Note. Tires and rims suitable for use on the vehicle are listed in Specifications. The tire inflation pressure is indicated on a label attached to the B-pillar on the driver's side.
With a sporty driving style, it is recommended to increase the tire pressure by 0.3 atm, based on the base value for various load conditions.
Winter tires are usually pressurized 0.2 atm higher than in summer. You should take into account the recommendations of winter tire manufacturers, and also remember that such tires have a speed limit.
Checking the condition of your tires regularly will help you avoid the hassle of stopping 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 appears in them.
The tires used on the vehicles in question are equipped with integrated tread wear indicator strips, which are exposed when the tread depth is reduced to 1.6mm. When the tire 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. Tread depth can also be determined using a simple and inexpensive device known as a tread depth gauge.
Pay attention to any unusual wear on the treads. Tread defects such as caverns, bulges, flattening and more severe wear on one side indicate a misalignment of the wheel alignment and/or wheel balance. If any of the listed defects are detected, you should contact the tire shop for their elimination.
Examples and possible causes of tire wear
Check tires carefully for cuts, punctures, and stuck nails or buttons. Sometimes, after a tire is punctured with a nail, it holds pressure for some time or descends very slowly. If there is a suspicion that such "slow puncture" first check the tightness of the wheel inflation nipple. Then inspect the tread for the presence of stuck foreign objects in it or previously repaired punctures that have begun 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 begin to bubble. If the puncture is not too big, the tire can be repaired at any tire shop.
Carefully inspect the inner sidewalls of the tires for signs of brake fluid leakage. If any, check the brake system immediately.
Maintaining the correct tire pressure increases tire life, helps save fuel and improves overall driving comfort. A pressure gauge is required to check the pressure.
Always check the pressure on cold tires (those. before driving). If you check the pressure on warm or hot tires, this will lead to an overestimation of the pressure gauge due to the thermal expansion of the tires. In this case, do not release the pressure, because. after the tire cools down, it will be below normal.
To check the inflation pressure of a tire, remove the protective cap from the nipple, then firmly press the pressure gauge nozzle to the inflation valve and read the reading of the device - it must comply with the requirements of the Specifications (see chapter Suspension and steering). Be sure to replace the protective cap to prevent dirt and moisture from entering the nipple. Check the pressure in all tires, including the spare tire, and inflate them if necessary.
In case of severe wear of the front wheels, it is recommended to swap them with the rear wheels.