Seat Alhambra 2015 Owner's Manual page 234

Never mount used tyres or wheels if you are
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not sure of their previous history. They may
be damaged, although the damage is not im-
mediately visible.
Old tyres, even if they have never been
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used, may lose air or burst unexpectedly
while driving, resulting in serious accident or
damage. If tyres are over six years old, they
should only be used in an emergency and
with extreme caution.
Note
For technical reasons, it is not generally
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possible to use the wheels from other vehi-
cles. In some cases, this may also be true for
the same model of wheel. Please refer to the
vehicle documentation or ask at a technical
service.
About your tyres and wheels
Diagram for changing wheels
Fig. 174
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Advice
The tyres of a vehicle are the components
which are subjected to most stress and are
the most underestimated. Tyres are very im-
portant, as the support offered by their nar-
row surface is the only point of contact be-
tween the vehicle and the road.
The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre
pressure, driving style, the care they receive
and the correct fitting.
The tyres and wheel rims are an essential
part of the vehicle's design. The tyres and
rims approved by SEAT are specially matched
to the characteristics of the vehicle and our
critical to good road holding and safe han-
dling.
Avoiding damage to tyres and wheels
If you have to drive over a kerb or similar
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obstacle, drive very slowly and as near as
possible at a right angle to the kerb.
● Inspect the tyres regularly for damage
(punctures, cuts, cracks, dents).
● Remove any foreign bodies found on the
outside of the tyre tread and ensure that they
have not passed through the wall of the tyre
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page 237.
● In addition, the instructions for tyre control
systems should always be observed.
● Replace damaged or worn tyres as soon as
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possible page 237.
● Regularly check tyres for non-visible dam-
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age page 237.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted
speed or loads specified for the type of tyre
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fitted on your vehicle page 238.
● Do not allow tyres to come into contact with
aggressive substances, grease, oil, fuel or
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brake fluid .
● Lost valve caps should be replaced imme-
diately.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
Tyres with directional tread pattern have
been designed to operate best when rotating
in only one direction. An arrow on the tyre
sidewall indicates the direction of rotation on
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tyres with directional tread page
ways observe the direction of rotation indica-
ted when mounting the wheel. This guaran-
tees optimum grip and helps to avoid aqua-
planing, excessive noise and wear.
If the tyre is mounted in the opposite direc-
tion of rotation, drive with extreme caution,
as the tyre is no longer being used correctly.
This is of particular importance when the
road surface is wet. Change the tyre as soon
as possible or remount it with the correct di-
rection of rotation.
Interchanging tyres
To ensure that the wear is equal on all tyres
the wheels should be changed round from
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