres have been on the
car for over 6 years, they should be checked
SERVICING AND
by specialised personnel. Also remember to check
MAINTENANCE
the space-saver wheel very carefully (for
versions/markets, where provided);
❒ change the position of the tyres every 10-15
TECHNICAL
thousand kilometres, keeping them on the same
SPECIFICATIONS
side of the car to avoid inverting the rotation
direction;
❒ In the case of replacement, always fit new tyres,
INDEX
avoiding those of dubious origin;
❒ if a tyre is changed, also change the inflation valve.
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WARNING
The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the tyre
overheats and can be seriously
damaged.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the tyres, moving
them from the right of the car to the
left and vice versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C.The mechanical
properties of the wheels could be impaired.