Hongqi HS7 Manual page 333

Tire storage instructions
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● Make mark on the tire before disassembly, mark the tire rotation direction, and
reset it according to the mark for installation, so as to maintain wheel rotation
direction.and.dynamic.balancing.state.unchanged.
● The removed wheel or tire should be placed at the cool and dry place, dark
without.sunlight.at.best.
■ Concealed damage
● It.is.difficult.to.detect.damage.to.tires.and.rims..If.abnormal.vibration.or.pulling.to.
one side is detected when the vehicle moving, it indicates there is a trouble in a
wheel..In.this.case,.go.to.your.FAW.authorized.Hongqi.dealer.to.have.your.wheel.
checked.as.soon.as.possible.
■ When to replace the tire
Tires.should.be.replaced.under.any.of.the.following.conditions.:
● When.the.tires.have.cuts,.deep.cracks.or.bulging.
● When.the.tires.leak.air.frequently.or.when.tire.damage.cannot.be.repaired.
■ Tire life
Avoid.using.tires.with.age.over.6.years.as.possible.as.you.can..If.necessary,.drive.
prudently.at.low.speed.
■ Driving on snowy roads
If.the.snow.tire.tread.wears.4mm.or.more,.the.anti-slip.performance.of.snow.tires.will.
be.significantly.reduced.
CAUTIONS
■Precautions for checking or replacing tires
To avoid damage to the components of the drive train and affecting the handling
performance of the vehicle, which may cause accidents and serious personal
injuries,.follow.the.following.precautions:
●Never.combine.tires.from.different.manufacturers,. or.combine. tires. of.the. same.
manufacturer with different models, tread patterns or tread wear profiles at the
same.time.
●Be.sure.to.use.the.tires.recommended.by.China.FAW.only.
●Never.use.tires.with.different.radial.lines,.bias-belts.or.bias-ply.
●Do.not.mix.and.match.summer,.seasonal.and.winter.tires.on.your.vehicle.
●Never.use.tires.used.on.other.vehicles.before.
NOTICES
■Driving on rugged roads
Exercise.extreme.caution.when.you.need.to.drive.on.soft.or.pitted.roads.
Such roads can cause the tires to bulge due to impact, eventually causing damage
to.the.tires.
■If the tire pressure becomes lower during driving
Do. not. continue. driving. any. longer.. Doing. so. may. cause. full. damage. to. the. tires.
and/or.wheels.
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