Wheels And Tyres; Winter Tyres; Tyre Pressure; Tyre Designations - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

The vehicle tools are secured to the
jack with rubber bands.
Not permitted as winter tyres on vehicles with Z13 DTJ.
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Wheels and tyres

Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb
when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of
a workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at
temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
Tyres of size 175/65 R 14,
175/70 R 14, 185/55 R 15,
185/60 R 15 1) and 185/65 R 15 are
permitted as winter tyres.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
Vehicle care

Tyre designations

E.g. 185/65 R 15 88 T
185 = Tyre width, mm
65 = Cross-section ratio (tyre
height to tyre width), %
R = Belt type: Radial
RF = Type: RunFlat
15 = Wheel diameter, inches
88 = Load index e.g. 88 is
equivalent to 567 kg
T = Speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q = up to 160 km/h
S = up to 180 km/h
T = up to 190 km/h
H = up to 210 km/h
V = up to 240 km/h
W = up to 270 km/h

Tyre pressure

Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
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