Vauxhall VX220 Owner's Manual

64P age 64, L:\Owner's Manual\Nv\Speedster-VX220\Master\KTA2399-5\VML\SKIPOM.fm RHD, Vaux Edition 9.3.05Wheels, tyres Tyre sFactory-fitted tyres are matched to thecha ssis and offer optimum d riv ing c om fortand safety.New tyres should be fitted in pairs, or forpreference in sets. Make sure tha t bothtyres on an ax le arez the sam e sizez the sam e desig nz the sam e ma kez and hav e the sam e tread pa ttern.Changing tyre /whee l typeBefore switching to different tyres orwheels, seek advice on technicalpossibilities. We recommend that youconsult your Vaux hall Approved Repa irer,who will be able to advise y ou of anynecessary mod ifications.Tyre inflation pres sureCheck tyre pressures, at least every 14 d aysand prior to any long journey. The tyresshould be check ed w hen cold.Ty re p ressures, see pa ge 96.Increased pressure resulting from tyrewarm -up must not be reduced, otherwisethe pressure may drop below thepermissible minimum.After hav ing checked the tyre pressures,securely tighten the valve caps.Incorrect inflation pressures will impairsafety, vehicle handling, comfort and fueleconom y and w ill increase tyre wear.Hidd en tyre dama ge is not elim inated bysubsequently a djusting the inflationpressure.To protect yourself and other road users,it is essential to ob serve the follow ingrules.Use of unsuitab le tyres or wheels m aylead to accidents and render the vehicleunroa dworthy .If the pressure is too low, this can resultin considera ble ty re wa rm -up andinterna l damag e, leading to treadseparation and ev en to tyre b low -out athig h speeds.