Rims

The wheels (rims and tyres) are the most suitable ones for the features of the car and ensure the highest degree of safety and comfort under all normal conditions of driving Before changing the rims and tyres installed on the vehicle always consult the table of the types allowed. Always keep to the original rim-tyre match.

RIMS

The steel or alloy rims must be installed using specific studs for each type of rim.
Therefore, when replacing steel rims with alloy rims or vice-versa, it is absolutely necessary to use the specific studs for the type of wheel fitted.

TYRES

The tyres fitted on the vehicle are “tubeless”, i.e. without inner tube. In order to maintain driving comfort, and ensure long life of the tyres, it is advisable to:
- Pay attention to the balancing of the wheels and the correct balancing of the front and rear carriage.
- Do not insert tools of any kind between the rim and the tyre.
- If the rim is distorted, change it.
- When balancing use specific counterweights for tubeless tyres.
- The tyre pressure (including the spare wheel) must be as specified.
- With tubeless tyres no inner tube must be used.

To ensure uniform wear between the front and rear wheels, it is advisable to switch the tyres between the axles every 10.000 - 15.000 km keeping them on the same side of the car to avoid inverting the direction of rotation.

CAUTION: Do not cross the tyres over.

Some types of tyres have wear indicators; they must be changed as soon as these indicators can be seen on the tread.
Also check the tyres for uneven wear of the tread. Tread wear gradually increases the risk of aquaplaning on wet surfaces.
Violent shocks against kerbs, holes in the road and obstacles of various kinds, as well as prolonged driving on rough roads may cause damage to the tyres that may not always be easily visible.
This results in swelling, distortion or cuts on the side of the tyre that often cannot be seen, but which can cause deflation or bursting of the tyre.

TYRE PRESSURE AND WEAR

The observance of the correct tyre pressure not only determines the life of the tyre, but also driving safety as it affects roadholding of the actual vehicle.
The pressure of each tyre, including the spare, must be checked at regular intervals and before long journeys.

The tyre pressure should be checked cold; use a pressure gauge keeping to the specified ratings.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal wear of tyres:

A. Normal pressure

The correct inflating pressure of the tyre ensures maximum life on its whole width and wear is more even.

This condition also involves:
- Better vehicle roadholding.
- The highest degree of steering smoothness and accuracy
- Lower fuel consumption, due to the lower resistance to roll of the wheel.

B. Low pressure

A low tyre pressure causes uneven wear of the tread (gither on the side bands) and overheating can lead to the detachment of parts of the tyre and cause damage to the carcass. Such damage may cause sudden swelling or bursting of the tyre.

C. Excessive pressure

Excessive pressure involves:
- Uneven tread wear, more accentuated in the centre.
- Lower comfort of the vehicle.
- Higher vulnerability of the car.

WHEEL BALANCING

Each wheel, complete with tyre, has been balanced dynamically and statically in the factory. When changing tyres the wheels must be re-balanced, to avoid unstable driving, wear of the steering components and uneven wear of the tyres.

WARNING: For balancing light alloy wheels only use original Alfa Romeo counter-weights.