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Wheels and Tires: Testing and Inspection



00 00 ... Tyres: Checking Inflation Pressure, Correcting If Necessary (incl. Spare Wheel), Checking External Condition, Tread Depth, Pattern

- Checking tyre inflation pressure:

- Check tyre inflation pressure in accordance with information plate on B-pillar
- The inflation pressure in the spare wheel must be 0.5 bar higher than the maximum specified value on the information plate
- Initialize Run Flat Indicator

- Check tyre condition:

- Check tread depth of all tyres with tyre tread gauge
- Check tyre tread surfaces and side walls for incisions and foreign particles such as nails or screws
- Check tyre tread pattern for localized flattening and wear on one side; if necessary, carry out wheel/chassis alignment after consulting with customer and issue a separate invoice for this work

NOTE:
- For details of approved wheel tyre combinations, refer to KSD CD
- For reasons of driving safety, only use tyres of the same type and tread pattern on a single vehicle
- Inform customer of any incorrect or worn tyres