Operating In Winter Conditions - Skoda SUPERB Owner's Manual

WARNING
Change when they are worn down to the wear indicators at the latest -
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risk of accident.
Improper wheel alignment affects the driving behaviour - there is an acci-
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dent.
Unusual vibrations or "pulling" of the vehicle to one side could be a sign
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of tyre damage. Reduce speed and stop! If no tyre damage is evident, seek
the assistance of a specialist garage.
Spare wheel
Use the emergency spare wheel only to reach the nearest specialist garage, as
it is not intended for permanent use.
A warning label is displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel.
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Do not cover the signs.
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Be particularly observant when driving.
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Inflate the temporary spare wheel to the maximum inflation pressure for the
vehicle » page 192 (the prescribed tyre pressure of the spare wheel R 18 is
4.2 bar).
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system» page 164.
WARNING
Never drive with more than one spare wheel mounted!
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When driving with the temporary spare wheel at full throttle acceleration,
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avoid sharp braking and fast cornering.
Do not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel.
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Observe instructions on the warning sign of the emergency wheel.
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Tyre marking
Explanation of tyre markings - e.g. 215/60 R 16 95 V
215 Tyre width in mm
60 Height/width ratio in %
R Code letter for the type of tyre – Radial
16 Diameter of wheel in inches
95 load index
V Speed symbol
Load index - indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual tyre
load index
91 92
Load
615 630
(In kg)
Speed symbol - indicates the maximum permissible speed for a vehicle fitted
with tyres in the category concerned
speed
M
symbol
Maximum
speed 130
(in km/h)
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity and speed
for the fitted tyres – risk of accident!

Operating in winter conditions

All-year (or "winter") tyres
All-year or "winter" tyres (denoted by M+S or possibly a mountain peak / snow-
flake symbol ) improve the performance of the vehicle in winter conditions.
For the best possible handling, use all-season or "winter" tyres on all four
wheels with a minimum tread depth of 4 mm.
If using "winter" tyres, fit the summer tyres on again in good time as they pro-
vide 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 tem-
peratures above 7 °C.
Speed symbol
All-season or "winter" tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol
) of a lower speed category than stated in the technical vehicle documenta-
tion can be used, provided the permissible maximum speed of these tyres is
not exceeded even if the possible maximum speed of the vehicle is higher.
93 94 95 96 97
650 670 690 710 730
T U H V
190 200 210 240
Wheels
98 99
750 775
W Y
270 300
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