Wheels And Tyres; Winter Tyres; Tyre Designations - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

198 Vehicle care
Vehicles with spare wheel,
variant 1
The jack, the tools and a strap for
securing a damaged wheel are in
a storage compartment below the
spare wheel in the load compartment.
Spare wheel 3 208.
Vehicles with spare wheel,
variant 2
The jack and the tools are in a storage
compartment below the spare wheel
in the load compartment. The wheel
wrench and the extension bar for
securing a damaged wheel are in
a tool bag located in the spare wheel
well. Spare wheel 3 208.
Not permitted as winter tyres on engines A14NET and A16XER with limitation steering angle, continuously variable real
1)
time damping chassis and/or sport chassis.
Permitted as winter tyres on engines A16LET and A20DTH. Not permitted as winter tyres on engines A16LET and
2)
A20DTH with limitation steering angle and/or sport chassis.

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.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at
temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
Tyres of size 205/55 R 16,
205/60 R 16, 205/65 R 16,
215/50 R 17, 225/45 R 17,
225/50 R 17 are permitted as winter
tyres.
Tyres of size 235/40 R 19 and
235/45 R 18 and 225/45 R 18
not be used as winter tyres.
Tyres of size 215/60 R 16
be used as winter tyres on engines
A14XEL, A14XER, A14NET,
A16XER, A13DTE, A17DTR and
A17DTJ.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.

Tyre designations

E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H
215 = Tyre width, mm
60 = Cross-section ratio (tyre
height to tyre width), %
R = Belt type: Radial
RF = Type: RunFlat
16 = Wheel diameter, inches
95 = Load index e.g. 95 is
equivalent to 690 kg
H = Speed code letter
1) must
2) must not