Wheels And Tyres; Tyre Designations; Winter Tyres - Opel 2015 Astra Owner's Manual

Variant 3: 4-door notchback
The jack and the tools are in the tool
box below the spare wheel in the load
compartment. The wheel wrench, the
towing eye and an extension bolt for
securing a damaged wheel (only
vehicles with temporary spare wheel)
are in the tool bag located in the spare
wheel well near the tool box. Spare
wheel 3 274.

Wheels and tyres

Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb
when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at
temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback,
Sports tourer
Tyre sizes 205/65 R16 are only
suitable as winter tyres.
Vehicle care
All engines except A14XER,
B14XER, B14NEL, A14NET,
B14NET, B16XER:
Tyre sizes 215/50 R17 are only
suitable as winter tyres.

Tyre designations

E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H
215 = tyre width, mm
60 = cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %
R = belt type: Radial
RF = type: RunFlat
16 = wheel diameter, inches
95 = load index e.g. 95 is equivalent
to 690 kg
H = speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q = up to 160 km/h
S = up to 180 km/h
T = up to 190 km/h
H = up to 210 km/h
V = up to 240 km/h
W = up to 270 km/h
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