Tyre Inscription - Skoda Rapid 2013 Owner's Manual

The tyres and rims approved by ŠKODA have been precisely matched to your par-
ticular vehicle model and thus contribute significantly to the good handling and
safe driving characteristics.
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must always be tightened to the correct torque
WARNING
Using improper or damaged rims can impair safe driving and cause accidents
and serious injuries.
Use only rims that are approved for the vehicle.
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Regularly check rims for damage and replace if necessary.
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Tyre inscription

Fig. 67 International tyre inscription
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 112.
Tyre inscription (example) Meaning
Brand name, logo Manufacturer
Product name Individual tyre name of the manufacturer.
116
General Maintenance
Tyre inscription (example) Meaning
P 255 / 55 R 18
» page 128.
109 H
XL
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M + S or M/S
RADIAL TUBELESS
E4 ...
DOT BT RA TY5 2012
TWI
Made in Germany
MAX LOAD 615 KG
(1356 LBS)
MAX INFLATION 350 KPA
(51 PSI)
SIDEWALL 1 PLY RAYON
Tyre size designation:
P Marking for passenger cars.
255 Tyre width from side wall to side wall in mm.
55 Height/width ratio in %.
R Belt-type code letter for radial.
18 Rim diameter in inches.
Load index » page 117 and speed code let-
ter » page 117.
High-duty type tyre ("Reinforced").
Marking for winter-use tyres (mud and snow
tires) » page 120.
Tubeless radial tyre.
Marking according to international regulations (E)
with number of the country of approval. Followed by
the multi-digit approval number.
Tyre identification number (TIN – potentially only
a)
on the inside of the wheel) and date of manufac-
ture:
DOT The tyre meets the legal requirements of the
U.S. Department of Transportation, responsi-
ble for tyre safety standards.
BT Symbol of the manufacturing plant.
RA Information of the tyre manufacturer on tyre
size.
TY5 Tyre characteristics of the manufacturer.
2012 Date of manufacture: Week 20 in 2012.
Marks the position of the Tread Wear Indica-
tor » page 113.
Country of manufacture.
US load specification for the maximum load per
wheel.
U.S. limit for the maximum air pressure.
Information on the components of the tyre casing:
1 ply rayon (artificial silk).
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