General information about wheels and tires Depending on the model, FORD MONDEO vehicles are equipped with wheels and tires of various dimensions. Along with the width of the wheel rim, wheel offset is also...
Dimension of wheels and tires, tire pressure Dimension of wheels and tires, tire pressure 1) Speed index, depending on engine power: 1.6i / 1.8TD = T; 1.8i = H; 2.01 = V. 2) Pressure on four-wheel drive vehicles:...
Wheel designation Example: 5 1/2 Jx145 1/2 = wheel rim width in inches J = height index m of rim flange contour x = non-separable wheel designation 14 - wheel rim diameter in inches
Tire designation Example: 195 = tire width in mm /70 = ratio of tire width to height (tire height is 70% of width) If data on the ratio of height to width are not available (e.g. 155 R...
Wheel replacement When replacing wheels in places, it is not advisable to change the direction of their rotation, since the wheels will have increased wear in the initial period. On some...
Rules of tire operation Tires, as they say "thank you" for improper use - for example, frequent driving at high speed over curbs and rails - will eventually lead to tire failure on the road....
Anti-skid chains The use of snow chains is allowed only on the driving wheels. Do not drive faster than 50 km/h with snow chains. On roads without snow or ice, the snow chains must be...
Incorrect tire wear Slightly more wear on the edges of the tread than in the middle on the front wheels is normal, with the slope of the road causing one side of the tread to wear more than...