WHEELS AND TYRES
180) 181) 182)
Before embarking on a long trip, and
every two weeks, check the tyre inflation
pressure. Check the tyres when cold.
SNOW CHAINS
76)
Rear Wheel Drive and All-wheel drive
versions
It is possible to fit 0.5 in (13 mm) chains
on all the tyres except for R20.
Important notes
The use of snow chains should be in
compliance with local regulations of each
country. In certain countries, tyres
marked with code M+S (Mud and Snow)
are considered as winter equipment;
therefore their use is equivalent to that
of the snow chains.
IMPORTANT The snow chains may be
applied only to the rear wheel tyres.
Installing them on the rear wheel tyres
could damage the suspension and
transmission.
Check the tension of the snow chains
after the first few metres have been
driven.
IMPORTANT Using snow chains with
tyres with non-original dimensions may
damage the vehicle.
IMPORTANT Using different size or type
(M+S, snow, etc.) tyres between front and
rear axle may adversely affect car
driveability, with the risk of losing control
of the car and resulting accidents.
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE ROTATION
OF THE TYRES
The front and rear tyres are subject to
different loads and stress due to
steering, manoeuvres and braking. For
this reason they are subject to uneven
wear.
To resolve this problem, tyres should be
rotated at the appropriate time (6200 /
9300 miles (10000 / 15000 km)).
Inverting the tyres means moving them
to different positions on the same side of
the car (front to back and vice versa).
IMPORTANT Crossing the tyres is not
advised, so placing a tyre on a different
axle on the other side of the car is
impossible.
Tyre rotation contributes to the
preservation of the grip and traction
performance on wet, muddy or snowy
roads, guaranteeing optimal driveability
of the car.In the case of irregular wear of the tyres
identify the cause and correct it as soon
as possible, by contacting an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
WARNING
180)The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation pressure
of the tyres.
181)If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result.
182)Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
IMPORTANT
76)Keep your speed down when snow chains
are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h (or the
equivalent in miles). Avoid potholes, do not
drive over steps or pavements and do not
drive long distances over roads without
snow, to avoid damaging both your vehicle
and the road surface.
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SERVICING AND CARE
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
When the tyres are warm, the inflation pressure should be +4.35 psi (+0.3 bar) in relation to the recommended figure. However,
recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold. If it is necessary to raise the vehicle, refer to the "Raising the vehicle" paragraph in
the "In an emergency" chapter.
The pressures given below apply to all tyre types: summer, winter and all season (where provided).
2.0 T4 MAir and 2.2 JTD engines
TyresUnladen/medium load [psi / bar] Full load [psi / bar]
Front Rear Front Rear
225/65 R1730.5 / 2.1 (*) 33.3 / 2.3 (*)
34.8 / 2.4 37.7 / 2.6
32 / 2.2 (**) 34.8 / 2.4 (**)
235/65 R17 30.5 / 2.1 33.3 / 2.3 33.3 / 2.3 37.7 / 2.6
235/60 R18 30.5 / 2.1 33.3 / 2.3 33.3 / 2.3 37.7 / 2.6
235/55 R19 30.5 / 2.1 33.3 / 2.3 33.3 / 2.3 37.7 / 2.6
255/45 R20 33.3 / 2.3 36.3 / 2.5 34.8 / 2.4 39.2 / 2.7
195/75 18
(Space-saver wheel)43.5 / 3.0
For 225/65 R17 tyres, in medium load conditions, there are two possible pressure settings depending on the mode required:
comfort (*) and ECO (**). Restore the inflation pressures accordingly. ECO configuration consumption is not guaranteed with comfort
configuration pressures.
If winter tyres are fitted, always use the same inflation pressures as for the tyres originally installed (table above). For
225/65 R17 tyres in medium load conditions, use the comfort configuration pressures.
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Towing trailers..............137
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)..................82
Tyres (inflation pressure)........197
Use of the Owner Handbook.......4
Vehicle changes/alterations.......5
Vehicle identification number.....192
Warning lights and messages......51
Washer fluid for
windscreen/headlights........182
Weights..................200
Wheels and tyres.............188
Window bag................107
Windscreen wiper .............31
Replacing wiper blades.......186
