Reva G-Wiz, Owner'S Manual

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Driving your G-Wiz
5.6 Wheel Alignment and Balance
5.6 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
AND BALANCE
Wheel alignment and balance are
important for the safety and
maximum range of your Car.
NOTE
Check the wear on your tyres at least
once a month.
If your tyres are wearing unevenly, e.g.
the inside shoulder of the tyre wearing
faster than the rest of the tread, or if you
detect excessive vibration, get your
wheel alignment and balancing checked
immediately. These conditions not only
effect the life of the tyres but also
adversely affect the handling
characteristics of your car.
Replacement of a tyre is needed when:
1. The wear indicators are seen at three
or more places around the tyre.
2. Cord / Fabric can be seen showing
through the tyres’ rubber.
3. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut,
or snagged deep enough to show cord
or fabric.
4. The tyre has a bump, bulge or split.
5. The tyre has a damage, puncture or
cut, that can’t be repaired well because
of the size or location of the damage.
Using any other tyre except
Hankook will result in reduced
driving range. All kind of
repair/maintenance should be
carried out by the Authorised
Service Centre only. Failure to do
so can result in your tyre warranty
being null and void.
CAUTION
INDICATOR
LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR
INDICATOR
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Driving your G-Wiz
5.4 Tyre Rotation / 5.5 Tyre and Wheel Inspection
5.4 TYRE ROTATION
To equalize tyre wear, rotate tyres
periodically as shown in the figure. The
purpose of regular rotation at specified
intervals is to achieve more uniform
wear for all the tyres on the vehicle. The
first rotation is the most important.
When rotating the tyres, always use the
rotation pattern as shown below. Make
sure that the wheel nuts are tightened to
the specifications.
After tyre rotation is conducted, check
the wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tyres and wheels.
After 3,000 miles the tyres need the first
rotation. Then periodic rotation of tyres
will result in uniform tyre wear. It is
however essential to get wheel
alignment checked.
After the tyres have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation pressures as
indicated on the door pillar. The tyres
would have to be checked for the
specification in each tyre.
5.5 TYRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
Hazards
Objects on the road, such as potholes,
pieces of glass, metal, rocks, wood,
debris, etc. can damage a tyre. These
should be safely avoided at all possible
times. Unavoidable contact with such
objects should immediately be followed
by a tyre inspection.
Always look for bulges, cracks, cuts and
abnormal tyre wear, especially on the
edge of tyre tread, which might be
caused by a wrong alignment or under-
inflation. If any such damage is found,
contact your nearest G-Wiz Authorised
Service Centre immediately.
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