Instruction manual

Wheels and Tyres 13
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13 Wheels and Tyr es
Chapter Overview
This chapter contains instructions regarding the tyres of the caravan.
The instructions address the following topics:
tyre selection
handling of tyres
changing a wheel
At the end of the chapter there is a table you can use to find the correct tyre pressure for your cara-
van.
13.1 General
Check the tyres regularly (every 2 weeks) for equal tread wear, tread depth and external dam-
age.
Tyres must not be older than 6 years as the material will become brittle over time. The four-digit
DOT number on the tyre flank indicates the date of manufacture. The first two digits designate
the week, the last two digits the year of manufacture.
Example: week 15, year of manufacture 2003.
Replace tyres at the latest, when the minimum depth of tread stipulated by law is reached.
Always use tyres of the same model, same brand and same style (summer and winter tyres).
Only use tyres approved for the wheel rim type fitted. The permitted rim and tyre sizes are quot-
ed in the caravan certificate. Your ERIBA dealer is always willing to advise.
Run-in new tyres for approx. 100 km (60 miles) at low speed since only then do they reach full
strength.
> Wrong tyre pressure causes excessive wear and can lead to damage or even to tyre
burst. This is why the tyre pressure should be checked regularly.
> Only check the tyre pressure on cold tyres.
> In the case of a puncture, pull over to the side of the road. Make vehicle and caravan
safe with a hazard warning triangle. Turn on the warning lights.
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