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MAINTENANCE AND CARE 236 specialised personnel if they have been fitted for longer than 6 years; in the case of replacement, always fit new tyres, avoiding those of unknown origin. RIMS AND TYRES For the type of wheel rims and tyres fitted on the vehicle see the "Rims and Tyres" paragraph in the "Technical data" chapter. SNOW CHAINS 94) Rear Wheel Drive and All-wheel drive versions It is possible to fit 0.5 in (13 mm) chains on all the tyres except for R20. Quadrifoglio version It is possible to put chains on the rear 285/40 R20 tyre (winter tyre size). Avoid using traditional chains as they can damage the braking system if not installed correctly, thereby compromising the car’s safety. chains and to use equipment proposed by the Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership. Warnings The use of snow chains should be in compliance with local regulations of each country. In certain countries, tyres marked with code M+S (Mud and Snow) are considered as winter equipment; therefore their use is equivalent to that of the snow chains. the rear wheel tyres. after the first few metres have been driven. tyres with non-original dimensions may damage the vehicle. type (M+S, snow, etc.) tyres between front and rear axle may adversely affect car driveability, with the risk of losing control of the car and resulting accidents. SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE ROTATION OF THE TYRES The front and rear tyres are subject to different loads and stress due to steering, manoeuvres and braking. For this reason they are subject to uneven wear. be rotated at the appropriate time (6,200/9,300 miles / 10000 / 15000 km). Inverting the tyres means moving them to different positions on the same side of the car (front to back and vice versa). advised, so placing a tyre on a different axle on the other side of the car is impossible. WARNING On cars equipped with differentiated tyres (tyre size different between front and rear axles, ex. QV version) rotation of any of the tyres is not advised. preservation of the grip and traction performance on wet, muddy or snowy roads, guaranteeing optimal driveability of the vehicle. identify the cause and correct it as soon as possible, by contacting an Alfa Romeo Dealership. indicates the travel direction of the car). 272 09066V0002EM All-Wheel Drive (AWD) versions It is recommended to avoid situations with a large difference in wear between the front and rear tyres and to strictly |