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Wheels and tyres
Wheels
Introduction
SEAT recommend that all work on tyres and
wheels is carried out by a specialised work-
shop. These workshops have the necessary
special tools and replacement parts, trained
personnel and facilities for disposing of the
old tyres while respecting the environment.
SEAT recommends taking your car in for tech-
nical service.
WARNING
The vehicle cannot be totally controlled or
braked if the tyres (new or used) are worn or
damaged.
Incorrect use of wheels and tyres could
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make driving more dangerous and result in
serious accidents and damage.
All four wheels must be fitted with radial
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tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumfer-
ence) 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 600 km.
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Advice
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.
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Never drive on damaged (punctured, cut,
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.
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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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Never mount used tyres or wheels if you are
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, especially at high speeds, re-
sulting in serious accident and injury. If tyres
are over six years old, they should only be
used in an emergency and with extreme cau-
tion.
Note
For technical reasons, it is not generally pos-
sible to use the wheels from other vehicles.
In some cases, this may also be true for the
same model of wheel. Please refer to the ve-
hicle documentation or ask at a technical
service.
Handling tyres and wheels
Fig. 170
Diagram for changing wheels
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.
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