Tyres - Aston Martin Vantage S 2016 Owner's Manual

Tyres

Tyres of the correct type, manufacturer and dimensions, with correct
cold inflation pressures are an integral part of every vehicle's design.
Regular maintenance of tyres contributes not only to safety, but to the
designed function of the vehicle.
Road holding, steering and braking are especially vulnerable to
incorrectly pressurised, badly installed or worn tyres.
Tyres of the correct size and type, but made by different
manufacturers can have widely varying characteristics. Only install
tyres approved by Aston Martin.
Tyre Pressures
Make sure that correct tyre pressures are carefully maintained. Road
holding, steering, braking and tyre wear are especially vulnerable to
incorrect tyre pressures.
Check tyre pressures regularly and bef
ore starting any journey, and adjust accordingly.
Tyre pressures increase slightly when the tyres are hot. For an
accurate reading, tyre pressures should be checked when the tyres
are cold. After adjusting the tyre pressures, make sure that the valve
caps are securely replaced to provide an additional air seal and to
prevent the ingress of dirt.
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Tyre Service
Because of the high performance potential of this vehicle,
Aston Martin strongly recommend replacement of any damaged or
worn tyre.
The recommended tyres for this vehicle are asymmetrical and must
be installed to the wheel with the tyre mark 'OUTSIDE' on the
outside of the wheel rim.
The tyres are also of different sizes on the front and rear axles,
therefore complete wheels cannot be swapped between axles.
Complete wheels can, however, be swapped from side to side on the
same axle.
Damage
Tyres should be examined at regular intervals for wear and damage.
Inspect the tyre treads and sidewalls for damage, i.e. bulges in the
tread or the sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove and separation in
the tread or the sidewalls. If damage is observed or suspected have
the tyre inspected by a tyre professional.
Stones or other objects which have become lodged in the tyre treads
should be carefully removed.
Flat Spots
It is a characteristic of high performance tyres that temporary 'flat
spots' may develop if the vehicle is left standing in high or low
ambient temperatures for any length of time.
These 'flat spots' will manifest themselves as minor vibrations when
the vehicle is first driven from cold. As the tyres warm up to operating
temperature, normal tyre shape should be restored and the vibrations
cease. If vibrations persist, consult your Aston Martin Dealer.