Opel Antara Owner's Manual page 152

152 Driving and operation
Tyre designations
Meanings:
e.g. 235/60 R 17 102 H
235 = Tyre width in mm
60 = Aspect ratio
(tyre height to tyre width in %)
R = Belt type: Radial
17 = Rim diameter in inches
102 = Load index
e.g.: 91 represents 618 kg
H = Speed code
Speed code letters:
Q Up to 160 km/h (100 mph)
S Up to 180 km/h (112 mph)
T Up to 190 km/h (118 mph)
H Up to 210 km/h (130 mph)
V Up to 240 km/h (150 mph)
W Up to 270 km/h (168 mph)
Winter tyres 3
See page 223 for restrictions.
Winter tyres improve safety at extremely
low outside temperatures and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
The design of summer tyres means they
have limited qualities for winter driving.
If the maximum permissible speed for the
winter tyres is less than that of the vehicle,
a notice indicating the maximum
permissible speed for the tyres must be
affixed within the driver's field of vision 3
If you use the spare wheel when it is fitted
with a summer tyre; the vehicle's
driveability may be affected, especially on
slippery road surfaces. Obtain a
replacement for the faulty tyre as soon as
possible, and have the wheel balanced
and fitted to the vehicle.
Ensure that winter tyres are inflated to the
correct pressure specified by the tyre
manufacturer.
If winter tyres are installed that have not
been approved for your vehicle, ESC
performance may be affected. Consult a
workshop regarding availability of
approved winter tyres.
Wheel trims 3
If the wheel trims and tyres used are not
Opel-approved, make sure the tyres do not
have a beaded edge - see page 149.
1)
Varies from country to country on account of
national regulations.
1)
.
Tyre chains 3
See page 223 for restrictions.
Tyre chains must not be used on the
temporary spare wheel. If you need to use
tyre chains after suffering a flat front tyre,
fit the temporary spare wheel on the rear
axle and transfer one of the rear wheels to
the front axle.
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