Wheels; Tyres And Rims - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Wheels

Tyres and rims

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Tyre service life
New tyres
Unidirectional tyres
Spare wheel
Full wheel trim
Wheel bolts
Hubcaps
Tyre pressure monitor
Wheel bolts
WARNING
National legal requirements must be observed for the use of tyres.
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Observe the national legal regulations relating to the use of snow chains
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and the maximum vehicle speed with snow chains.
WARNING
The following instructions for the use of tyres must be observed.
During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip and appropri-
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ate care should therefore be taken when driving – there is the risk of an acci-
dent.
On all four wheels, use only radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling cir-
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cumference) and the same tread pattern.
For safety reasons, do no replace tyres individually.
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Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity of the tyres
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fitted – there is the risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed of the tyres fitted – there is
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the risk of an accident.
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General Maintenance
WARNING (Continued)
Incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear impairs handling – there is the
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risk of an accident.
Unusual vibrations or pulling of the vehicle to one side could be a sign of
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tyre damage. If there is any doubt that a wheel is damaged, immediately re-
duce your speed and stop! If no external damage is evident, drive slowly and
carefully to the nearest specialist garage to have the vehicle checked.
Only use those tyres or wheel rims which have been approved by ŠKODA for
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your model of vehicle. Failure to observe this instruction will adversely affect
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WARNING
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Observe the following information regarding tyre damage and wear.
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Never use tyres if you do not know anything about the condition and age.
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Never drive with damaged tyres – there is the risk of an accident.
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Immediately replace damaged wheel rims or tyres.
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You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
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wear indicators have been worn down.
Worn tyres do not provide the necessary grip particularly at high speeds on
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wet roads. "Aquaplaning" (uncontrolled movements of the vehicle – "swim-
ming" on a wet road surface) could be the result.
WARNING
Observe the following information regarding the tyre pressure.
The tyre control display does not absolve the driver of the responsibility to
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ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure. Check the tyre pressure at regular
intervals.
Pressures that are too low or too high impair handling – there is the risk of
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an accident.
If the pressure is too low, the tyre must overcome a greater rolling resist-
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ance. This will heat the tyre up, especially at higher speeds. This can result in
tread separation and a tyre blowout.
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