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
fi
rst 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 regularly
to ensure that they
fi
t tightly.
Tightening torque for wheel nuts and studs:
Tubeless tyres have been mounted on your HOBBY van.
Under 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 coun
-
tries, your vehicle must be
fi
tted with tyres that have the
"M+S" symbol. You may be
fi
ned 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.
Check the tightening torques every 5,000 km or at least
once a year.
Rim size
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque
16''
M16 x 1,5 x 32
180 Nm
15''
M14 x 1,5 x 33
160 Nm
