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Wheels and Tyres
Tyres
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
ŠKODA recommends that you have any work relating to tyres or wheels carried
out by a specialist garage. Your dealer has all of the necessary special tools and
replacement parts available plus the required specialist knowledge and is also in
a position to properly dispose of the old tyres. ŠKODA recommends a ŠKODA Part-
ner for this purpose.
WARNING
New wheels or wheels that are old, worn or damaged cannot provide the full
vehicle control and braking efficiency.
Mishandling of wheels and tyres can reduce the driving safety and cause ac-
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cidents and serious injuries.
On all four wheels, use only radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling cir-
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cumference) and the same tread pattern.
New tyres should be run in, as new wheels initially have reduced grip and
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braking efficiency. To avoid accidents and serious injuries, drive with appropri-
ate caution during the first 370 miles (600 km).
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General Maintenance
WARNING (Continued)
Regularly check the tyre inflation pressure and always maintain the speci-
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fied tyre inflation pressure level. A tyre inflation pressure that is too low can
heat up the tyre so much that it may lead to tread separation and bursting of
the tyre.
Never drive with damaged (pierces, cuts, cracks and dents) and worn tyres.
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Driving with such tyres can cause blowouts, accidents and serious injuries. Re-
place worn or damaged tyres immediately.
Never exceed the maximum permitted speed and load for the tyres.
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The effectiveness of the driver assist systems and the brake assist systems
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is also dependent on the grip of the tyres.
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If you notice unusual vibrations or drawing of the vehicle towards one side
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while driving, stop immediately and check the wheels and tyres for damage.
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To reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, accidents and severe injuries,
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never loosen the screws on rims with a screw rim.
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Do not use wheels or tyres whose history is not known. Used wheels and
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tyres may be damaged, even if these damages are not visible.
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Old tyres - even if they were never used - may suddenly lose air or burst
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and cause accidents and serious injuries, especially at high speeds. Use tyres
that are older than six years only in an emergency and with extreme caution
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and using a careful driving style.
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Notice
For technical reasons, the rims of other vehicles usually can not be used. This may
also apply in certain circumstances to the rims of the same type of vehicle. Check
the official registration papers and ask a ŠKODA Partner if necessary.
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