Daewoo Lanos 2002 Owner's Manual page 133

WHEELS AND TIRES
Factory-fitted tires are matched to the chas-
sis and offer optimum driving comfort and
safety. Consult your Daewoo Dealer or
Daewoo Authorized Service Operation be-
fore changing over to different tires or rims
and obtain their advice as regards technical
possibilities. Use of unsuitable tires or rims
may lead to accidents.
Tire Inflation Pressure
Maintaining the specified tire pressure is
essential for driver comfort, driving safety
and long tire life.
Check the tire pressure, including the spare
wheel, at least every 14 days and prior to
any long journey. The tires should be
checked in a cold condition using an accu-
rate tire pressure gauge.
Tire Pressure
kPa (PSI)
TIRE FRONT REAR
155/80 R13 240(35) 240(35)
175/70 R13 220(32) 220(32)
185/60 R14 220(32) 220(32)
T125/70 D14
(Temporary 420(60) 420(60)
Tire
Increased pressure resulting from tire warm-
up must not be reduced, otherwise the pres-
sure may drop below the permissible mini-
mum.
Securely retighten valve caps after check-
ing pressure.
Incorrect inflation pressures will increase
tire wear and will impair safety, vehicle han-
dling, comfort and fuel economy.
If the pressure is too low, this can result in
considerable tire warm-up and internal dam-
age, leading to tread separation and even
to tire blowout at high speeds.
Hidden tire damage is not eliminated by sub-
sequently adjusting the inflation pressure.
underinflation proper overinflation
inflation
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 7–19
WARNING
To reduce the risk of loss of vehicle
control and personal injury ;
• Property inflate tires.
• Do not overload vehicle.
Tire Condition, Rim Condition
Driving over sharp edges can lead to hid-
den tire damage and rim damage which is
only noticed later on: there is a danger of
tire blowout.
Drive over edges slowly and at right angle
if possible. When parking, ensure that the
tires are not pressed against the edge of the
curb.
Check tires regularly for damage (foreign
bodies, punctures, cuts, cracks, bulges in
sidewalls). A damaged tire could burst.
Check rims for damage. In the event of dam-
age or abnormal wear, consult a Daewoo
Dealer or Daewoo Authorized Service Op-
eration.
Abnormal wear is usually caused by incor-
rect tire pressure, lack of regular rotation,
improper wheel alignment, out-of-balance
tires, severe braking or poor driving habit.