Alfa Romeo 166 User Manual

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RYM AND TYRES

Progression and

Distinctive

Impression Versions

Version

Standard fittings
- rim diameters

6.5J x 16"

7.5J x 17"

- tyres (tubeless)

215/55 R16 93W (*)

225/45 R17 91Y

Optional
(for versions/markets
where applicate

- rim diameters

7.5J x 17"

6.5J x 16"

- tyres (tubeless)

225/45 R17 91Y

215/55 R16 93W (*)

- rim diameters

8J x 18"

- tyres (tubeless)

235/40 R18 91Y

Winter tyres

- rim diameters

7J x 16"

- tyres (tubeless)

215/55 R16 93H M+S

- rim diameters

6.5J x 16"

- tyres (tubeless)

205/55 R16 91H M+S

(*) For versions/markets where applicable tyres 205/55 R16 91W.

SPARE WHEEL

Cars fitted with steel rims and tyres 215/55 R16 (*) have s-

pare wheel identical with the standard wheels. Cars fitted with a-
luminium alloy rims and tyres 215/55 R16 (*), 225/45 R17
and 235/40 R18 have the spare wheel with steel rim and tyre
215/55 R16 (*).

On cars fitted with tyres 215/55 R16 (*),
225/45 R17, 235/40 R18 and spare

wheel with tyre 215/55 R16 (*), since the spare
wheel is different from the standard wheels, observe
the instructions for use given below.
– The spare wheel should only be used in an emer-
gency.
– Use of the spare wheel should be kept to a mini-
mum. Do not drive at speeds of over 80 km/h.
– The car will handle differently when the spare
wheel is fitted. Avoid sudden acceleration or braking,
sharp corners and fast bends.
– Check at regular intervals that spare wheel pres-
sure is equal to 2.7 bar (2.7 kg/cm

Two or more spare wheels should never be used to-
gether. Have the wheel changed repaired and refit-
ted as soon as possible.

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