New Tyres; Unidirectional Tyres - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Tyre age
Tyres age losing their original characteristics, even if they are not used. There-
fore, we recommend that you do not use summer or winter tyres that are older
than 6 years or 4 years respectively.

New tyres


Read and observe and
Only fit radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and the same
tread pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
The tyre/wheel combinations which are approved for your vehicle are indica-
ted in your vehicle documents.
Where possible replace tyres by axle. Always fit the tyres with the deeper
tread depth to the front wheels.
Explanation of tyre markings
185/65 R 14 86 T
What this means is:
185 Tyre width in mm » Fig. 133
65 Height/width ratio in %
R Code letter for the type of tyre – Radial

14 Diameter of wheel in inches
86 Load index »
T Speed symbol »
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside). e.g.
DOT ... 11 14...
means, for example, that the tyre was manufactured in the 11th week of 2014.
Load index
This indicates the maximum permissible load on each individual tyre.
83 487 kg
85 515 kg
86 530 kg
87 545 kg
91 615 kg
on page 150 first.
on page 152 - 
» Fig. 133 on page 152 - 
» Fig. 133 on page 152 -
» Fig. 133 on page 152 - 
92 630 kg
93 650 kg
Speed symbol
This indicates the maximum permissible speed for a vehicle fitted with tyres in
the category concerned.
R 170 km/h
S 180 km/h
T 190 km/h
U 200 km/h
H 210 km/h
V 240 km/h
W 270 km/h
CAUTION
The information about the load index and the speed symbol for your vehicle
are listed in your vehicle documents.

Unidirectional tyres


Read and observe and
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre.
The direction of rotation indicated must be complied with to obtain the best
benefits from the characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics are principally the following.
›
Increased driving stability.
›
Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
›
Reduced tyre noise and reduced tyre wear.
on page 150 first.
Wheels
153