Wheels and Tyres
Wheels
ä Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Service life of tyres 195
Handling wheels and tyres 196
New wheels and tyres 196
Unidirectional tyres 197
Spare wheel 197
Full wheel trim 198
Wheel bolts 198
Wheel trim caps 198
Tyre control display 199
Wheel bolts 200
Winter tyres 200
Snow chains 200
WARNING
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During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip and appropri-
ate care should therefore be taken when driving - risk of accident!
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Never drive with damaged tyres - risk of accident!
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Only use those tyres or wheel rims which have been approved by
ŠKODA for
your model of vehicle. Failure to observe this instruction will adversely affect
the road safety of your vehicle - risk of accident!
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The maximum permissible speed for your tyres must not be exceeded under
any circumstances - risk of an accident resulting from tyre damage and loss of
control of the vehicle.
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If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre must perform a higher rolling re-
sistance. At higher speeds the tyre will warm up as a result of this. This can
result in tread separation and even a tyre blowout.
WARNING (Continued)
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Do not, where possible, replace individual tyres but at least replace them on
both wheels of a given axle at the same time. Always fit the tyres with the
deeper tread depth to the front wheels.
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Never use tyres if you do not know anything about the condition and age.
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You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down.
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Worn tyres do not provide the necessary adhesion to the road surface at
high speeds on wet roads. One could experience “
aquaplaning” (uncontrolled
movements of the vehicle - “swimming” on a wet road surface).
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Immediately replace damaged wheel rims or tyres.
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Do not use summer or winter tyres that are older than 6 years or 4 years re-
spectively.
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The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. However, they must
never be treated with grease or oil.
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If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim can
come loose when the car is moving - risk of accident! A tightening torque
which is too high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in per-
manent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.
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In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen
when the car is moving - risk of accident!
CAUTION
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If a spare wheel is used that is not identical to the fitted tyres, the following
must be observed » page 197, Spare wheel.
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The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy
wheels is 120 Nm.
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Protect the tyres from contact with oil, grease and fuel.
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Replace any lost valve caps immediately.
For the sake of the environment
Tyres which are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption.
Note
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The national legal requirements must be observed when using the wheels.
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We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres is carried out by a ŠKODA
Service Partner.
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We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow chains
from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
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