Wheels; Wheels And Tyres - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Wheels

Wheels and tyres

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Life of tyres
New tyres
Unidirectional tyres
Tyre control display
Spare wheel
Full wheel trim
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts
WARNING
The national legal requirements must be observed for the use of tyres.
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Observe the national legal regulations relating to the use of snow chains
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and the maximum vehicle speed with snow chains.
WARNING
The following instructions for the use of tyres must be observed.
During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip and appropri-
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ate care should therefore be taken when driving – risk of accident!
On all four wheels, use only radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling cir-
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cumference) and the same tread pattern.
For safety reasons, do no replace tyres individually.
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Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity of mounted
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tyres – risk of accident!
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed of mounted tyres – risk of ac-
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cident!
An incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear impairs handling – risk of
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accident!
WARNING (Continued)
Unusual vibrations or pulling of the vehicle to one side could be a sign of
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tyre damage. If there is any doubt that a wheel is damaged, immediately re-
duce your speed and stop! If no external damage is evident, drive slowly and
carefully to the nearest ŠKODA specialist garage to have the vehicle checked.
Only use those tyres or wheel rims which have been approved by ŠKODA for
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your model of vehicle. Failure to observe this instruction will adversely affect
the road safety of your vehicle – risk of accident!
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WARNING
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210 Observe the following information regarding damage and wear of tyres.
Never use tyres if you do not know anything about the condition and age.
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Never drive with damaged tyres – risk of accident!
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Immediately replace damaged wheel rims or tyres.
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You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
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wear indicators have been worn down.
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Worn tyres do not provide the necessary adhesion to the road surface par-
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ticularly at high speeds on wet roads. One could experience "aquaplaning"
(uncontrolled movements of the vehicle – "swimming" on a wet road surface).
WARNING
Observe the following information regarding the tyre inflation pressure.
The tyre control display does not absolve the driver of the responsibility to
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ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure. Check the tyre inflation pressure at
regular intervals.
Too low or too high inflation pressure impairs handling – risk of an accident!
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If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre must perform a greater rolling
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resistance. At higher speeds the tyre will warm up as a result of this. This can
result in tread separation and a tyre blowout.
WARNING
Observe the following information regarding the wheel bolts.
The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. Never treat them with
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grease or oil.
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