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5.18 TYRES (1/3) Maintaining the tyres The tyres must be in good condition and the tread form must have sufficient depth; tyres approved by our Technical Department have tread wear indica- tors 1 which are indicators moulded into the tread at several points. The tyres are the only contact between the vehicle and the road, so it is essen- tial to keep them in good condition. conform to local road traffic regulations. When the tyre tread has been worn to the level of the wear indicators, they become visible 2: it is then necessary to replace your tyres because the tread rubber is no more than 1.6 mm deep, resulting in poor roadholding on wet roads. by motorway, particularly in very hot weather, or continual driving on poorly surfaced minor roads will lead to more rapid tyre wear and affect safety. Incidents which occur when driving, such as striking the kerb, may damage the tyres and wheel rims, and could also lead to misalignment of the front or rear axle geometry. In this case, have the condition of these checked by an approved dealer. 1 2 |