suddenly lose air or burst while the vehicle is in
motion. This can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.
extent when driving that the tread peels off and the tyre bursts.
tyre bursts and ripping of the tread surface and thus to a loss of control of the vehicle.
tyres will wear prematurely and the car will not handle well.
s pressure when the tyres are warm.
NOTICE
valve stem. This can damage the tyre valve.
iving.
Underinflated tyres will result in increased fuel consumption.
Tread depth and wear indicators
Fig. 196 Tyre tread: wear indicators.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Tread depth
In most countries, the minimum tread depth required by law is 1.6 mm (measured in the tread
grooves next to the tread wear indicators); observe any differing country-specific regulations. The
tyres should have the same tread depth, at the minimum on each axle
Observe any country-specific legal requirements relating to the permissible minimum tread depths
for winter and all-year tyres.
