Rims

The wheels (tyres and rims) installed are the most suited to the characteristics of the car and guarantee the highest degree of safety and comfort under all normal driving conditions.

Before replacing rims or tyres check the table listing the permitted types.

Never alter the rim-tyre arrangement originally fitted on the vehicle.

RIMS

Steel or alloy rims must be fitted using the specific studs for each type of rim.

Therefore, when steel rims are being replaced by alloy rims or vice-versa, it is absolutely necessary to use the specific studs for the type of wheel installed.

TYRES

The tyres installed on the car are of the tubeless type. To maintain driving comfort, the highest degree of safety and prolong the life of the tyre, follow the instructions given below:

• Ensure that the wheels are balanced and that the front and rear vehicle trim is correct.
• Never insert tools of any kind between the rim and tyre.
• If the rim gets damaged, replace it.
• For balancing use counterweights specifically for tubeless tyres.
• Tyre pressure (including the spare) must be as specified.
• Inner tubes must not be used on tubeless tyres.

To allow even wear on the front and rear tyres the wheels should be swapped around every 10,000 ÷ 15,000 km keeping them on the same side of the car to avoid switching the direction of rotation.

Do not swap tyres between sides.

Some types of tyres are fitted with wear indicators and must be replaced as soon as these indicators can be seen on the tread.

Periodically check that the wear on the tread is even. You are reminded that wear on the tread gradually increases the likelihood of aquaplaning on wet surfaces.

Knocking against pavements, holes in the road and obstacles of various types, lengthy driving on rough roads can cause lesions to the tyres which are not always easy to see.

TYRE PRESSURE AND WEAR

The correct tyre pressure does not only determine the life of the tyre but also affects safety as it influences the degree of road holding of the vehicle.

The pressure in each tyre, including the spare, must be checked at regular intervals and before long journeys. The tyres should be checked when cold; use a pressure gauge in accordance with the specified ratings.

Incorrect pressure results in abnormal wearing of the tyre.

A. Normal pressure

A correct tyre pressure guarantees extended life and better performance as the tread works on its entire width resulting in more uniform wearing.

This situation also involves:

• improved roadholding of the car.
• smoother and more accurate steering.
• lower fuel consumption due to the decreased rolling resistance of the wheel.

B. Insufficient pressure

A low tyre pressure results in uneven wear on the tread (greater on the sides) and overheating of the tyre that can cause the detachment of the parts of the tyre and damage to the casing. This damage may cause sudden deflation or bursting.

C. Overinflation

Conversely, overinflation results in:

• Uneven wear of the tread, higher in the middle.
• Decreased comfort.
• Greater vulnerability to shocks.

WHEEL BALANCING

Each wheel, complete with tyre has been statically and dynamically balanced in the factory. When the tyres are changed the wheels must be rebalanced to avoid instability, wearing of the steering components and uneven wear of the tyres.

Only original Alfa Romeo counterweights should be used when balancing wheels in light alloy.