Handling Wheels And Tyres; New Wheels And Tyres - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Handling wheels and tyres

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 137.
Changing wheels around
If significantly greater wear is present on the front tyres, we recommend chang-
ing the front wheels around with the rear wheels as shown in the dia-
gram » Fig. 106. You will then obtain approximately the same life for all the tyres.
We recommend that you change the wheels around every 10 000 km in order to
achieve even wear on all wheels and to obtain optimal tyre life.
Storing tyres
Mark wheels before removing them so that their previous direction of running can
be maintained when mounted them again.
Always store wheels or tyres which been removed in a cool, dry and, where possi-
ble, dark place. Tyres which are not fixed to a wheel trim should be stored up-
right.

New wheels and tyres

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 137.
Only fit tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and the same tread
pattern on one axle on all 4 wheels.
The tyre/wheel combinations which are approved for your vehicle are indicated in
your vehicle documents.
Fig. 106
Changing wheels around
Proper knowledge of the tyre data makes it easier for you to select the correct
type of tyre. Tyres, for example, have the following inscription on their walls.
195/55 R 15 85 H
What this means is:
195 Tyre width in mm
55 Height/width ratio in %
R Code letter for the type of tyre – Radial
15 Diameter of wheel in inches
85 Load index
H Speed symbol
The following speed restrictions apply to tyres.
Speed symbol
Q
R
S
T
U
H
V
W
The date of manufacture is also stated on the tyre wall (possibly only on the in-
side of wheel): e.g.
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DOT ... 27 12...
means, for example, that the tyre was manufactured in the 27th week of 2012.
The following must be observed if only one temporary spare wheel is availa-
ble » page 140.
Permissible maximum speed
160 km/h
170 km/h
180 km/h
190 km/h
200 km/h
210 km/h
240 km/h
270 km/h
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Wheels and Tyres
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