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Technical Data
If winter tyres are in use, the spare wheel
may still be fitted with a summer tyre. Use
of the spare wheel may alter vehicle
handling. Obtain a replacement for the
faulty tyre as soon as possible, and have
the wheel balanced and fitted to the
vehicle.
Tyres
Spare wheel 3
Restrictions
Depending on design, the spare wheel is
designed as a temporary spare wheel 3.
When using the spare wheel, the d riving
behaviour may be modified. Replace the
faulty tyre as soon as possible,balance the
wheel and refit to vehicle. Follow the notes
on this page and on pages 162, 178.
Not all tyres available on the market
currently meet the structural requirem ents.
We recommend that you consult a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer concerning
suitable tyre makes.
Further information – see page 162.
These tyres have und ergone special tests
to establish their reliability, safety and
specific suitability for Vauxhall vehicles.
Despite continuous ma rk et monitoring, we
are unable to assess these attributes for
other tyres, even if they have been g ra nted
approval by the relevant authorities or in
some other form.
On vehicles with alloy wheels 3, the spare
wheel may have a steel rim.
Tyre chains 3
Tyre chains may be used on the front
wheels only.
The spare wheel may be fitted with a
smaller tyre2) and a smaller wheel than the
wheels fitted to the vehicle.
We recommend the use of fine-link chains
which add no more than 10 mm to the
tread and tyre inner wall with (including
chain lock).
Tyre pressure in bar / psi3)
Further information – see page 158.
The specified tyre pressures are valid for
cold tyres. The increased tyre pressure
resulting from extensive driving must not
be reduced. The tyre pressures specified on
the following pages apply to both summer
and winter tyres.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyre sizes
205/50 R 16 and 205/45 R 17.
Winter tyres 3
Tyres of size 205/50 R 16 are not suitable
for use as winter tyres except on vehicles
with the Z 16 LET1) engine.
Further information – see page 162.
Wheels
Tyres of size 205/45 R 17 are not suitable
for use as winter tyres.
The spare wheel m ust a lways be inflated to
the tyre pressure for a full load – see table
on next page.
Wheel bolt tightening torque: 110 Nm.
Further information –
see pages 158 to 162.
2)
Country-specific version: In some countries,
the spare wheel may only be used as a
temporary spare wheel.
1)
3)
Sales designation – see page 20 8, 209.
1 bar corresponds to 100 kPa / 14.5 psi.
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