2008 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider spare wheel

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❒Loosen the fastening bolts and then
remove the wheel;
❒Make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween space-saver spare wheel and
hub are clean so that the fastening
bolts will not come loose;
❒for versions fitted with space-saver
spare wheel, loosen fastener A-
fig. 5, take the tool container B,
and bring it near the wheel to be
changed, then take out the space-
saver spare wheel;
❒Loosen the bolts of the wheel to be
replaced by about one turn with the
wrench provided A-fig. 5a; shake
the car to facilitate rim removal from
the wheel hub;
❒Operate the device F-fig. 6to ex-
tend the jack until the top of the jack
Gfits correctly into catch H;
❒The jack shall be fitted as shown in
fig. 6;
A0F0208mfig. 6
A0F0195mfig. 6
❒Warn anybody nearby that the car is
about to be lifted. They must stay
clear and not touch the car until it
is back on the ground;
❒Fit the handle L-fig. 7to operate
the jack and lift the car until the
wheel to be changed is several cen-
timetres off the ground;
A0F0206mfig. 5aA0F0019mfig. 5

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OF THE CAR❒fit the space-saver spare wheel mak-
ing one of the holes A-fig. 8co-
incide with the relevant pin B;
❒Using the wrench provided, fully
tighten the five fastening bolts;
❒Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Use the wrench provided to fasten
the bolts completely in a criss-cross
fashion according to the sequence
shown in fig. 9.
REFITTING A NORMAL
WHEEL
Following the procedure described pre-
viously, raise the car and remove the
spare wheel.
Proceed as follows:
❒tighten pin A-fig. 10in one of the
holes of the wheel hub fastening
bolts;
❒insert the wheel on the pin and, us-
ing the wrench provided, tighten the
four bolts available;
A0F0210mfig. 9A0F0209mfig. 8A0F0211mfig. 10
❒loosen pin A-fig. 10and tighten
the last fastening bolt;
❒lower the car and remove the jack,
then, using the wrench provided tight-
en the bolts according to the se-
quence previously shown for the
space-saver spare wheel fig. 9.

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When you have finished:
❒Stow the spare wheel in the space
provided in the boot;
❒Fit the jack partially open in its con-
tainer forcing it lightly to prevent it
from vibrating when travelling;
❒Put the tools back into their places
in the container;
❒Arrange the container complete with
tools on the space-saver spare
wheel;
❒Reposition properly the boot stiff cov-
ering.
A0F0114mfig. 11
QUICK TYRE REPAIR
KIT FIX&GO
automatic
The car is provided with the quick tyre
repair kit “FIX&GO automatic”, instead
of the traditional tool kit and space-saver
spare wheel.
The kit fig. 11is placed in the boot. In
the kit container you will also find the
screwdriver and the tow hitch. The quick tyre repair kit includes:
❒a bottle A-fig. 11containing the
sealer, fitted with:
- filling pipe B
- sticker Cbearing the notice “max.
80 km/h”, to be placed in a po-
sition visible to the driver (on the
instrument panel) after fixing the
tyre;
❒compressorDwith pressure gauge
and fittings;

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OF THE CARIncorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 13:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case,
comply with the laws in the country
where the car is being driven.
IMPORTANT NOTES
As far as possible, avoid sharp braking
and screech starts, etc. Be careful not to
hit the kerb, potholes or other obstacles
hard. Driving for long stretches over
bumpy roads can damage the tyres.
Periodically check that the tyres have no
cuts in the side wall, abnormal swelling
or irregular tyre wear. If any of these oc-
cur, have the car seen to at Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
Avoid overloading the car when travel-
ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres; if a tyre is punc-
tured, stop immediately and change it
to avoid damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspensions and steering system.
WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the space-saver spare wheel, every
four weeks and before long journeys:
pressure should be checked with the tyre
rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressure,
see “Wheels” in “Technical specifica-
tions” section.
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Remember that road
holding depends also
on the correct tyre inflating
pressure.
WARNING
If the pressure is too
low the tyre overheats
and this can cause it serious
damage.
WARNING
Never submit alloy
rims to repainting
treatments requiring to use
temperatures exceeding
150°C since the mechanical
properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them
from the right of the car to the
left and vice versa.
WARNINGTyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are a
sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the space-
saver spare wheel.
In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious ori-
gin.
If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve; to allow even wear be-
tween the front and rear tyres, it is ad-
visable to change them over every 10-
15 thousand kilometres, keeping them
on the same side of the car so as to not
reverse the direction of rotation.

UNDERSTANDING
TYRE MARKING fig. 5
Example: 215/55 R 16 93 V
215= Nominal width (S, distance be-
tween sidewalls in mm).
55= Percentage height/width ratio
(H/S).
R= Radial tyre.
16= Rim diameter in inches. (Ø).
93= Load rating (capacity).
V= Maximum speed index.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Alloy rims. Tubeless tyres with radial car-
cass. The homologated tyres are listed
in the Log book.
WARNINGIn the event of discrep-
ancies between the information provid-
ed on this “Owner’s Manual” and the
“Log book”, consider the specifications
shown in the log book only.
On cars fitted with four-wheel drive, all
four tyres should be the same (brand
and track) to prevent damaging the 4-
WD system. The efficiency of the 4-WD
system however, is not jeopardized if
tyres with different wear conditions are
fitted.
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A0F0186mfig. 5
Attaining to the prescribed size, to en-
sure safety of the car in movement, it
must be fitted with tyres of the same
make and type on all wheels.
WARNINGDo not use inner tubes
with Tubeless tyres.
SPACE-SAVER SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.

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rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
On tyres 225/50 R17” only “spider” type chains can be used. Also for 3.2 JTS version, snow chains shall be fitted on the FRONT axle of the car.
Tyres 235/45 R18” cannot be fitted with snow chains due to interference with fender.
4,00B x17"
T125/80 R17
TYRES
2.2 JTS
7Jx16” alloy
215/55 R16 93V
7,5Jx17” alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
Standard tyres
Optionals
Space-saver
spare wheel
(for versions/
markets where
applicable)
(*) Tyres that cannot be fitted with traditional snow chains. Only “spider” type chains can be used.
WARNINGSnow tyres with speed index Hare recommended.
3.2 JTS
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
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
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.Tyres
215/55 R16 93V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6
Sapce-saver
spare wheel
T125/80 R17
4.2 Tyres
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 2.6
average load bar
full load bar