Seat Mii 2019 Owner's Manual page 209

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 match-
ed to the characteristics of the vehicle and
our critical to good road holding and safe
handling.
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
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(punctures, cuts, cracks, dents).
Remove any foreign bodies found on the
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outside of the tyre tread and ensure that they
have not passed through the wall of the
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tyre page 211.
In addition, the instructions for tyre control
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systems should always be observed.
Replace damaged or worn tyres as soon as
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possible page 211.
Regularly check tyres for non-visible dam-
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age page 211.
Never exceed the maximum permitted
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speed or loads specified for the type of tyre
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fitted on your vehicle page 214.
Do not allow tyres (including the spare
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wheel) to come into contact with aggressive
Wheels and tyres
substances, grease, oil, fuel or brake fluid
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Lost valve caps should be replaced imme-
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diately.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
Tyres with directional tread pattern have
been designed to operate best when rotating
in only one direction. An arrow on the tyre
sidewall indicates the direction of rotation on
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tyres with directional tread page
ways observe the direction of rotation indica-
ted when mounting the wheel. This guaran-
tees optimum grip and helps to avoid aqua-
planing, excessive noise and wear.
If the tyre is mounted in the opposite direction
of rotation, drive with extreme caution, as the
tyre is no longer being used correctly. This is
of particular importance when the road sur-
face is wet. Change the tyre as soon as pos-
sible or remount it with the correct direction
of rotation.
Interchanging tyres
To ensure that the wear is equal on all tyres
the wheels should be changed round from
time to time according to the system
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Fig. 186. The useful life of all the tyres will
then be about the same time.
SEAT recommends you take the vehicle to a
specialised workshop to have the tyres
changed.
Tyres over 6 years old
Tyres are subject to an ageing process as a
result of physical and chemical processes.
This may affect their performance. Tyres
which are stored for long periods of time
without being used, harden and become
more fragile than tyres which are in constant
use.
SEAT recommends that tyres over six years
old are replaced with new tyres. This also ap-
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plies to tyres (including the spare wheel)
which appear to be in perfect condition on
the outside and which have a tread depth
within the values stipulated by the Law
The date of manufacture, part of the tyre
identification number (TIN), indicates the age
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of the tyre ( )
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Storing tyres
Mark tyres when you remove them to indicate
the direction of rotation (left, right, forwards,
backwards). This ensures you will be able to
mount them correctly when you replace
them. When removed, the wheels and/or
tyres should be stored in a cool, dry and pref-
erably dark location. Do not place tyres
mounted on the wheel in a vertical position.
Protect tyres not mounted on wheels from dirt
by storing them in suitable bags and standing
them on the ground on their tread.
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