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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Wheels
General n n otes
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New tyres do not give maximum grip
straight away and should therefore be run
in at moderate speeds and a careful style
of driving for about the first 100 km. This
will help to make the tyres last longer.
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The tread depth of new tyres can vary
due to construction and design features,
and depending on version and manufac-
tures.
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Check tyres for damage from time to
time (cuts, splits, cracks and lumps) and
remove any foreign bodies embedded in
the treads.
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To avoid damage to tyres and wheels
drive over curves and similar obstacles
very slowly and as nearly at right angles
as possible.
Warning
Damage t t o w w heels a a nd t t yres i i s n n ot
always e e asy t t o s s ee. U U nusual v v ibra-
tions o o r a a p p ulling t t o o o ne s s ide c c ould
indicate t t yre d d amage. I I f y y ou s s us-
pect d d amage t t o a a t t yre, y y ou s s hould
immediately r r educe s s peed. C C heck
all t t yres v v isually f f or d d amage
(bulges, t t ears e e tc.). I I f n n o e e xternal
damage c c an b b e s s een, d d rive c c are-
fully t t o t t he n n earest T T echnical
Service C C entre a a nd h h ave t t he v v ehi-
cle c c hecked o o ver.
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Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
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Replace missing dust caps as soon as
possible.
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Mark wheels before taking them off so
that they rotate in the same direction
when put back on again.
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When taken off, the tyres should be
stored in a cool, dry and preferably dark
place.
Tyres which are not on wheels should be
stored in a vertical position.
Note f f or t t yres w w here t t he d d irection o o f
rotation i i s s s tipulated
It is imperative that the designated direc-
tion of rotation for tyre treads (which can
be determined from the arrow on the side
of the tyre) be kept to. The best tyre per-
formance i.e. in aquaplaning, road adhe-
sion, noise and wear are then guaran-
teed.
Tyre l l ife
Tyre life depends to a considerable extent
on the following factors:
Inflation p p ressure
The inflation pressures are to be found
inside the fuel lid.
The inflation pressure is very important
particularly at high speeds. Therefore, the
pressures should be checked at least
once a month and before every long jour-
ney.
IF AND WHEN
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