Wheels Maintenance - Maserati Levante Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Care

Wheels Maintenance

Tires Maintenance
CAUTION!
To obtain the best performances and
the longest mileage from the tires,
take following precautions during the
first 500 km (310 mi):
• do not drive at the vehicle's
maximum speed;
• drive at low speed on curves;
• avoid sudden steering;
• avoid sudden braking;
• avoid sudden acceleration;
• do not drive at high speeds for too
long.
The tires inflation pressure must
correspond to the prescribed values
(see the chapter "Tire Inflation
Pressure" in section "Features and
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Specifications") and should be checked
only when the tires have cooled down.
In fact, the pressure increases as the
tire temperature progressively
increases.
Never reduce the pressure if tires are
hot (see "Tires – General Information"
chapter in section "Driving").
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Insufficient tire inflating pressure can
cause tire overheating and possible
internal damage, which may even lead
to the tire destruction.
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire
pressure, always reinstall the valve
stem cap. This will prevent moisture
and dirt from entering the valve stem,
which could damage it.
Impacts with curbs, holes, and
obstacles in the road, and prolonged
trips on rough roads or off-road trails
can cause tire damage which may not
be visible to the naked eye.
Check your tires regularly for any signs
of damage (e.g. scratches, cuts, cracks,
bulges, etc.). If sharp objects penetrate
the tires, they can cause structural
damage which is only visible when the
tire is removed.
In any case, any possible damage must
be inspected by an experienced
technician, as it may seriously reduce
the tire life.
Remember that tires deteriorate with
time, even if used little or not at all.
Cracks in the tire tread and sides,
alongside possible bulging, are a sign
of deterioration.
WARNING!
• Check the inflating pressure of the
tires when cold, at least every two
weeks and before long trips.
• Have the old tires inspected by an
experienced technician, to make sure
they can still be used safely. If the
same tire has been on your vehicle
for 4 or 5 years, have it inspected
anyway by an experienced
technician.
• Never fit tires of uncertain origin.
• "Directional" tires have an arrow on
their side showing the rolling
direction. To keep the best
performance when replacing a tire,
make sure that the rolling direction
corresponds to the one shown by
the arrow.
• During the tire life, the rolling
direction used for the first fitting
shall always be observed, also in
case of "nondirectional" tires.
• Check the depth of the tire tread at
regular intervals. The minimum
allowed value is 1,6 mm (0.06 in) at
that point the wear indicators on the
tire will be visible (see "Tires –
General Information" in section