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cautious style of driving as the tyre is no longer able to provide optimal grip and
handling in such a situation. This particularly important on wet roads. Please refer
to the notes ⇒ page 247, "Spare wheel*".
You should have the defective tyre replaced as soon as possible and restore the
correct direction of rotation on all tyres
Snow chains
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
When driving on wintry roads, snow chains improve not only traction, but also the
braking performance.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following
wheel/tyre combinations:
Wheel size
a)
6J x 15
a)
6.5J x 15
a)
6J x 16
b)
6J x 17
a)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 15 mm.
b)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 9 mm.
Remove the full wheel trims if you wish to fit snow chains to the wheels.
Observe the national legal requirements relating to the maximum vehicle speed
with snow chains.
WARNING
Please pay attention to the information in the supplied fitting instructions of
the snow chain manufacturer.
Using the system
Safety
Depth (D)
Tyre size
47 mm
195/65
50 mm
195/65
50 mm
205/55
45 mm
205/50
Driving Tips
Caution
You must take the chains off as soon as you drive on roads which are free of snow.
They adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and are rapidly
destroyed.
Note
We recommend that you use snow chains from the Škoda genuine accessories.
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Wheels and Tyres
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Technical Data
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