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Tyres
Winter Tyres
Install the winter tyres according to
Tyre Chains
Because of the limited qualification
for limited use of summer tyres we
recommend the use of winter tyres
the remarks in the registration paper. Use snow chains only in an
According to the EEC Directive for
types, when winter tyres are used, it
emergency or when they are legally
required for driving through a
(M＋S tyres) on snowy and icy
roads. is necessary to affix a sticker with
certain area. Install the snow chains
on the front wheels. Use greater
caution when driving with snow
chains on snow or ice. They may
have less-predictable handling than
good winter tyres without chains.
Some snow chains may damage the
vehicle’s tyres, wheels, suspension
and body. Choose only fine linked
chains which guarantee enough free
space between the tyre and the other
vehicle parts in the wheelhouse. Pay
attention to the sectional assembly
view and other directions from the
chain manufacturer. Consult your
dealer before purchasing any type of
chains for your vehicle.
If M＋S tyres are installed, all 4
wheels should be equipped to insure
safe driving. Use only tyres of the
same brand with the same profile.
Pay attention to the tyre size, load
capacity and speed class when
buying.
the allowable max. speed of the
winter tyres clearly in the field of
view of the driver, if the max.
designed for speed of the vehicle is
higher than the allowed max. speed
of the winter tyres. A sticker is
obtainable from your tyre dealer. If
any questions arise, please discuss
these with one of our dealers.
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