Skoda 2014 Rapid Owner's Manual page 146

For the sake of the environment
Fit the summer tyres on again in good time as they provide better handling
properties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear
on roads which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C.
The fuel consumption is also lower.
Snow chains
When driving in wintry road conditions, snow chains improve not only traction,
but also the braking performance.
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the follow-
ing wheel/tyre combinations.
Wheel size
5J x 14
a)
6J x 15
b)
6J x 15
b)
a)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 9 mm.
b) Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 13 mm.
WARNING
The chains must be removed when driving on roads which are free of snow.
They adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and
are rapidly destroyed.
CAUTION
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General Maintenance
Depth (D) Tyre size
35 mm 175/70
38 mm 185/60
38 mm 195/55
before fitting the snow chains.