Note: The tires and rims suitable for use on your vehicle, as well as the tire inflation pressure, are indicated on the sticker located on the driver's side B-pillar.
1. For sporty driving, it is recommended to increase the tire pressure by 0.3 atm, based on the base value for different load conditions.
2. Winter tires usually have a pressure 0.2 atm higher than summer tires. It is necessary to take into account the recommendations of winter tire manufacturers, and also remember that such tires have a speed limit.
3. Regularly checking your tires will help you avoid the hassle of being stopped on the road due to a flat tire. In addition, such checks provide valuable information about possible problems with the steering and suspension before serious damage occurs.
4. The tires used on the vehicles in question are equipped with built-in tread wear indicator strips "TWI" (see accompanying illustration), which are exposed when the tread depth decreases to 1.6 mm. When the indicator appears, the tires are considered worn. In most cases, it is recommended to replace tires with a tread depth of less than 2 mm. Winter tires should be replaced when the tread depth is less than 4 mm.
12.4 Tire wear indicators
5. Look for any unusual tread wear. Tread defects such as cavities, bulges, flat spots and heavier wear on one side indicate wheel alignment and/or wheel balance issues (see accompanying illustration). If any of the listed defects are detected, you should contact a tire repair shop to have them eliminated.
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12.5 Examples and possible causes of tire wear
6. Carefully check your tires for cuts, punctures, stuck nails, etc. Sometimes after a tire has been punctured by a nail, it will still hold its pressure for some time or deflate very slowly. If you suspect that you have such a "slow puncture," first check that the tire inflation valve is working properly. Then inspect the tread for any foreign objects stuck in it or previously repaired punctures that have started to let air through again. You can verify the presence of a puncture by wetting the suspected area with soapy water. If there is a puncture, the solution will start to bubble. If the puncture is not too big, the tire can be repaired at any tire repair shop.
7. Carefully inspect the inside sidewalls of the tires for signs of brake fluid leakage. If any are present, have the brake system checked immediately.
8. Maintaining the correct tire pressure increases their life, helps save fuel and improves overall driving comfort. A pressure gauge is required to check the pressure.
9. Always check tire pressure when tires are cold (i.e. before traveling by car). If you check the pressure on warm or heated tires, this will lead to overestimation of the pressure gauge readings due to thermal expansion of the tires. In this case, you should not lower the pressure, because after the tire cools down, it will be lower than normal.
10. To check the inflation pressure of the tire, remove the protective cap from the valve, then firmly press the nozzle of the pressure gauge to the inflation valve and read the reading - it should meet the requirements of the Specifications. Do not forget to replace the protective cap to prevent dirt and moisture from entering the valve. Check the pressure in all tires, not forgetting the spare wheel, and inflate them if necessary.
11. If the front wheels are very worn, it is recommended to swap them with the rear wheels. In addition, to ensure even wear, the front wheels should be swapped with the rear wheels (without changing between left and right sides) every 5-10 thousand km.
12. When checking your tires, you should also check the expiration date of the sealant included in the tire repair kit (if available, see Introduction) and, if necessary, replace it.