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Wheels and tyres
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All four wheels must be fitt
ed with radial
tyres of the same type, size (rolling circum-
ference) and the same tread pattern.
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New tyres do not give maximum grip and
will not have reached their maximum brak-
ing capacity to start with, and therefore
need running in. To prevent accidents and
major damage, extreme caution should be
taken for the first 500 km (310 miles).
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Check tyre pressures regularly and en-
sure they are maintained at the pressures
indicated. If the tyre pressure is too low,
they could overheat, resulting in tread de-
tachment or even burst tyres.
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Never drive on damaged (punctured, cut,
cracked or dented) or worn tyres. Driving
on damaged or worn tyres could result in
burst tyres, serious accidents or damage.
Worn or damaged tyres must be replaced
immediately.
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Never exceed the maximum permitted
speed or loads specified for the type of
tyre fitted on your vehicle.
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The effectiveness of driver and brake as-
sistance systems also depends on the grip
of the tyres.
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If you notice unusual vibration or if the
vehicle pulls to one side when driving, stop
the car immediately and check the tyres
and wheels for damage.
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To minimise the risk of losing control of
the vehicle or causing a serious accident,
never undo the bolted joints of beadlock
wheels.
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Nev
er mount used tyres or wheels if you
are not sure of their previous history. They
may be damaged, although the damage is
not immediately visible.
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Old tyres, even if they have never been
used, may lose air or burst unexpectedly
while driving, resulting in serious accident
or damage. If tyres are over six years old,
they should only be used in an emergency
and with extreme caution.
Note
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For technical r
easons, it is not generally
possible to use the wheels from other vehi-
cles. In some cases, this may also be true
for the same model of wheel. Please refer
to the vehicle documentation or ask at a
technical service.
Handling tyres and wheels
Fig. 300
Diagram for changing wheels.
The tyres of a vehicle are the components
which ar
e sub
ject
ed to most stress and are
the most underestimated. Tyres are very im-
portant, as the support offered by their nar-
row surface is the only point of contact be-
tween the vehicle and the road.
The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre
pressure, driving style, the care they receive
and the correct fitting.
The tyres and wheel rims are an essential
part of the vehicle's design. The tyres and
rims approved by SEAT are specially match-
ed to the characteristics of the vehicle and
our critical to good road holding and safe
handling.
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