Tyres: Check; Inspecting Tyres (Including Spare Wheel) - Skoda Rapid NH 2013 Maintenance, Workshop Manual

– Check sealing boots -arrow- of steering joints for leaks, dam‐
age and correct position.
– Check the rubber-metal bearings -arrow- of the axles for the
following damage:
♦ there must not be any play present on the rubber metal bear‐
ings
♦ there must not be any tears, porous points and distortions on
the rubber metal bearings
– Track rod ends: check play, fastening and sealing flanges
♦ Check play by moving track rods and wheels with the vehicle
raised (wheels hanging free). Play: no play
♦ Inspect attachment.
♦ Inspect sealing boots for damage and correct installation.
5.7

Tyres: check

⇒ "5.7.1 Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)", page 127
⇒ "5.7.2 Inspecting tyre tread depth (including spare wheel) and
entering", page 128
⇒ "5.7.3 Check the tyre pressure (including spare wheel) and if
necessary correct pressure, up to MY 2015", page 129
⇒ "5.7.4 Check the tyre pressure (including spare wheel) and if
necessary correct pressure, up to MY 2016", page 133
5.7.1

Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)

Note
Only tyres of the same type may be fitted to the vehicle. Tyres of
the same brand and tread pattern must always be fitted to wheels
on the same axle!
WARNING
When using tyres, observe the local legal regulations.
Delivery Inspection:
– Inspect the tyre tread and side wall for damage, if necessary
remove any foreign bodies from the tyres, such as nails or
glass splinters.
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