2010 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider warning

UNDERSTANDING RIM
MARKING
Example: 7 J x 16 H2 ET 43
7= rim width in inches 1.
J= rim drop center outline (side
projection where the tyre bead
rests)2.
16= rim nominal diameter in inch-
es (corresponds to diameter of
the tyre to be mounted) (3=
Ø).
H2= “hump” shape and number (re-
lief on the circumference hold-
ing the Tubeless tyre bead on
the rim).
43= wheel camber angle (distance
between the disc/rim support-
ing plane and the wheel rim
centre line). Maximum speed rating
Q= up to 160 km/h.
R= up to 170 km/h.
S= up to 180 km/h.
T= up to 190 km/h.
U= up to 200 km/h.
H= up to 210 km/h.
V= up to 240 km/h.
W= up to 270 km/h.
Y= up to 300 km/h.
Maximum speed rating
for snow tyres
Q M + S= up to 160 km/h.
T M + S= up to 190 km/h.
H M + S= up to 210 km/h.
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A0F0310mfig. 6
RIM PROTECTOR TYRES
fig. 6
If after-sale tyres with
rim protector are used
(fig. 6) and the car has inte-
gral cups fixed (by springs) to
the sheet wheel, DO NOT fit
wheel cups. The use of unsui-
table tyres and wheel cups
could cause a sudden pressu-
re loss of the tyre.
WARNING

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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” and 235/40 ZR 19” cannot be fitted with snow chains due to inter-
ference with fender.
(*) Tyres that cannot be fitted with traditional snow chains. Only “spider” type chains can be used.
WARNINGSnow tyres with speed index Hare recommended.
(
▼) Unchainable tyres. When using winter tyres, use 225/50 R17 98 tyres or 235/45 R18 98.
4,00B x17"
T125/80 R17
TYRES
Standardtyres
Optional
Space-saver
spare wheel
(for versions/
markets where
provided)rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre1750 TURBO BENZINA - 2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS - 2.0 JTD
M- 2.4 JTDM
7,5Jx17" (*) alloy225/50 R17 98W
8Jx19" alloy
235/40 ZR19 96Y(O)
8Jx18" alloy
235/45 R18 98W (O)

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OF THE CARAdd +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.
(
▼) Unchainable tyres. When using winter tyres, use 225/50 R17 98 tyres or 235/45 R18 98.
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
average load bar
full load barSapce-saver spare wheel
T125/80 R17
4.2
Tyres
225/50 R17 98W
front rear
2.5 2.5
2.7 2.7
Tyres
235/45 R18 98W (O)
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.8 2.6
Tyres
235/40 ZR19 96Y (O)
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.9 2.7

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front wheels: – caster
– half toe-in
17” rim (*)
18” rim (*)
– camber
Rear wheels:
– half toe-in
17” rim (*)
18” rim (*)
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WHEEL GEOMETRY
1750 TURBO BENZINA - 2.2 JTS - 2.0 JTDM- 2.4 JTDMversions
–34’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 24’
4° 15’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 18’
–1.00 ± 0.5 mm
–1.05 ± 0.5 mm
–56’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 24’
–1.63 ± 0.9 mm
–1.73 ± 0.9 mm
3.2 JTS version
–26’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 24’
4° 15’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 18’
–1.00 ± 0.5 mm
–1.05 ± 0.5 mm
–58’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 24’
–1.63 ± 0.9 mm
–1.73 ± 0.9 mm
– camber
Front wheels: – caster
– half toe-in
17” rim (*)
18” rim (*)
– camber
Rear wheels:
– half toe-in
17” rim (*)
18” rim (*)
(*) values in degrees: – 8’ ± 4’ (maximum right/left difference: 4’)

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DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are
expressed in mm and
refer to the car fitted
with standard tyres.
Min. size variations
when optional tyres are
fitted.
The height refers to
the car unladen.
BOOT VOLUME
Boot volume: 220 dm3
(or 300 dm3according
to versions)
(■) With tyres 225/50 R17”
A0F0044mfig. 6
ABCDE FGH
4410 1000 2528 882 1341 1593 1830 1573
1579 (■) 1559 (■)

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PERFORMANCE
Top speed Acceleration Kilometer with standing start
from 0-100 km/h
km/h sec. sec.
1750 TURBO BENZINA235 7.7 28.9
3.2 JTS 4x2250 (*) 7.0 26.9
3.2 JTS 4x4244 6.8 27.2
2.0 JTDM218/215 (**) 8.8/9.0 (**) 30.2/30.5 (**)
2.4 JTDM231 7.9 28.4
(*) With Michelin 17” tyre
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WEIGHTS
2.4 JTDM
1575
1200
1050
2035
460
1500
60
80
1750 TURBO
BENZINA
1430
1100
1050
1890
460
1450
60
80
3.2 JTS 4x4
1605
1200
1050
2065
460
1500
60
80
3.2 JTS 4x2
1540
1200
1050
2000
460
1500
60
80
2.0 JTDM
1480
1200
1050
1940
460
1500
60
80
Weights (kg)
Weight empty
(including fluids, 90% fuel
in the tank and no optional)
Maximum admitted load (*)
– front axle
– rear axle
– total
Payload including
driver (**)
Towable loads
Max. load
on ball
Max. load
on tailgate (***)
(*) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so
that they comply with these limits.
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in the
maximum weight allowed.
(***) Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo roof racks, max. capacity: 50 kg.

CAPACITIES
2.4 JTDM
70❍10❍
7.35
6.4
❑
2.8
6.0
1750 TURBO
BENZINA
70●10●
6.6
5.0
✰
2.0
6.0
3.2 JTS
70●10●
10.3
5.4
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2.8
6.0
Fuel tank: litres
– including a reserve of litres
Engine cooling system litres
Lubrication system
engine litres
Mechanical gearbox/differential litres
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
with headlight washer litres
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Specified fuelsand original lubricants
●Unleaded petrol with no less than
95 R.O.N. (Specifica EN228)
❍Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(EN590 Specification)
Mixture of 50% water and PARAFLU
UP(❑)
■SELENIA StAR
✰SELENIA StAR P.E.
(1750 TURBO BENZINA versions)
❑SELENIA WR
★SELENIA WR P.E.(2.0 JTDMversions)
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
Mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(
❑)For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralized water mixture.
2.0 JTDM
70❍10❍
6.1
4.9
★
2.8
6.0