If the front tires are noticeably worn, it is recommended to replace them with the rear ones.
When replacing, always install the less worn tires in front.
When changing wheels, be careful not to damage the paint finish on light alloy wheels.
Tighten the wheel nuts gradually, one at a time.
Tire running-in. New tires have a smooth outer surface, so they are run in. The initial wear during running in makes the tire rougher.
The first 200 km of the car's run should be driven very carefully (especially on wet surfaces).
Wheel balancing is carried out to compensate for uneven weight distribution. When driving, the imbalance makes itself known in the form of vibration, which is transmitted to the steering wheel. Vibration of the steering wheel from wheel imbalance appears in a certain speed range and disappears when the speed decreases or increases. Wheel imbalance can lead to damage to the hinges, steering and shock absorbers. It is imperative to balance the wheels after 20,000 km of vehicle mileage or after any tire repair.
Spare wheel (small-sized) can be installed on both the front and rear axles.
However, the maximum speed of the vehicle when driving with such a wheel should not exceed 80 km/h.
Caution! When driving with a small spare tire installed, try to avoid sudden braking, as in this case the anti-lock braking system (ABS) may not work correctly.
At the earliest opportunity, repair the damaged standard wheel and install it instead of the spare.
Checking the tire pressure. The check is carried out with a special tire pressure gauge. Check the pressure only in cold tires. The tire pressure values are given in Table 1 in the article Checking the wheels.
The tire pressure can also be found on the plate attached to the middle pillar of the body, in the driver's door opening.
Notes:
- Air pressure should only be checked on cold tires. Tires can be considered cold if at least three hours have passed since the car was stopped or if you have driven no more than 1 km after a long period of parking. After the car has run for several kilometers, the tires have time to warm up and the air pressure in them increases by 30-40 kPa (0.3-0.4 kgf/cm²) compared to the cold state. This is not a sign of a malfunction.
- Do not reduce the air pressure in warm tires to bring it to the nominal value set for cold tires. Otherwise, the tires will be operated at reduced air pressure.
The frequency of inspection is once a month or when servicing the vehicle.
It is advisable to check the pressure before long trips, as this is when the maximum temperature load on the tires is reached. When driving long distances at high speed and with low tire pressure, more energy is spent on the deformation of the tire, as a result of which it overheats and the separation of the profile layer or even a tire rupture may occur.
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