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ENG_UD3670_2
Pneumatiques (S65 - B65 - C65 - Renault)
ENG_NU_778-2_NU_Renault_5
TYRES
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Tyre pressures
Tyre pressures must be adhered to (re-
member to check the emergency spare
wheel at the same time). These must
be checked at least once a month and
before any long journey. Refer to the
information on “Tyre pressures” in this
handbook or, depending on the vehicle,
to the label located on the edge of the
driver’s door.
Pressures should be checked when the
tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures
which may be reached in hot weather
or following a fast journey.
If tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are
cold
, the normal
pressures must be increased by
0.2
to
0.3
bar (or
3
PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Fitting new tyres
Changing wheels around
This practice is not recommended.
Emergency spare wheel
Refer to the information on the
“Emergency spare wheel” and
“Changing a wheel” in Section 5.
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre wear
and unusually hot running.
These are factors which
may seriously affect safety and lead
to:
– poor roadholding
– the risk of blow-outs or of throw-
ing a tread.
Tyre pressures depend on the load
and the driving speed. Adjust the
pressures according to the condi-
tions of use. (Refer to the informa-
tion on “Tyre pressures”).
Please be aware that a
poorly tightened or miss-
ing valve cap can make the
tyres less airtight and may
lead to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to
those fitted originally and tighten
them fully.
For safety reasons, this op-
eration must be carried out
by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your vehicle as follows:
– It may mean that your vehicle no
longer conforms to current regu-
lations;
– It may change the way it handles
when cornering;
– it may cause the steering to be
heavy;
– It may cause tyre noise;
– It may affect the use of snow
chains.