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Wheels, Tyres And Steering Wheel
ATTENTION
HSV vehicles are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). An SRS consists of seat belt pre-
tensioners (fitted to all front seats), and a driver’s-side air bag or a driver’s-side air bag AND a passenger’s-
side air bag and left and right hand side airbags. Refer to CAUTIONS, Section 12M of the Holden VY Series
Service Information before performing any service operation on or around SRS components, the steering
mechanism or wiring. Failure to follow the CAUTIONS could result in personal injury or unnecessary SRS
system repairs.
1 Purpose................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Wheels And Tyres.................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1. General Description...............................................................................................................................................3
3 Service Operations................................................................................................................................ 4
3.1 Wheel and Tyre Balancing.....................................................................................................................................4
3.2 HSV Wheel and Tyre Combinations......................................................................................................................5
3.3 Tyre Placard And Pressures................................................................................................................................11
3.4 Loading The HSV Maloo ......................................................................................................................................12
3.5 HSV Temporary Spare Tyre.................................................................................................................................13
4 Steering Wheel..................................................................................................................................... 14
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1 Purpose
The purpose of this section is to provide information on the wheels, tyres and steering wheels fitted to the HSV VY
model. The information is designed to supplement that given in the Holden VY Series Service Information and details are
given where differences occur between the HSV models and standard Holden models. A series of instruction drawings
describe the design changes and indicate specific part numbers, fitting instructions and relevant notes for vehicle
servicing.
NOTE
If specific technical data on a HSV model is not
contained in this supplement, obtain data for that
model from the relevant Holden VY Series
Information. References are made throughout
this section to Holden Service Information, to
assist in providing information for specific service
operations.
When hoisting (or jacking) HSV models,
ensure that the lifting head of the hoist lifts on
the chassis before the arm of the hoist
contacts the side-skirt
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2 Wheels And Tyres
2.1. General Description
HSV VY models are fitted with alloy wheels developed specifically for each HSV application. Several types and sizes of
wheel are manufactured to suit the various applications and each wheel is manufactured from a single-piece alloy
casting.
NOTE
Specific wheel nuts are used to attach alloy
wheels to the vehicle. These nuts are fitted with a
plastic dress cap that must be removed prior to
undoing the wheel nuts.
HSV VY wheels do not have a steel insert and
therefore require wheel nuts with a flanged
seat as per the VT, VT2 and VX wheel nuts.
Do not use VS wheels nuts on HSV VY
wheels.
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3 Service Operations
Alloy wheels fitted to all HSV vehicles are to be serviced in accordance with the procedures detailed in the relevant
Holden Service Information, refer to Section 10 – Wheels And Tyres. In addition, particular care should be taken with the
surface finish of alloy wheels. The manufacturer recommends that alloy surfaces be treated the same as high-gloss
painted services to prevent corrosion and general deterioration.
3.1 Wheel and Tyre Balancing
In order to balance the HSV Design wheels and tyre assemblies, refer to the relevant Holden Series Service Information,
refer to Section 10 Wheels And Tyres of the VT Series II Service Information.
NOTE
HSV wheels are balanced with concealed
weights. The lateral distance between these
weights is considerably less than the actual width
of the wheel. To achieve wheel balance within
specification with concealed balance weights, set
the balancing machine for a wheel width of 5.5".
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3.2 HSV Wheel and Tyre Combinations
The following HSV Wheels and tyre combination are fitted to VY.
Refer to drawings 10I-020001, 10I-020002, 10I-020003, 10I-020004, 10I-020005.
WHEEL TYRE
MODEL 18” x 8.5 (48P) 19” x 8.5 (48P) 235/40 R18
Bridgestone SO3 245/35 R19 Pirelli Pzero
Rosso
Clubsport S O S O
Clubsport R8 S O S O
Maloo S N/A S N/A
Maloo R8 S N/A S N/A
Senator S O S O
Senator Signature S S
GTS S S
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3.3 Tyre Placard And Pressures
The HSV Tyre Placard is positioned on the opening of the right hand door. The Tyre Placard details important
information on the tyre pressures recommended for the HSV VY Series Models. If carrying load, or travelling at high
speed, the tyre pressures need to be increased as detailed on the placard. This is very important for tyre wear and also
to ensure that the tyres have sufficien t load carry ing cap ac ity .
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3.4 Loading The HSV Maloo
Also on the right hand door opening are the HSV Maloo payload details. The Maloo is restricted to a maximum payload
of 490kg, with the driver and passenger in the car, this leaves approximately 350kg load capacity for the rear tray. The
load is restricted by the carrying capacity of the 235/40 ZR18 tyres. As noted above, it is important to increase tyre
pressures when vehicle load is increased, refer to the tyre placard.
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3.5 HSV Temporary Spare Tyre
All HSV VY Models are fitted with a temporary spare wheel/tyre. This temporary use spare is for emergency use only, do
not exceed 80km/h when it is fitted. Refer to the owner’s manual for further details.
All HSV Models fitted with the 19” wheel & tyre option are fitted with a space saver temporary spare wheel & tyre.
This temporary spare is for emergency use only, do not exceed 80km/h when it is fitted. Refer to the owner’s manual for
further details.
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4 Steering Wheel
HSV VY vehicles are equipped with AIR
BAGS. An AIR BAG is a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS). Refer to CAUTIONS,
Section 12M of the Holden VY Series Service
Information before performing any service
operation on or around SRS components, the
steering mechanism or wiring. Failure to
follow the CAUTIONS could result in air bag
deployment, resulting in possible personal
injury or unnecessary SRS system repairs.
The steering wheel assembly fitted to all HSV VY models incorporates a HSV-design central horn pad complete with
HSV logo (see Drawing 09I-030001). The central horn pad also incorporates the driver’s-side air bag. All other
components, fixtures and fasteners are identical to standard Holden parts and therefore, any service operations on the
assembly should be carried out in accordance with the relevant Holden Service Information, refer to Section 9A Steering
of the MY 2003 VY and V2 Series Service Information.
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