Spare Wheel; Emergency Wheel; Tyre Label - Skoda RAPID Owner's Manual

Spare wheel

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Read and observe on page 96 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.
WARNING
If you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be fitted with opposite direc-
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tion of rotation, then drive carefully. In this situation the best properties of
the tyre are no longer present.
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 driving
style is adopted.
Never use the spare wheel if it is damaged.
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Emergency wheel

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Read and observe on page 96 first.
A yellow warning label is always displayed on the rim of the emergency 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 wheel is inflated to the maximum inflation pressure for the
vehicle » page 97.
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Only use the emergency wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage since it
is not intended for permanent use.
If you need to use an emergency wheel, make sure to fit a standard wheel of
the appropriate dimensions and design as soon as possible.
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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WARNING (Continued)
If the dimensions or design of the emergency wheel differ from the tyres
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fitted, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph).
Never use the emergency wheel if it is damaged.
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Observe the instructions on the warning sign of the temporary spare
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wheel.

Tyre label

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Read and observe on page 96 first.
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and tread
pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When fitting new tyres, the tyres have to be replaced axle by axle.
Explanation of tyre markings
For example 185/60 R 15 84 T means:
185 Tyre width in mm
60 Height/width ratio in %
R Code letter for the type of tyre - Radial
15 Diameter of wheel in inches
84 Load index
T Speed symbol
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
E.g. DOT ... 10 15... means, for example, that the tyre was manufactured in the
10th week of 2015.
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load bearing capacity for
each individual tyre.
Load index
78
Load
425
(In kg)
Speed symbol
The maximum speed symbol indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed
with fitted tyres in each category.
81 83 84 86
462 487 500 530
Wheels
87
545
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