Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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losing control of the car and resulting
accidents.
RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING
THE USE OF Michelin Pilot Sport CUP2
Connect TYRES
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP2 Connect tyres
are mainly for use for track driving (they
are semi slick tyres) and perform best
when driving on dry tracks. However,
this type of tyre meets current legal
requirements and its use on roads and
motorways is also permitted.
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP2 Connect
tyres perform best when driving on dry
tracks. When driving on wet tracks or
roads there is a risk of aquaplaning, a
very common risk with racing tyres,
which increases as the tyres become
worn. You should therefore ensure that
your driving style is suited to the road
surface/track conditions, reduce speed,
and not deactivate the driver assistance
systems.
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP2 Connect tyres
should be fitted to all 4 wheels to give
the car the correct stability.
Warnings
If Michelin Pilot Sport CUP2 Connect
tyres are not used for a lengthy period
of time, remove them from the car and
reduce the pressure to half the normal
value (for tyre inflation pressures, refer
to the “Cold tyre inflation pressure” table
in the “Technical Data” chapter).
Stow tyres in a clean place with dry
air. Do not expose them to direct
contact with sunlight or sources
of zone (electrical devices and/or
chemicals); also ensure that the
ambient temperature is over 0°C,
(32°F) as recommended by the tyres’
Manufacturer.
Do not use or stow Michelin Pilot Sport
CUP2 Connect tyres in a location with
ambient temperature below -10°C
(14°F). The tyres may degrade below
this temperature, impairing their
performances. There is also the risk of
cracks or damage to the tyres’ surface,
preventing their correct use and reducing
driving safety.
NEVER use damaged tyres: if in doubt
contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
If Michelin Pilot Sport CUP2 Connect
tyres have been used for track driving for
a lengthy period of time, they may wear
more rapidly. Therefore take great care
to ensure they have not been damaged
by collisions with kerbs and on the edge
of the track.
Tyres should be visually inspected at the
end of every track lap, and always before
starting a new lap.
If tyres frequently collide with track
kerbs (or in case of prolonged high-speed
driving) their inside and outside surfaces
should be inspected. For this procedure,
tyres must be removed from the car
and inspected by qualified staff able to
assess any damage to them.
TYRE DURATION ADVICE
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.
WARNING Crossing the tyres is not
advised, so placing a tyre on a different
axle on the other side of the car is
impossible.
WARNING No type of tyre rotation is
permitted since the car is fitted with
differentiated tyres (different size tyres
on front and rear axles).
In the case of irregular tyre wear, identify
the cause and correct it as soon as
possible, by contacting a Dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
WARNING
155) The road holding qualities of the
car also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.