Alfa Romeo Spider 2008 Owner's Manual page 220

Tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are a
sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the space-
saver spare wheel.
In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious ori-
gin.
If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve; to allow even wear be-
tween the front and rear tyres, it is ad-
visable to change them over every 10-
15 thousand kilometres, keeping them
on the same side of the car so as to not
reverse the direction of rotation.
WARNING
Remember that road
holding depends also
on the correct tyre inflating
pressure.
WARNING
If the pressure is too
low the tyre overheats
and this can cause it serious
damage.
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 treat-
ments requiring to use temper-
atures exceeding 150°C since
the mechanical properties of the
wheels could be impaired.
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