KODA RAPID Owner's Manual page 86

Incorrect wheel balancing (you should have the wheels balanced after chang-
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ing/repair tyres or if the steering "is drifting").
▶ Wheel alignment errors.
There are wear indicator markersin the tyre profiles, indicating whether the
minimum permissible tread depth has been
be regarded as worn out when this indicator is flush with the tread. Markings
on the walls of the tyres with the letters "TWI" and/or other symbols (e.g. ),
identify the position of the wear indicators.
To ensure uniform wear on all tyres, we recommend that you change the
wheels every 10 000 km, in line with the
WARNING
Change the tyres at the latest when they are worn down to the wear indi-
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cators - There is a risk of an accident.
Faulty wheel alignment affects handling - There is a risk of an accident.
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Unusual vibrations or the vehicle "pulling " to one side could be a sign of
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tyre damage. Reduce speed and stop! If there are no external signs of tyre
damage, seek the help of a specialist garage.
Spare wheel
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 di-
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rection 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.
Emergency wheel
Only use this emergency spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage, as
it is not intended for permanent use.
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General Maintenance
reached» fig. 84 - . A tyre should
schedule» fig. 84 - .
A warning label is always placed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel.
Do not cover the warning sign.
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Be particularly observant when driving.
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Inflate the emergency spare to the maximum inflation pressure for the vehi-
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cle » page 83.
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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Avoid full throttle acceleration, sharp braking and fast cornering when
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driving with the temporary spare wheel.
Observe the instructions on the warning sign of the temporary spare
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wheel.
Tyre marking
Explanation of tyre markings - e.g. 185/60 R 15 84 T
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
Load index - indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre
Load index
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Load
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(In kg)
81 83 84 86
462 487 500 530
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545
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