Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 344

If replacing tyres, make sure the new ones
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have an emergency ride system (Conti-
Seal/Run flat). Otherwise, we recommend
carrying a tyre mobility system.
Never use tyres which are larger than SEAT
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approved tyres. If the tyres are too big, they
may knock or rub against the chassis or other
components, resulting in damage.
WARNING
New tyres do not give maximum grip and
will not have reached their maximum brak-
ing capacity to start with, and therefore
need running in.
To prevent accidents and major damage,
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extreme caution should be taken for the
first 500 km (310 miles).
WARNING
There should be adequate space between
the tyres and the vehicle in accordance
with the vehicle design. If this is not the
case, the tyres may rub against parts of the
running gear, chassis or brake lines, lead-
ing to faults in the brake system or to tread
detachment, and the risk of burst tyres.
The true tyre dimension should not be
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greater than the dimensions of tyres manu-
factured and approved by SEAT and should
not rub against parts of the vehicle.
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Practical tips
Note
Although tyres may be shown as being
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the same size, the true dimensions of differ-
ent types of tyre may vary with respect to
the nominal size, or tread patterns may be
different.
If you use tyres that are approved by
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SEAT, you can be sure that the true tyre di-
mensions will be correct for your vehicle.
For other tyre models, the tyre vendor
should provide the manufacturer's certifi-
cate with the tyre, indicating that this type
of tyre is suitable for your vehicle. This cer-
tificate should always be carried with the
vehicle.
Tyre pressures
Position of tyre pressure specification
Fig. 301
plate
The correct tyre pressures for tyres fitted at
the factory is shown on a label and is valid for
summer and winter tyres. This label
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Fig. 301 is either on the driver door strut or
inside the fuel tank flap.
Under-inflation or over-inflation will reduce
the life of the tyres considerably and also im-
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pair the car's handling . It is essential to
maintain the correct tyre pressures, especial-
ly if driving at high speeds. Incorrect tyre
pressure causes premature wear and could
cause tyre blow-out.