Vauxhall VECTRA Owner's Manual page 219

214 Drivin g and operatio n
Tyre cond ition, w heel condi tion
Drive over edges slowly and at a rig ht
angle if p ossible. Driving ov er sha rp edges
can lead to hidden ty re damage a nd wheel
dam age which is only noticed later on.
When pa rk ing, ensure that the tyres a re not
pressed against the ed ge of the kerb .
Check tyres regularly for dama ge
(p enetrated foreign bodies, punctures,
cuts, c ra cks, bulges in side walls). Chec k
wheels for dam age. If dam age or unusual
wear is found, contact a work shop.
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Warning
Dama ge m ay lead to ty re blow-out.
Tread d ep th
C heck tread depth regularly.
If w ear in the front is greater than that in
the rear, m ov e the rear wheels to the front
ax le and vice versa.
C orrect tyre pressure.
For reasons of safety , tyres should be
replaced when their tread depth has worn
down to 2 to 3 mm (winter tyres: 4 mm).