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Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information

Ensuring proper assembly temperature for tyres

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Caution

Risk of damage to tyres due to excessive heat.

Never heat tyres with a radiator or hot air blower.

Heat tyres with warm water or warm air (max. 50 °C).
The ideal assembly temperature for a tyre is between 15 °C and 30 °C in the interior of the tyre. The surface temperature of the tyre during the warming up phase is no indication of its internal temperature.
  • One day before assembly, store cold tyres on an isolated surface like a palette, for example. Store the tyres separately so that they adapt quickly to the ambient temperature.

Required time for heating in urgent cases

Tyres with an internal temperature above 0 °C: at least 2 h at above 19 °C

Tyres with an internal temperature below 0 °C: at least 2.5 h at above 19 °C

  • Occasionally, dry off condensate water with a cloth.

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