Unidirectional Tyres - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

V 240 km/h
W 270 km/h
Load index
This indicates the maximum permisible load on each indvidua tyre.
91 615 kg
92 630 kg
93 650 kg
95 690 kg
97 730 kg
99 775 kg
CAUTION
The information about the speed symbol and load index are listed for your vehicle
in your vehicle documents.

Unidirectional tyres

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 181.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the tyre.
The so specified running direction must absolutely be complied with. Only then
are the tyres able to provide the optimal properties in terms of grip, low noise,
wear-and-tear and aquaplaning.
Spare wheel
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General Maintenance
Fig. 157
Luggage compartment: Spare
wheel
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 181.
The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the luggage com-
partment and is fixed in place with a special bolt
Before removing the spare wheel, the box containing the vehicle tool kit must be
removed.
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted to the
vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used briefly in the
event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of driving is adop-
ted » .
Install a wheel having the appropriate version and dimensions as soon as possi-
ble.
Spare wheel
A warning label is displayed on the rim of the spare wheel.
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Please note the following if you intend to use this wheel.
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The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
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Be specially attentive when driving.
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The inflation pressure for the spare wheel is identical to the maximum inflation
pressure of the standard tyres. The spare wheel R 18 must have an inflation
pressure of 420 kPa!
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Only use this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest ŠKODA specialist ga-
rage as it is not intended for continuous use.
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No other summer or winter tyres must be mounted on the rim of the spare
wheel R 18.
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WARNING
Never use the temporary spare wheel if it is damaged.
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If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the fit-
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ted tyres, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph).
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
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CAUTION
Observe the instructions on the warning label on the spare wheel.
» Fig. 157.
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