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Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new wheels
are equivalent to the original factory
units in diameter, rim width and offset.
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Tyre traction
Tyre traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tyres, tyres that are im-
properly inflated or on slippery road
surfaces. Tyres should be replaced
when tread wear indicators appear. To
reduce the possibility of losing control,
slow down whenever there is rain, snow
or ice on the road.
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1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or brand name is shown.
2. Tyre size designation
A tyre’s sidewall is marked with a tyre
size designation. You will need this in-
formation when selecting replacement
tyres for your vehicle. The following ex-
plains what the letters and numbers in
the tyre size designation mean.
Tyre maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease tyre
wear. If you find a tyre is worn uneven-
ly, have a authorised repairer check the
wheel alignment.
Example tyre size designation:
When you have new tyres installed,
make sure they are balanced. This will
increase vehicle ride comfort and tyre
life. Additionally, a tyre should always
be rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel.
(These numbers are provided as an ex-
ample only; your tyre size designator
could vary depending on your vehicle.)
175/65R14 86T
175 - Tyre width in millimeters.
65 - Aspect ratio. The tyre’s section
height as a percentage of its width.
R - Tyre construction code (Radial).
14 - Rim diameter in inches.
86 - Load Index, a numerical code as-
sociated with the maximum load
the tyre can carry.
T - Speed Rating Symbol. See the
speed rating chart in this section for
additional information.
Tyre sidewall labelling
This information identifies and de-
scribes the fundamental characteristics
of the tyre and also provides the tyre
identification number (TIN) for safety
standard certification. The TIN can be
used to identify the tyre in case of a re-
call.
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