Spare Wheel; Tyre Label - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

These characteristics mainly relate to the following.
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Increased driving stability.
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Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
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Reduced tyre noise and tyre wear.

Spare wheel

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Read and observe on page 206 first.
The size of the spare wheel is identical to that of the vehicle factory installed
wheels.
After changing the spare wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure
WARNING
If, you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be mounted with opposite
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direction of rotation, then drive carefully. The best properties of the tyre
are no longer present in this situation.
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
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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 adopted.
Never use the temporary spare wheel if it is damaged.
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Spare wheel
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Read and observe on page 206 first.
A yellow warning label is always displayed on the rim of the temporary spare
wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel.
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The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
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Be particularly observant when driving.
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The emergency spare is inflated to the maximum inflation pressure for the
vehicle » page 207.
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The tyre inflation pressure of the spare wheel R 18 is 4.2 bar.
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Only use this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage,
since it is not intended for permanent use.
If you need to use a spare wheel, make sure to fit a standard wheel of the ap-
propriate dimensions and design as soon as possible.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure
WARNING
Never drive with more than one spare wheel mounted!
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Only use the spare wheel while absolutely necessary.
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Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
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The snow chains cannot be used on the spare wheel.
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If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the
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tyres fitted, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph).
Never use the emergency spare wheel if it is damaged.
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Observe instructions on the warning sign of the emergency wheel.
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values» page 174.

Tyre label

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Read and observe
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and tread
pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tires the tires have to be replaced axle by axle.
Explanation of tyre markings
For example 215/60 R 16 95 Vmeans:
215
60
R
16
95
V
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
For example DOT ... 10 15... means, for example, that the tyre was manufac-
tured in the 10th week of 2015.
The marking M+Smeans that the associated tyre is suitable for winter use.
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre.
on page 206 first.
Tyre width in mm
Height/width ratio in %
Code letter for the type of tyre – Radial
Diameter of wheel in inches
load index
Speed symbol
values» page 174.
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