2008 Alfa Romeo 159 winter tyres

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Due to the snow tyre features, under
normal conditions of use or on long mo-
torway journeys, the performance of
these tyres is lower than that of normal
tyres. It is therefore necessary to limit
their use to the purposes for which they
are certified.
IMPORTANTWhen snow tyres are
used with a max speed index below the
one that can be reached by the car (in-
creased by 5%), place a notice in the
passenger compartment, plainly in the
driver’s view which states the max per-
missible speed of the snow tyres (as per
EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand
and track) to ensure greater safety
when driving and braking and better dri-
veability.
Remember that it is inappropriate to
change the direction of rotation of tyres.SNOW TYRES
Use snow tyres of the same size as the
normal tyres provided with the car.
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services will be
glad to provide advice concerning the
most suitable type of tyre for the cus-
tomer’s requirements.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation
pressures and the specifications of snow
tyres, follow the instructions given in para-
graph “Wheels” in section “Technical
specifications”.
The winter features of these tyres are re-
duced considerably when the tread
depth is below 4 mm. In this case, they
should be replaced.
The max speed for
snow tyres with “Q”
marking is 160 km/h; 190
km/h for tyres with “T”
marking and 210 km/h for
tyres with H marking. The
Road Traffic Code speed lim-
its must however be always
strictly observed.
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Traditional snow chains may not be used on tyres type 225/50 R17” only spider type chains
can be used. Tyres 235/45 R18” cannot be fitted with snow chains due to interference with the
fender. Also for 3.2 JTS version, snow chains shall be fitted on the FRONT axle of the car.
4,00B x17"
T125/80 R17
1.8
1.9 JTS
7Jx16” steel
205/55 R16 91V
7Jx16” steel
215/55 R16 93V
7Jx16” alloy
215/55 R16 93V
7,5Jx17” (*) alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
2.2 JTS
7Jx16” steel
215/55 R16 93V
7Jx16” alloy
215/55 R16 93V
7,5Jx17” (*) alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
3.2 JTS
7,5Jx17” (*) alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
1.9 JTDM8v
7Jx16” steel
215/55 R16 93V
7Jx16” alloy
215/55 R16 93V
7,5Jx17” (*) alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
1.9 JTDM16v
7Jx16” steel
215/55 R16 93V
7Jx16” alloy
215/55 R16 93V
7,5Jx17” (*) alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
2.4 JTDM
7,5Jx17” (*) alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
(*) Tyres that cannot be fitted with traditional snow chains. Only “spider” type chains can be used.
IMPORTANTSnow tyres with speed index Hor superior are recommended.
(
▼) Unchainable tyres. Size certified and admitted only for PIRELLI 235/40 ZR19 96Y. When using winter tyres, use 225/50
R17 98 tyres or 235/45 R18 98. Vehicles with TI fittings should not use 16” wheel rims.
TI
Versions
8Jx19"alloy
235/40 ZR19 96Y (▼)
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
TYRES
Standardtyres
For versions/
markets where
applicable
Optionals
Space-saver
spare wheel
(for versions/
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
(▼) Unchainable tyres. Size certified and admitted only for PIRELLI 235/40 ZR19 96Y. When using winter tyres, use 225/50 ZR17 96 tyres or 235/45
R18 98. Vehicles with TI fittings should not use 16” wheel rims.
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
Inflate tyres to full load pressures if driving at continuous speed exceeding 160 km/h.Space-saver
spare wheel
T125/80 R17
4.2
WHEEL ANGLES
Tyres
205/55 R16 91V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6Tyres
215/55 R16 93V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6Tyres
225/50 R17 98W
front rear
2.5 2.5
2.7 2.7Tyres
235/45 R18 98W
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.8 2.6Tyres
235/40 ZR19 96Y (▼)
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.8 2.6
All types
–35’ ± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
4° 15’ ± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 18’
–8’ ± 4’
max. difference
right/left: 4’
–40’ ± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
13’ ± 7’
(total toe-in: 26’ ± 7’)4x2 Versions
–1° 1’± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
4° 15’± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 18’
–7’± 4’
max. difference
right/left: 4’
–1° 3’± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
11’± 7’
(total toe-in: 22’± 7’)4x4 Versions
–38’±18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
4° 15’ ± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 18’
–7’ ± 4’
max. difference
right/left: 4’
–1° 3’ ± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
11’ ± 7’
(total toe-in: 22’ ± 7’)TI Versions
Front
wheels
Rear
wheels
– camber
– caster
– half toe-in
(per wheel)
– camber
– half toe-in (per wheel)
VEHICLE GEOMETRYThe TI fittings present lower suspensions around of 20 mm with respects to the other versions.
Warning: lowered trim car, pay attention when driving on ramps, humps or on particularly
rough routes.
average load bar
full load bar

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SERVICE
1.8 1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS 1.9 JTDM8v 2.4 JTDM1.9 JTDM16v
Lubrication system engine 4.5 5.4 4.6 6.4
Do not discard used oil in the environment.
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
(▼) Unchainable tyres. Size certified and admitted only for PIRELLI 235/40 ZR19 96Y. When using winter tyres, use 225/50 R17 98 tyres or 235/45
R18 98. Vehicles with TI fittings should not use 16” wheel rims.
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
Inflate tyres to full load pressures if driving at continuous speed exceeding 160 km/h.Space-saver
spare wheel
T125/80 R17
4.2
1.8 - 1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS - 1.9 JTDM8v - 1.9 JTDM16v - 2.4 JTDM2.4 JTDM210 HP 4X43.2 JTS
Fuel tank capacity 70 67
Reserve 10 10
For cars with petrol engine, only use unleaded petrol with over 95 R.O.N. (Specification EN228).
For cars with diesel engine only use Diesel fuel for motor vehicles (Specification EN590).
Tyres
205/55 R16 91V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6Tyres
215/55 R16 93V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6Tyres
225/50 R17 98W
front rear
2.5 2.5
2.7 2.7Tyres
235/45 R18 98W
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.8 2.6Tyres
235/40 ZR19 96Y (▼)
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.8 2.6
average load bar
full load bar