Wheels And Tyres; Winter Tyres; Run-Flat Tyres - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

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.
Tyres
Tyres of size 185/60 R 15 are only
approved as winter tyres.
Tyres of size 185/65 R 15 are only
approved as winter tyres on vehicles
with a sports chassis. We recommend
that you contact a workshop in order
to find out whether your vehicle is
equipped with a sports chassis.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at
temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
Tyres of size 195/60 R 15,
215/45 R 17 and 225/35 R 18 must
not be used as winter tyres.
Run-flat winter tyres may only be
used on factory approved alloy
wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.

Run-flat tyres

Run-flat tyres have reinforced, self-
supporting sidewalls, which ensure
that the tyres always have a certain
amount of driveability, even when
there is no pressure.
Run-flat tyres are only permitted on
vehicles with electronic stability
program and deflation detection
system.
Vehicle care
Caution
Check tyre pressures regularly
even if run-flat tyres are fitted.
Depending on tyre manufacturer, run-
flat tyres can be identified from
a marking on the tyre wall. E.g.
ROF = RunonFlat for Goodyear or
SSR = Self Supporting Runflat Tyre
for Continental.
Use of run-flat tyres is only permitted
in combination with factory approved
alloy wheels.
Do not use a tyre repair kit.
The ECO tyre pressure must not be
used.
Run-flat tyres must not be combined
with standard tyres.
If converting to standard tyres, note
that the vehicle is not equipped with
a spare wheel or tyre repair kit.
Vehicles with engine Z 10 XEP: Run-
flat tyres are not permitted for all rear
axle applications. We recommend to
contact a workshop.
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