Tyre safety - wheels

The tyres are the only contact between the vehicle and the road, so it is essential to keep them in good condition.

You must strictly comply with the local rules set out in the highway code.

When tyres need replacing, only fit tyres of the same make, size, type and construction to your vehicle.

They must either be identical to the original tyres or match those recommended by a brand representative.

Tyre maintenance

Tyres must be in good condition and their tread must have sufficient depth. Tyres approved by our technical departments have wear indicators 1, which are raised bars built into the tread grooves.

When the tread has worn down to the level of the wear indicators, they become visible 2: the tyres must then be replaced, as the tread depth is then 1.6 mm at most, which results in poor grip on wet roads.

An overloaded vehicle, long motorway journeys especially in hot weather, and regular driving on rough tracks all contribute to faster tyre deterioration and affect safety.

Driving incidents, such as hitting the kerb, may damage the tyres and wheels and cause the front or rear axle alignment to be affected.

In this case, have their condition checked by a brand Representative.