Tyre Inflation Pressure - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

WARNING
Wheels must have the necessary design-related clearance. Absence of clear-
ance may lead to frictional contact of tyres with parts of the chassis, the body
and brake lines, which may result in failure of the braking system and tread
separation, causing bursting of the tyres.
● The actual dimensions of the tyres may not be larger than the dimensions
of the tyre types approved by Škoda and may not rub on parts of the vehicle.
Note
Despite the same size indicated on tyres, the actual dimensions of the various
types of tyres may deviate from these nominal values or the tyre contours may
differ considerably.

Tyre inflation pressure

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 160.
The correct tyre inflation pressure for the factory-fitted tyres is specified on a
sticker – applies to summer and winter tyres. The sticker
the inside of the fuel filler flap.
Vehicle overview Before driving
Note
For tyres that are approved by Škoda, it is ensured that the actual dimensions
match the vehicle. For other types of tyres, the vendor of the tyres has to provide
a certificate of the tyre manufacturer, stating that the tyre type is also suitable for
the vehicle. Keep the certificate ready in the vehicle.
The working life of tyres will be shortened considerably if the tyres are insuffi-
ciently or over-inflated and this will have an adverse effect on the handling of
your vehicle ⇒
especially important. A wrong tyre inflation pressure results in increased wear or
even to bursting of the tyres.
⇒ f ig. 93
is located on
The pressure should therefore be checked at least once a month and also before
every long journey.
When driving
Care and maintenance of the vehicle
Fig. 93 Location of the tyre inflation pressure label.
. Particularly at high speeds, the correct tyre inflation pressure is
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