4. Wheels and tyres
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Chapter 4: Wheels and Tyres
4.1 Wheels
The following applies for wheel studs
If you are driving a new vehicle, or after changing a tyre, tighten
the wheel studs or nuts after you have driven the first 50 km
and then again after the following 100 km. For your safety, do
not use any tyres or wheel studs other than what was originally
stipulated. Wheel bolts and nuts should then be checked regu
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larly to ensure that they fit tightly.
Tightening torque for wheel nuts and studs:
Tubeless tyres have been mounted on your HOBBY van. Un
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der no circumstances may tubes be inserted in these tyres!
Winter tyres are mandatory in many EU countries!
If you are driving in snow, ice or slush in one of these
countries, your vehicle must be fitted with tyres that have
the "M+S" symbol. You may be fined if you ignore this legal
requirement.
4.2 Tyres
Use only tyres that have been entered in the vehicle's
documents. Other tyre sizes may only be used if they have been
approved by the base vehicle manufacturer.
• Check tyres regularly to ensure that the tread is worn
down evenly; check tread depth; check for external
damages.
• Always use the same make and model of tyres (summer
or winter tyres).
• Drive carefully on new tyres for a distance of approx.
100 km to enable them to develop a full road grip.
Driving to protect your tyres
• Avoid braking sharply and racing starts.
• Avoid long journeys on poor roads.
• Never drive an overloaded vehicle.
Rim size
Fiat Ducato
16''
180 Nm
15''
160 Nm
Check and or re torque every 5,000 km or at least once
a year.
