Operating In Winter Conditions - Skoda CITIGO Owner's Manual

R Code letter for the type of tyre – Radial
14 Diameter of wheel in inches
82 Load index
T Speed symbol
Load index - indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual tyre
load index
Load
(In kg)
Speed symbol - indicates the maximum permissible speed for a vehicle fitted
with tyres in a given category
speed
symbol
Maximum
speed
(in km/h)
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity and speed
for the tyres fitted – risk of accident.

Operating in winter conditions

All-year (or "winter") tyres
All-year or "winter"tyres (indicated by an M+S or a mountain peak/snowflake
symbol ) to improve the performance of the vehicle in winter conditions.
To get the best possible driving characteristics, all-year or "winter"tyres, with a
minimum tread depth of 4 mm on all four wheels, should be fitted.
If "winter" tyres are mounted, summer tyres should be fitted again in good
time as they provide better handling properties, a shorter braking distance,
less tyre noise and reduced tyre wear on roads which are free of snow and ice
as well as at temperatures above 7 °C.
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Valid in certain countries.
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General Maintenance
80 81 82
450 462 475
S T U
180 190 200
Speed symbol
All-year or "winter"tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol ) of
a lower speed category than listed in the vehicle's technical documentation
can be used provided that the maximum permissible speed for these tyres is
not exceeded even if the maximum possible speed of the vehicle is higher.
If the vehicle tyres are of a lower speed category than maximum specified
speed of the vehicle, then a warning label showing the maximum speed per-
mitted for the tyres fitted must be affixed in a place in the driver's field of vi-
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sion inside the vehicle
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Snow chains
The snow chains improve handling in wintry road conditions.
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 15 mm. Remove the
full wheel trims before installing the snow chains
H
Snow chains must only be fitted on the front wheels and are applicable only to
the following wheel / tyre combinations.
210
Rim size
5J x 14
5J x 14
WARNING
Do not use chains on snow and ice-free routes - the handling would be im-
paired and there is a risk of damage to the tyres.
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Impression depth D
35 mm
35 mm
109.
Tyre size
165/70
175/65