1. Periodic tire inspection will not only prevent driving with worn tires, but will also give you information about possible problems with steering and suspension systems before serious damage occurs.
2. Properly inflated tires wear more slowly and reduce fuel consumption.
3. Inspect tires for tread wear. Tread violations (worn out places, uneven wear of the edges of the tire) indicate incorrect balancing and/or wheel alignment. If any of these irregularities are found, contact your nearest service station to have the problem corrected.
4. Inspect the tread surface for cracks and punctures. Sometimes after a puncture, the tire holds pressure for some more time. In most cases, a workshop or gas station can repair a punctured tire.
5. It is important to inspect the sidewalls of the tires (both internal and external) for rubber wear, cracks and punctures. Inspect the inside of the tires for signs of brake fluid leakage indicating that a complete brake inspection is needed immediately.
6. The correct tire pressure cannot be determined by eye (especially with radial tires), this requires a manometer. Please note that built-in pressure gauges at gas stations are often unreliable. It is recommended to purchase an accurate pressure gauge and keep it in the glove compartment.
7. Tire pressure should be measured when the tires are cold (the vehicle has traveled no more than 2 km after parking for at least three hours). Normal pressure in hot spikes increases by 0.3-0.6 bar.
8. Unscrew the protruding spool cap and fit the pressure gauge firmly onto the spool. Compare the pressure gauge reading with the recommended tire pressure given in the tire pressure chart. The table is usually attached to the driver's door jamb.
9. Check all tires and pump them up as needed. Don't forget the spare tire. Install the spool caps.
10. For further information, see Section 10. Chapter 1.