Hobby Caravan Series, Handbook

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04-3
4.4 Rims
Only use rims that are covered by the vehicle
licence. Should you wish to use other rims,
please note the following:
Rules for the use of other rims:
- Size,
- mechanisms,
- compression depth and
- the load/bearing capacity must be sufficient
for the permissible total mass.
- The chuck cone of the fastening screw must
correspond to the rim mechanisms.
Modifications can only be made with
the manufacturer's permission.
Rules for wheel screws:
- wheel bolts must first be checked after a
distance of 50 km and then checked during
regular maintenance.
Adjusting torque
- for steel rims: 0 Nm
- for aluminium rims: 20 Nm
WARNING:
When changing rims
(steel -> aluminium / aluminium ->
steel) ensure that you are using the
correct wheel screws.