Wheel condition
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1. Location of the tread wear indicator
2. Tread wear indicator
Check the tyres for cuts, cracks and
other damage. Replace the tyres if
there are deep cuts or cracks. Also
check each tyre for pieces of metal or
pebbles.
The use of worn tyres can be very
dangerous because of the greater
chance of skidding or hydroplaning.
The tread depth of the tyres must
exceed 1.6 mm in order for the tyres to
meet the minimum requirement for use.
At least 3 mm for snow (winter) tyre (for
markets, where provided).
Tread wear indicators will appear on the
surface of the tyre as the tyre wears,
thereby indicating that the tyre no
longer meets the minimum requirementfor use. When these wear indicators
appear, the tyres must be replaced with
new ones.
In the case of the 4-wheel drive
vehicles, when replacement of any of
the tyres is necessary, replace all of
them.
Replacing tyres and wheels
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Tyre rotation
Tyre wear varies with vehicle conditions,
road surface conditions and individual
driver’s driving habits. To equalize the
wear and help extend tyre life, it is
recommended to rotate the tyres
immediately after discovery of abnormal
wear, or whenever the wear difference
between the front and rear tyres is
recognizable.
When rotating tyres, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tyre
pressure, improper wheel alignment,
out of balance wheel, or severe braking.
Consult your authorised Fiat dealer to
determine the cause of irregular tread
wear.
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