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4. Wheels and tyres
Chapter 4: Wheels and Tyres
4.1 Wheels
The following applies for wheel studs
If you are driving a new vehicle, or after changing a tyre, tighten
the wheel studs or nuts after you have driven the first 50 km
and then again after the following 100 km. For your safety, do
not use any tyres or wheel studs other than what was originally
stipulated. Wheel bolts and nuts should then be checked regularly
to ensure that they fit tightly.
Tightening torque for wheel nuts and studs:
Rim size
Wheel bolts
16''
M16 x 1,5 x 32
15''
M14 x 1,5 x 33
Check the tightening torques every 5,000 km or at least
once a year.
Tightening torque
180 Nm
160 Nm
4.2 Tyres
Use only tyres that have been entered in the vehicle's documents.
Other tyre sizes may only be used if they have been approved by
the base vehicle manufacturer.
• Check tyres regularly to ensure that the tread is worn down
evenly; check tread depth; check for external damages.
• Always use the same make and model of tyres (summer
or winter tyres).
• Drive carefully on new tyres for a distance of approx. 100 km
to enable them to develop a full road grip.
Driving to protect your tyres
• Avoid braking sharply and racing starts.
• Avoid long journeys on poor roads.
• Never drive an overloaded vehicle.
Tubeless tyres have been mounted on your HOBBY van.
Under no circumstances may tubes be inserted in these tyres!
Winter tyres are mandatory in many EU countries!
If you are driving in snow, ice or slush in one of these coun-
tries, your vehicle must be fitted with tyres that have the
"M+S" symbol. You may be fined if you ignore this legal
requirement.
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