Wheels, Tyres, Vehicle Geometry; Wheels, Tyres; Replacing A Wheel - Skoda Fabia III 2015 Workshop Manual

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Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry

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Wheels, Tyres

⇒ "1.1 Replacing a wheel", page 163
⇒ "1.2 Tightening torque of the wheel screws", page 166
⇒ "1.3 Tyre sealant", page 166
⇒ "1.4 Disposing of tyre sealant", page 166
1.1

Replacing a wheel

⇒ "1.1.1 Rotating wheels", page 163
⇒ "1.1.2 Instructions for changing or fitting wheels", page 163
⇒ "1.1.3 Protecting wheel centring seat against corrosion",
page 165
⇒ "1.1.4 Notes on use of temporary spare wheels", page 166
1.1.1 Rotating wheels
Vehicles with front-wheel drive exhibit more tread wear on the
front wheels due to the greater forces they have to transmit.
In order for all 4 wheels on the vehicle to have the same service
life, we recommend rotating the front and rear wheels and tyres.
Ensure that uni-directional tyres are not reversed.
The longer the tyre runs at one position, the more it wears at cer‐
tain points. Therefore it is recommended to rotate the wheels at
short intervals, for example every 5,000 km.
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method of wheel rotation is especially advantageous in the case
of saw-tooth wear.
If saw-tooth wear has already progressed and the tread is worn
to more than 50%, only slight improvements would be achieved
and rotation is not recommended. The elasticity of the tread
blocks declines and the saw-tooth wear does not progress.
1.1.2 Instructions for changing or fitting
wheels
WARNING
Perform the checks and follow the instructions listed below.
This is important to ensure that the wheel bolts and the wheels
are properly secured.
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