Wheels
Using winter tyres with V-rating
Ple
ase not
e that the generally applicable
240 km/h (149 mph) speed for winter tyres
with the letter V is subject to technical re-
strictions; the maximum permissible
speed for your vehicle may be significantly
lower. The maximum speed limit for these
tyres depends directly on the maximum axle
weights for your car and on the listed weight
rating of the tyres being used.
It is best to contact a specialised CUPRA
Service or SEAT Official Service to check the
maximum speed which is permissible for the
V-rated tyres fitted on your car on the basis
of this information.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum speed permitted
for the winter tyres fitted on your car can
cause tyre failure, resulting in a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle – risk of accident.
For the sake of the environment
When winter is over, change back to sum-
mer tyres at an appropriate moment. In
temperatures above +7°C (+45°F), perform-
ance will be improved if summer tyres are
used. Fuel consumption, wear and noises
while driving will all be reduced.
Snow chains
Snow chains must only be fitted to the fr
ont
wheels, even on vehicles with four-wheel
drive.
●
Check that they are correctly seated after
driving for a few yards; correct the position if
necessary, in accordance with the manufac-
turer's fitting instructions.
●
Keep your speed below 50 km/h (30 mph).
●
If there is a danger of being trapped de-
spite having fitted the chains, it is best to dis-
able the traction control (TCS) in the ESC
›››
page 269, Connecting and disconnect-
ing the ESC and TCS.
Snow chains will improve braking ability as
well as traction in winter conditions.
For technical reasons snow chains may only
be used with the following wheel rim/tyre
combination.
Tyres Wheel rim Chains
215/55 R17 7.5Jx17 ET40 Max. link 15 mm
225/55 R17 7.5Jx17 ET40
Max. link 9 mm
225/50 R18 8x18 ET40
245/45 R18 8x18 ET40
245/40 R19 8x19 ET40
Other dimensions do not allow chains
Remove any central wheel trims before fit-
ting sno
w chains.
WARNING
The use of unsuitable or incorrectly fitted
chains could lead to serious accidents and
damage.
●
Always the appropriate snow chains.
●
Observe the fitting instructions provided
by the snow chain manufacturer.
●
Never exceed the maximum permitted
speeds when driving with snow chains.
CAUTION
●
Remove the snow chains to drive on roads
without snow. Otherwise they will impair
vehicle handling, damage the tyres and
wear out very quickly.
●
Wheel rims may be damaged or scratch-
ed if the chains come into direct contact
with them. CUPRA recommends the use of
coated snow chains.
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