2023 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA wheel size

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

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SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED

NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit
instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire
Service Kit” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further
information.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped
Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire
and wheel equivalent in look and function to the
original equipment tire and wheel found on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire
may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If
your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire
rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency
use only. You can identify if your vehicle is
equipped with a compact spare by looking at the
spare tire description on the Tire and Loading
Information Placard located on the driver’s side
door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the
letter “T” or “S” preceding the size designation.
Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original
equipment tire should be repaired (or replaced)
and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount
a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel,
since the wheel is designed specifically for the
compact spare tire. Do not install more than one
compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at
any given time.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency
use only. This tire may look like the originally
equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have
limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size
spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the
same as your original equipment tire, replace (or
repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall
on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary
emergency use only. This tire is identified by a
label located on the limited use spare wheel. This
label contains the driving limitations for this
spare. This tire may look like the original
equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited
use spare tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is
not the same as your original equipment tire,
replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and
reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in
sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle
control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different
size may result in false speedometer and
odometer readings.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car
wash with a compact or limited use temporary
spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may
result.
WARNING! WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for
temporary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph
(80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited
tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread
wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the
warnings, which apply to your spare. Failure to
do so could result in spare tire failure and loss
of vehicle control.
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TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles
operate at different loads and perform different
steering, driving, and braking functions. For these
reasons, they wear at unequal rates. These
effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
Rotation will increase tread life, maintain traction
levels and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
To resolve this problem, tires should be rotated at
each service interval (approximately every
10,000 miles [16,000km]). More frequent
rotation is permissible if desired. The reasons for
any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected
prior to rotation being performed.
Tire Rotations Not Recommended — If Equipped
Due to different size tires and wheels on front and
rear axles tire rotation is not possible for:
2.0T GME Engine Equipped with a 225/40R19
front and 255/35R19 rear tires
2.9L V6 Engine Equipped with 19” tires and
wheelsTire rotation contributes to the preservation of the
grip and traction performance on wet, muddy or
snowy roads, guaranteeing optimal drivability of
the vehicle.
In the case of irregular wear of the tires identify
the cause and correct it as soon as possible, by
contacting an authorized dealer.
Tire Rotation for Directional Tires — If Equipped
Directional tires are equipped on the following:
2.0T GME Engine equipped with same size
tires and wheels on front and rear axles
The rotational direction of the tire must be taken
into consideration when rotating the tires. The
recommended rotation pattern for directional
tires is shown in the following diagram.
Tire Rotation
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
It is recommended to avoid situations with a large
difference in wear between the front and rear
tires and to strictly use Winter tires of the sizes
given on the tire placard. The AWD system and the original tires are
developed together to ensure the vehicle’s best
performance. When changing the tires, it is
recommended to us the same “AR” marked tires,
to maintain the same level of performance and
component life.
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADES
The following tire grading categories
were established by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by
the tire's manufacturer in each
category is shown on the sidewall of the
tires on your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must
conform to Federal safety requirements
in addition to these grades.
TREADWEAR
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half times
as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may occur if 225/
40R19 front and 255/35R19 rear tires are
rotated
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may occur if 19” front
and rear tires are rotated
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INDEX
Tires .................................168, 212, 216, 219Aging (Life Of Tires) ................................ 215Air Pressure ............................................ 212
Compact Spare ...................................... 216
Flat Changing .........................................171
General Information......................212, 216
High Speed ............................................. 213
Inflation Pressure...................................212Life Of Tires ............................................ 215
Load Capacity.........................................209
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................................................. 73
Quality Grading....................................... 219
Radial......................................................214
Replacement ..........................................215
Safety .............................................206, 212
Sizes .......................................................207
Snow Tires ..............................................218
Spare Tires ............................................. 216
Spinning..................................................214
Tread Wear Indicators ...........................215
Tow Hooks ..................................................180
Towing Disabled Vehicle ....................................179
Towing Trailers ...........................................126
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .......................................................142 Traction Control System (TCS) .................. 131
Traffic Jam Assist System ......................... 110
Traffic Sign Recognition System ............... 113
Transmission ............................................. 225
Transporting Animals ................................ 127
Transporting Passengers .......................... 127
Transporting Pets ...................................... 166
Tread Wear Indicators ............................... 215
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .....................................61
Turn Signals ........................................... 45, 74
U
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features.........26
Passive Entry Programming.....................26
Uniform Tire Quality Grades...................... 219
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®)
S..........................................39
Universal Transmitter ...................................39
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............... 147
Use Of The Owner’s Manual .......................... 5
V
Vehicle Changes/Alterations ......................... 4
Vehicle Identification Number .................. 224
Vehicle Loading ................................ 125, 209 W
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions) ................................................ 72
Warnings, Roll Over ........................................ 3
Warranty Information ................................ 238
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights .................................................. 189
Washers, Windshield ................................... 47
Weights ....................................................... 229
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care....................... 217
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim ....................... 217
Wheels And Tires ....................................... 206
Wind Buffeting ............................................. 58
Windows (Cleaning) ................................... 222
Windshield Defroster ................................. 167
Windshield Washers .................................... 47
Windshield Wiper
Replacing Blades ................................... 194
Windshield Wipers ....................................... 47
Wipers, Intermittent ..................................... 47
Wipers, Rain Sensitive................................. 47
Wireless Charging Pad ................................ 57
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