Wheels, Tyres; Changing Tyre / Wheel Type - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

Wheels, tyres

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Tyre s
See pag e 274 for suitable ty res and
restrictions.
Factory-fitted tyres are matched to the
cha ssis and offer optimum d riv ing c om fort
and safety.

Changing tyre / wheel type

Before c hanging ov er to different tyres or
wheels, obtain adv ic e as regards tec hnical
possibilities. We recommend that you
consult a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer,
who will be aware of any changes w hich
may need to be mad e. If ty re siz es different
from those fitted at the factory are used
(including winter ty res), the elec tronic
speedom eter m ay need reprogramm ing in
order to ensure that the correct speed is
display ed.
Use of unsuitab le tyres or wheels m ay
lead to accidents and render the vehicle
unroa d-worthy .
Fitti ng new tyr es
Fit tyres in pa irs or in sets, which is even
better. Ensure tha t tyres on one axle are
z the same siz e,
z the same design,
z the same make,
z and have the same tread pattern.
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the
direction of trav el. The rolling direction is
indicated by a symbol (e.g. an arrow) on
the sidewall.
Tyres fitted opposing the rolling direction
(such as when changing a ty re) should b e
refitted as soon as possible. This is the only
way to benefit fully from the d esign
properties of the tyre.
We recommend that you hav e your ty res
chang ed b y a Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer, who will b e familiar w ith the
requirem ents of the law a s regards
disposal of tyres and can thus help to
protect the environment and your
health.