Wear Indicators; Exchanging Tyres - Skoda Citigo Owner's Manual

Always check the inflation pressure of tyres when cold. Do not reduce the higher
pressure of warm tyres. Adapt the inflation pressure of the tyres accordingly if
your vehicle is carrying a significantly higher payload, see sticker on filler cap
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Driving style
Fast cornering, sharp acceleration and braking (squealing tyres) increase the
wear-and-tear on your tyres.
Balancing wheels
The wheels of a new vehicle are balanced. There are a wide range of influences
when driving which may result in an imbalance and which makes themselves felt
through vibration in the steering.
You should have the wheels rebalanced since any imbalance increases wear-and-
tear on the steering, the suspension and tyres. A wheel must also be rebalanced
when a new tyre is fitted and each time a tyre is repaired.
Wheel alignment errors
Incorrect wheel alignment at the front and rear will not only increase wear-and-
tear on the tyres but will also has an adverse effect on vehicle safety. Contact
your specialist garage if you notice any unusual tyre wear.
WARNING
● If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre must perform a higher rolling
resistance. At higher speeds the tyre will warm up as a result of this. This can
result in tread separation and even a tyre blowout.
● Do not, where possible, replace individual tyres but at least replace them
on both wheels of a given axle at the same time. Always fit the tyres with the
deeper tread depth to the front wheels.
● Never use tyres whose condition and age is unknown to you.
● Immediately replace the damaged rims or tyres.
CAUTION
● Do not use tyres which are older than 6 years.
For the sake of the environment
Tyres which are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption.
Using the system Safety

Wear indicators

The base of the tread of the original tyres has wear indicators 1.6 mm high, instal-
led at right angles to the direction of travel. These wear indicators are located
multiple times depending on the make and are evenly spaced around the circum-
ference of the tyre
ters "TWI", triangular symbols or other symbols identify the position of the wear
indicators.
A remaining tread of just 1.6 mm, measured in the grooves of the tread next to the
wear indicators, means that your tyres have reached their legally permissible mini-
mum tread depth.
● You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down. The legally permissible minimum tread
depth should be observed.
● Worn tyres do not provide the necessary adhesion to the road surface at
high speeds on wet roads. One could experience "aquaplaning" (uncontrolled
movements of the vehicle - "swimming" on a wet road surface).

Exchanging tyres

If significantly greater wear is present on the front tyres, we recommend changing
the front wheels around with the rear wheels. You will then obtain approximately
 the same life for all the tyres.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
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