Tyre Pressure; Tyre Designations - Opel CASCADA Owner's Manual

Use tyre size 225/55 R17 only as
winter tyres. Tyre chains are only
permitted on tyre size 225/55 R17
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On vehicles with Diesel engines no
steel rims and only special, for this
vehicle approved alloy wheels are
permitted.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.

Tyre designations

E.g. 235/55 R 17 99 V
235 = Tyre width, mm
55 = Cross-section ratio (tyre
height to tyre width), %
R = Belt type: Radial
RF = Type: RunFlat
17 = Wheel diameter, inches
99 = Load index e.g. 99 is
equivalent to 775 kg
V = 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

Tyre pressure

Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Unscrew the valve cap.
Tyre pressure 3 230.
Vehicle care
The tyre and loading information label
on the left door frame indicates the
original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter
tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to
achieve the smallest amount of fuel
consumption possible.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressure.
9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to
tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
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