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Changing wheels around
If significantly greater wear is present on the front tyres, we recommend changing
the front wheels around with the rear wheels as shown in the diagram
You will then obtain approximately the same life for all the tyres.
It may be advantageous to swap the tyres over "crosswise" when certain types of
wear characteristic arise on the running surface of the tyres (but not in the case of
unidirectional tyres). Škoda Service Partners can provide you with details.
We recommend that you change the wheels around every 10 000 km in order to
achieve even wear on all wheels and to obtain optimal tyre life.
New tyres and wheels
Tyres and wheel rims are important design elements. One should therefore use the
tyres and wheel rims which have been released for use by Škoda Auto. They are
exactly matched to the vehicle type and therefore contribute significantly to good
road holding and safe driving characteristics ⇒
Only fit radial tyres of the same type on all 4 wheels, size (rolling circumference)
and, if possible, the same tread pattern on one axle.
The Škoda Service Partners have access to the most current information about
which tyres we have released for use on your vehicle.
Using the system
Safety
Fig. 150 Changing
wheels around
⇒ fig.
150.
.
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
We recommend that you have any work relating to tyres or wheels carried out by
your Škoda Service Partner. Your dealer has all of the necessary special tools and
replacement parts available plus the required specialist knowledge and is also in a
position to properly dispose of the old tyres. A large number of Škoda Service Part-
ners also have an attractive range of tyres and wheels available.
The tyre/wheel combinations which are approved for your vehicle are indicated in
your vehicle documents. Approval and licensing may differ according to the legis-
lation prevailing in individual countries.
Proper knowledge of the tyre data makes it easier for you to select the correct type
of tyre. Tyres do, for example, have the following inscription on their walls:
185 / 60 R 14 82 T
What this means is:
185
Tyre width in mm
60
Height/width ratio in %
R
Code letter for the type of tyre - Radial
14
Diameter of wheel in inches
82
Load index
T
Speed symbol
The following speed restrictions apply to tyres.
Speed symbol
Q
R
S
T
H
V
W
Breakdown assistance
Wheels and Tyres
Permissible maximum speed
160 km/h
170 km/h
180 km/h
190 km/h
210 km/h
240 km/h
270 km/h
Technical Data
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