WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, including the space-saver
wheel, approximately every two weeks and before long
journeys: the pressure should be checked with the tyre rest-
ed and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase as the car is used;
see the “Wheels” paragraph in chapter “6” for the correct
tyre inflation pressure.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear fig. 2:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn.
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges.
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less than 1.6
mm thick. In any case, follow the laws in force in the coun-
try you are in.
fig. 2L0E0096m
IMPORTANT
❍Where possible, avoid braking suddenly, wheel-spin-
ning and crashing into curbs, potholes or other ob-
stacles. Driving for long stretches over bumpy roads
can damage the tyres;
❍ check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swellings
or irregular tread wear. Go to a Lancia Dealership if
required.
❍ avoid overloading the car when travelling: this may
cause serious damage to the wheels and tyres;
❍ if a tyre is punctured, stop immediately and change it
to avoid damage to the tyre, wheel rim, suspension and
steering system;
❍ the tyre ages even if rarely used. Cracks in the tread and
on the side walls are a sign of ageing. Have the tyres
checked by specialised personnel if they have been fit-
ted for longer than 6 years. Remember to check the
space-saver wheel very carefully;
❍ when replacing the tyres, always fit new tyres, avoid-
ing those of dubious origin;
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❍if a tyre is replaced, you should also change the infla-
tion valve;
❍ to allow even wear between the front and rear tyres,
it is advisable to change them over every 10-15 thou-
sand kilometres, keeping them on the same side of the
car so as not to reverse the direction of rotation.
Remember that the road holding qualities of
your car also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
If the pressure is too low the tyre will get
overheated, with the risk of serious damage
to the tyre.
Avoid moving the tyres from the right side of
the vehicle to the left side and vice versa.
Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at temper-
atures higher than 150°C. The mechanical
specifications of the wheels might be ad-
versely affected.
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2.72.5
2.7 2.5
2.7 2.5
2.9 2.7195/55 R16-91V
205/55 R16-91V
225/45 R17-91W
225/40 R18-92W
268TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
205/55 R16-91V 125/90 R15-96
2.4 2.2
2.4 2.2
2.4 2.2
2.6 2.4
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm. Check correct pressure when the tyres are cold.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the prescribed pressure for standard tyres.
When travelling at speeds over 160 km/h, inflate the tyres to the values specified for fully laden conditions.
The TPMS is not fitted with 195/55 R16 91V tyres.
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURES (bar)
2.2
4.2
Size Inflation pressure
SPACE-SAVER/SPARE WHEEL
TYRES PROVIDED
Size Medium load Full load
Front Rear FrontRear
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