Operation Manual

Technical data206
Tyres
Restrictions
Not all tyres available on the market
currently meet the structural requirem ents.
We recommend that you consult a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer concerning
suitable tyre makes.
These ty res have und ergone special tests
to establish their reliability, safety and
specific suitability for Vauxhall vehicles.
Des pite continuous ma rk et monitoring, we
are unable to assess these attributes for
other tyres, ev en if they hav e been g ra nted
approval by the relevant authorities or in
some other form.
Further information - see page 148.
Winter tyres 3
Tyres of size 235/55 R 18 are not to be used
as winter tyres. Tyres of size 215/70 R 16 or
235/60 R 17 may be used as winter tyres.
If winter tyres are in use, the spare wheel
may still be fitted with a summer tyre. Use
of the spare wheel may alter vehicle
handling . Obtain a replacement for the
faulty tyre as soon as possib le, and have
the wheel balanced and fitted to the
vehicle.
Further information - see page 151.
Tyre chains
Restrictions
We recommend the use of Vauxhall-tested
fine-mesh tyre chains that add no more
than 15 mm to the tyre tread and the
inboard sides (including chain lock).
Tyre chains are perm itted only on tyres of
size 215/70 R 16. We recommend you
consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Further information - see page 152.
Wheels
Wheel bolt tightening torque: 125 Nm.
Depending on the model variant, the sp are
wheel may take the form of a tem porary
spare wheel: vehic le driveability may be
altered by use of the spare wheel. Obtain a
replacement for the faulty tyre as soon as
possible, and ha ve the wheel balanced
and fitted to the vehicle.
The spare wheel ma y also have a smaller
tyre and a sm aller rim than the wheels
mounted on the vehicle: Using the spare
whe el may alter ve h icle ha nd lin g. Hav e the
defective ty re replaced as soon as possib le,
balance the wheel and have it mounted on
the vehicle.