Wheels: Service Precautions

WHEEL DAMAGE
Wheels need to be renewed when:
Impact damaged.
Heavily corroded.
Porous
Lug stud holes or seats become damaged.
They have excessive radial or lateral runout.

SAFETY NOTES
A tire and wheel must always be correctly matched. wider or narrower tires than recommended could cause danger through sudden deflation.

When using the temporary spare wheel, maximum speed must not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Drive with caution and replace with the specified wheel/tire assembly as soon as possible.

Traction control (if available) must not be engaged with the temporary spare wheel installed.

When changing a wheel, ensure that the vehicle cannot move always apply the park brake and select transmission 'P' position.

Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for example, when changing the wheel. the vehicle could move.

Tighten the lug nuts to specification. too tight may cause damage, too loose may allow the wheel to come off.

Use only wheels and lug nuts designed for XK8 models. Aftermarket wheels or lug nuts may not fit or function properly and could cause injury or damage.

Do not use heat to loosen a seized lug nut; heat may damage the wheel and wheel bearings.