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Practical tips
Wheels and tyres
T
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es
Intr
oduction
SEAT recommend that all work on tyres and
wheels is carried out by a specialised work
-
shop. These workshops have the necessary
special tools and replacement parts, trained
personnel and facilities for disposing of the
old tyres while respecting the environment.
SEAT recommends taking your car in for
technical service.
WARNING
The vehicle cannot be totally controlled or
braked if the t
yres (new or used) are worn
or damaged.
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Incorrect use of wheels and tyres could
make driving more dangerous and result in
serious accidents and damage.
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All four wheels must be fitted 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 600 km.
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Check tyre pr
essures 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.
●
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.
●
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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Never 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.
●
Old tyres, even if they have never been
used, may lose air or burst unexpectedly
while driving, especially at high speeds, re-
sulting in serious accident and injury. If
tyres are over six years old, they should on-
ly be used in an emergency and with ex-
tr
eme caution.
Note
For technical reasons, it is not generally
possibl
e to use the wheel
s 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. 186 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.
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