Wheels And Tyres; Winter Tyres; Tyre Designations - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

134 Vehicle care
To access this unit, slide the seat fully
forwards and fold down the backrest.
Tyre repair kit 3 136.
Spare wheel 3 142.

Wheels and tyres

Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb
when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of
a workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Tyres
Factory-fitted tyres are matched to
the chassis and offer optimum driving
comfort and safety.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at
temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, a notice indicating the
maximum permissible speed for the
tyres must be affixed within the
driver's field of vision.

Tyre designations

E.g. 215/65 R 16 C 109 R
215 = Tyre width, mm
65 = Cross-section ratio (tyre
height to tyre width), %
R = Belt type: Radial
RF = Type: RunFlat
16 = Wheel diameter, inches
C = Cargo or commercial use
88 = Load index e.g. 109 is
equivalent to approx.
1030 kg
R = Speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q = up to 160 km/h
S = up to 180 km/h
T = up to 190 km/h
H = up to 210 km/h
V = up to 240 km/h
W = up to 270 km/h