Wheel alignment Optimum driving performance with the least possible tire wear is only achieved when the wheels are properly aligned. In case of abnormal wear, poor stability...
Negative Toe Adjustment Adjustment is carried out but the stand. Set the steering gear to the middle position. The exact middle position is reached when the reference dimension A is...
Wheels and tires — general information Depending on the model and version, OPEL KADETT is equipped with tires and wheels of various sizes. All discs have a pressing depth of 49 mm. The pressing...
Wheel balancing Standard wheels are balanced at the factory. Balancing is necessary to compensate for different weight distribution and material inaccuracies. During the...
Wheel replacement It is not recommended to change the wheel unless absolutely necessary. I advise you to drive until the front wheels are close to the wear limit, then: Install...
Tire wear Tires of balanced wheels, with exact observance of the prescribed pressure, with error-free installation and with the correct operation of the shock absorbers,...
Anti-skid chains The use of snow chains is advisable only on the driving wheels (front). On all models, only small-link chains can be used that protrude no more than 15 mm...
Tire and rim sizes Tire and rim sizes *) as well as light metal discs *) only as light metal discs
Correct tire pressure (overpressure) in kPa (bar/atm) Correct tire pressure (overpressure) in kPa (bar/atm) *) SR only Tire pressure data refer to cold tires. With a sporty driving style or when using winter tires...
Tire defects Tire defects Wear Cause Strong wear on both sides of the working surface Insufficient pressure Strong wear in the middle of the working surface around the...
Abnormal tire wear Uneven tire wear in most cases is the result of very low or high tire pressure, due to incorrect wheel alignment or imbalance, or due to faulty shock...
Running in new tires New process tires have a very smooth surface. Therefore, new tires must be run in. During break-in, due to wear, a smooth coating will become rough. During the...
Permissible speed marking The marking means that such a tire can be driven up to a certain speed, and stands behind the tire size, for example, 165R13T. The letter T indicates that...