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Wheels and tyres
If the tyre is mounted in the opposite direction of rotation, drive with ex-
treme caution, as the tyre is no longer being used correctly. This is of partic-
ular importance when the road surface is wet. Change the tyre as soon as
possible or remount it with the correct direction of rotation.
Tyre load rating
The load rating code indicates the maximum load in kilogrammes each
wheel can carry (load capacity).
78
425 Kg
81
462 Kg
83
487 Kg
85
515 Kg
87
545 Kg
91
615 Kg
Speed rating
The speed rating indicates the maximum speed permitted for the tyres.
P
max. 150 km/h (93 mph)
Q
max. 160 km/h (99 mph)
R
max. 170 km/h (106 mph)
S
max. 180 km/h (112 mph)
T
max. 190 km/h (118 mph)
U
max. 200 km/h (124 mph)
H
max. 210 km/h (130 mph)
V
max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
Z
max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
W
max. 270 km/h (168 mph)
Y
max. 300 km/h (186 mph)
Some manufacturers use the letters "ZR" for tyres with a maximum author-
ised speed above 240 km/h (149 miles).
Snow chains
When using snow chains, applicable local legislation and maximum permit-
ted speed limits must be observed.
In winter weather, snow chains not only help to improve grip but also im-
prove the braking capacity.
The fitting of chains is permitted only on the front wheels and only with the
following combinations of wheel trims and tyres:
Tyre size
165/70 R14
175/65 R14
SEAT recommends you ask a Technical Service for further information on
wheel, tyre and chain sizes.
Wherever possible use fine-link chains measuring less than 15 mm includ-
ing the lock.
Remove wheel hub covers and trim rings before fitting snow chains ⇒ .
The wheel bolts should be covered with caps for safety reasons. These are
available from Technical Service.
Temporary spare wheel
For technical reasons, snow chains must not be used on the compact tem-
porary spare wheel ⇒ p age 193.
If it is necessary to fit chains with the temporary spare wheel in use, install
the temporary spare wheel on the rear axle in the event of a fault in a front
wheel. Then, fit the rear wheel that is free, instead of the damaged front
wheel. In this situation, observe the rotating direction of the wheels. SEAT
recommends attaching the snow chains before fitting the wheel.
Wheel rim
5 J x 14 offset of 35
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