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WHEELS

AND TYRES

TYRE PRESSURE

Every two weeks and before long

journeys, check the pressure of each

tyre including the spare.

The pressure must be checked when

the tyre is rested and cold.

It is normal for the pressure to rise

when you are driving. If you have to

check or restore the pressure when the

tyres are warm, remember that the

pressure value must be 0.3 bar above

the specified value.

Incorrect pressure causes uneven

wear of the tyres (fig. 7):

A - Correct pressure: tyre wears

evenly.

B - Underinflated tyre: shoulder

tread wear.

C - Overinflated tyre: centre tread

wear.

Tyres must be replaced when the

tread wears down to 1.6 mm. Comply

with the laws in the country where the

car is being driven.

IMPORTANT

As far as possible avoid sharp brak-

ing and screech starts.

Be careful not to hit the kerb, pot-

holes or other obstacles hard. Driving

for long stretches over bumpy roads

can damage the tyres.

Periodically check that the tyres

have no cuts in the side wall, abnor-

mal swelling or irregular tyre wear. If

any of these occur, have the car seen

to at a LANCIA Dealership.

Avoid travelling with an overloaded

car: this can seriously damage wheels

or tyres.

Remember that road-

holding is also influenced

by correct tyre pressure.

fig. 7

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If the pressure is too low

the tyre overheats and this

can cause it serious dam-

age.

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