Driving on tires with worn or damaged treads can cause an accident, so check your tires regularly. Remove foreign objects stuck in tire treads.
Check your tire pressure periodically (at least once a month or before a long trip). The required tire pressure is indicated on a plate located inside the fuel filler cap. Check the pressure when the tires are cold.
Caution! Underinflated tires cause faster tread wear and increased fuel consumption.
Drive over curbs or other obstacles at low speed and, if possible, at a right angle to avoid damaging your tires and wheel rims.
Keep in mind that driving with sharp acceleration and braking accelerates tire wear.
If possible, avoid contact of fuel and oils with tires.
To avoid contamination of the valve stems, do not operate the vehicle without protective caps. If the caps have been lost, be sure to install new ones.
If you feel vibration or the vehicle pulls to one side while driving, stop and check your tires. A wheel with a defective tire (cracks, bulges, etc.) replace. If there are no visible defects on the tire, take it to a service station immediately.
All wheel repair work should be carried out in a specialized workshop. Check that the wheel is balanced after repair.
Install only the tires and wheels recommended by the manufacturer on your vehicle.
It is recommended to change both tires on an axle at once. Install tires with a deeper tread pattern on the front wheels.
Install radial tires of the same type, size and tread pattern on all wheels of your vehicle.
Warning! Never install tires from unknown manufacturers on your vehicle, especially if they are worn. Use tires stored for more than 6 years only when absolutely necessary. However, please take special care when operating the vehicle.
During winter, use tires with the appropriate tread pattern on all four wheels. The vehicle's ability to pass through snow decreases when the tread wears to a depth of less than 4 mm.
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Snow chains can be mounted on tires of all sizes except 195/50 R15 (they need to be replaced with tires of size 185/55 R15). The use of chains with links no wider than 15 mm is permitted. Wheel trims must be removed when installing chains.
Store tires in a dry, cool, dark place. Store tires not mounted on rims in an upright position.