Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 89

Fitting new tyres
Only fit approved radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and
the same tread pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When fitting new tyres, the tyres have to be replaced axle by axle.
Unidirectional tyres
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre.
The specified running direction must be strictly adhered to, otherwise the fol-
lowing tyre characteristics may be degraded.
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Driving stability.
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Traction.
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Tyre noise and tyre wear.
WARNING
Never use tyres if you do not know anything about their condition and
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age - There is a risk of accidents.
Never drive with damaged tyres – there is the risk of an accident.
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CAUTION
The tyres must be protected from contact with substances (e.g. oil, grease
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and fuel) which could damage them. If the tyres with these substances come
into contact, then we recommend that you check this in a specialist workshop.
Do not use rims with ground or polished surfaces in winter conditions - there
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is a risk of rim damage (e.g through salt spreading).
Notice
We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe-
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cialist garage.
We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres and full wheel trims from
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ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Tyre pressure
Fig. 77 Label with a table of tyre sizes and tyre pressure value/inflate
tyres
The specified tyre pressures are on a label
Tyre pressure must always match the load.
Inflation pressure for half load
B
Inflation pressure for a full load
C
Tyre pressure value on the front axle
D
Tyre pressure value on the rear axle
E
Checking tyre pressure
Check the tyre pressure (including that of the emergency or spare wheel) at
least once a month and also before setting off on a long journey.
Always check the inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the
higher pressure of warm tyres.
WARNING
So not drive with incorrect tyre pressure - There is a risk of an accident.
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In the event of very rapid pressure loss (e.g. in the event of tyre damage)
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an attempt should be made to bring the vehicle carefully to a stop without
sudden steering movements and without any hard braking - There is a risk
of an accident.
Notice
The information about the load index and the speed symbol is listed in your
vehicle documents.
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Wheels
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