Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 347

steering and suspension. In the event of run
out, the wheels should be balanced again.
When a new wheel is fitted, it should be bal-
anced again.
Adjustments of the running gear: misaligned
running gear increases the wear of the tyres
and affects safety while driving. If tyres wear
too quickly, have the wheel alignment
checked at a specialised workshop.
Low profile tyres
Low profile tyres, compared to other rim and
tyre combinations, offer a broader tread and
a greater rim diameter along with a lower
height of the tyre sidewall. This results in a
more agile driving behaviour. However, on
roads that are in poor condition, this might af-
fect comfort and cause more noise.
Low profile tyres may deteriorate more quick-
ly than standard tyres, for instance due to
strong knocks, potholes, manhole covers and
kerbs. Therefore, maintaining the correct tyre
pressure is particularly important
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To avoid damage to tyres and wheels, drive
with special care when driving on roads in
poor condition.
Visually inspect your tyres every 3,000 km re-
garding damage, e.g. flattening/cracks on
the tyre sidewall or deformations/cracks on
the rims.
Wheels and tyres
If the rims and tyres have received a heavy
impact or have been damaged, have them
checked and, if required, replaced at a speci-
alised workshop.
Low profile tyres may deteriorate more quick-
ly than standard tyres.
WARNING
If you notice unusual vibration or the car
pulls to one side while driving, this may in-
dicate that one of the tyres is damaged.
Reduce speed immediately and stop,
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while observing the highway code.
Check the wheels and tyres for damage.
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Never carry on driving on worn tyres or
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wheels. Request qualified assistance im-
mediately.
If there is no visible exterior damage,
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drive slowly and carefully to the nearest
specialised workshop and have the vehicle
checked.
Tyre code
Universal code on tyres
Fig. 303
Radial
1
Rim diameter code
2
Load index & speed rating
3
DOT tyre identification number
4
Severe snow conditions
5
Tyre ply composition and materials used
6
Max. load rating
7
Treadwear, traction and temperature
8
grades
Max. permissible inflation pressure
9
Passenger car tyre
10
Nominal width of tyre in millimetres
11
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