204-04 Wheels and Tyres 204-04

SECTION : 204-04 Wheels and Tyres

VEHICLE APPLICATION : 2006.0 FPV GT/GT-P, Pursuit, Super Pursuit, F6
Typhoon and F6 Tornado
CONTENTS PAGE
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications .........................................................................................................................204-04-1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Wheels and Tyres ..................................................................................................................204-04-2
Wheels .................................................................................................................................204-04-2
Tyres ....................................................................................................................................204-04-2
Safety Precautions ..............................................................................................................204-04-2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Wheels and Tyres .................................................................................................................204-04-3
Inspection and Verification ...................................................................................................204-04-3
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Wheel and Tyre Rotation .......................................................................................................204-04-4
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removing and Installing the Centre Cap ...............................................................................204-04-5

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION
FPV sedan and ute wheels and tyres vary in
specification from other Falcon models. This
supplement contains unique information specifically
for these vehicles, and is in addition to section 204-04
of the BF Falcon Workshop Manual. For additional
detailed wheel and tyre service information,
precautions, and procedures, refer to BF Falcon
Workshop Manual, Section 204-04.
Torque Specifications
Description Nm
Wheel Nuts 135

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Wheels and Tyres Low profile tyres, such as those fitted to FPV models,
are more easily damaged than other tyres. Care
Wheels should be taken during driving and parking to avoid
potentially damaging obstacles and road surfaces.
The road wheels are of the double safety rim type. Tyres should be regularly checked for damage,
particularly sidewall blisters and bulges.
FPV Sedan Wheels
The rear wheels fitted to the FPV sedans have a Spare Wheel and Tyre
reduced positive off-set, giving a wide rear track. The
spare wheel is of the same off-set as the front wheels. The spare wheel is a full-size matching alloy wheel.
The tyre is mounted to the wheel as a left-hand
assembly. The spare may be fitted to the right hand
CAUTION: The rear wheels MUST NOT be
side of the vehicle in an emergency, but as the tyre
fitted to the front axle. Rear wheels are labeled
will be running opposite to the recommended
"Rear Use Only" on the reverse face of the wheel.
direction, it must be changed at the earliest
Pursuit Ute Wheels opportunity.
All wheels are of the same off-set, including the spare. Sedan Spare Wheel and Tyre
Wheel Care The spare wheel supplied with these vehicles has the
same off-set as those fitted to the front axle. It may be
The aluminium wheels are protected against corrosion used on the front or rear axle in an emergency, but
by a special coating. Care must be taken when either when used on the rear axle it should be replaced with
replacing a tyre or fitting wheel balance weights not to a wheel with the correct off-set at the earliest
chip or score this protective coating. opportunity.
Large diameter sports wheels such as those fitted to
FPV models are more susceptible to damage than Locking Wheel Nuts
smaller diameter wheels. Care should be taken during
driving and parking to avoid potentially damaging FPV models are fitted with locking wheel nuts. Do not
obstacles and road surfaces. Wheels should be use impact tools to install locking wheel nuts. Locking
regularly checked for damage, particularly dents and wheel nuts should be installed with hand tools and
cracks around the rims. torqued to the specified wheel nut torque.
NOTE: FPV sedans have longer wheel nuts fitted to
Tyres the rear wheels to compensate for the reduced off-set.
For aesthetic reasons only, the front and rear wheel
Radial ply uni-directional tyres are fitted as standard nuts should not be inter-changed.
equipment to all FPV models. They are mounted as
either left-hand or right-hand assemblies, Safety Precautions
corresponding to the side of the vehicle they are fitted
to. For tyre data refer to the decal attached to the lock Refer to section 204-04 of the Falcon Workshop
face of the right hand front door. Manual for safety precautions.
Tyre Pressures
The tyre pressures quoted are cold pressures. In this
context, the tyre temperature is considered ’hot’ after
extended motoring at speed. Under certain extreme
conditions of operation, a tyre may require up to one
hour at rest before it can be considered ’cold’.
Tyre Wear
If irregular wear is noticed, check the wheel bearings
and front suspension ball joints for excess play and
also check the front suspension geometry.
Tyre Care
It is essential that the recommended minimum
inflation pressures are always maintained. Radial ply
tyres may appear under-inflated at the correct
recommended pressures. This is normal and they
should never be inflated beyond the pressures
recommended by the tyre manufacturer, which are
typically shown on the tyre’s sidewall.

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Wheels and Tyres Replacing Wheels

Large diameter sports wheels such as those fitted to
Inspection and Verification FPV models are more susceptible to damage than
Refer to section 204-04 of the Falcon Workshop smaller diameter wheels.
Manual for warnings related to inspection and Wheels need to be replaced when:
verification. bent
Replacing Tyres dented
Low profile tyres, such as those fitted to FPV models, cracked
are more easily damaged than other tyres. Tyres heavily corroded
should be checked for: leaking
uneven wear they have elongated wheel hub bolt holes
cuts they have excessive lateral or radial runout
stone bruises It is strongly recommended that replacement wheels
abrasions be of the same type, make, size and off-set as
blisters originally fitted to the vehicle. At the very least, the
wheel size should match those recommended for the
embedded objects tyre in use. Reminder: It is mandatory to use only the
Tread wear indicators are moulded into the bottom of wheel and tyre sizes recommended on the tyre chart
the tread grooves. Install a new tyre when the attached to the vehicle. Larger or smaller tyres can
indicator bar becomes visible. damage the vehicle, result in tyre damage, affect
It is strongly recommended that replacement tyres be driveability, and require changing of the speedometer
of the same type and make as originally fitted to the calibration.
vehicle. Using tyres other than these could adversely Refer to section 204-04 of the Falcon Workshop
affect performance and safety. Manual for other diagnosis and testing
Replacement tyres should, at the very least, follow the information.
recommended:
sizes
speed rating
load index
construction
Use of any other tyre size or type may seriously
affect:
ride
handling and steering
braking
speedometer/odometer calibration
vehicle ground clearance
tyre clearance between the body and chassis
wheel bearing life
brake cooling

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GENERAL PROCEDURES

Wheel and Tyre Rotation

1. Tyre rotation should be performed at the intervals
detailed in the service schedule.

NOTE: The rear wheels fitted to FPV sedans have a

different off-set to the front wheels. Consequently, tyre
rotation must be performed by removing the tyres
from the rims.
Refer to section 204-04 of the Falcon Workshop
Manual for other general procedures.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removing and Installing the Centre

Cap
Removal
1. To remove the centre cap, push the cap’s
retaining spring clips inwards, one at a time with
the flat end of the wheel nut lever. Keep firm
pressure on the back of the cap with your
finger(s) or other available tool while doing this.
The cap will then pop out.
NOTE: Take care not to allow the centre cap to
drop onto a surface that could damage it (use a
clean rag or other soft material to catch it).

Installation
1. The centre cap can be fitted to the wheel by
pushing the cap firmly in until it clicks into place.
The cap must be kept quite straight whilst doing
this, not letting it cock to one side. No tools are
required for installation.

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