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Wheels and tyres

Low proﬁle tyres may deteriorate more quickly

than standard tyres, for instance due to

strong knocks, potholes, manhole covers and

kerbs. Correct tyre pressure is very important

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Foreign objects inserted in the tyre

Wheels and tyres

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Do not remove foreign bodies if they have

penetrated through the tyre wall!

Important information

about wheels and tyres

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If the vehicle comes with a tyre mobility sys-

tem, where necessary seal the damaged tyre

To avoid damage to tyres and wheels, drive

with special care when driving on roads in poor

condition.

as shown in section ››› page 299.

General notes

Use a specialised workshop for repair or re-

placement. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT

dealership for this.

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When driving with new tyres, be especially

Visually check your wheels every 3000 km.

careful during the ﬁrst 600 km (300 miles).

If the tyres or rims have received a heavy im-

pact or have been damaged, have a special-

ised workshop check whether or not it is neces-

sary to change the tyre.

The sealant at the lower part of the tyre tread

wraps around the foreign body and provision-

ally seals the tyre.

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If you have to drive over a kerb or similar ob-

stacle, drive very slowly and as near as possi-

ble at a right angle to the obstacle.

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Check from time to time if the tyres are

Low proﬁle tyres may deteriorate more quickly

Tyres with directional tread pattern

damaged (punctures, cuts, cracks or dents).

Remove any foreign objects embedded in the

treads.

than standard tyres.

An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the di-

rection of rotation on single drive tyres. Always

note the direction of rotation indicated when

mounting the wheel. This makes sure that opti-

mal use is made of tyre properties in terms of

aquaplaning, grip, excessive noise and wear.

Concealed damage

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Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced

Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily

visible. If you notice unusual vibration or the

car pulling to one side, this may indicate that

one of the tyres is damaged. Reduce speed im-

mediately if there is any reason to suspect that

damage may have occurred. Inspect the tyres

for damage. If no external damage is visible,

drive slowly and carefully to the nearest speci-

alised workshop and have the car inspected.

immediately.

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Keep grease, oil and fuel o the tyres.

Replace any missing valve caps as soon as

Subsequent ﬁtting of accessories

possible.

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Mark the wheels before taking them o so

If you wish to change or ﬁt wheels, rims or

wheel trims, we recommend that you consult

with a SEAT Ocial Service for advice regard-

ing current techniques.

that they rotate in the same direction when put

back.

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When removed, the wheels or tyres should be

stored in a cool, dry and preferably dark place.

Speed symbols

Low proﬁle tyres

The speed rating indicates the maximum speed

permitted for the tyres.

Low proﬁle tyres have a wider tread, a larger

wheel diameter and a lower sidewall height.

Therefore, its driving behaviour is more agile.

max. 150 km/h (93 mph)

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max. 160 km/h (99 mph)

max. 170 km/h (106 mph)

max. 180 km/h (112 mph)

max. 190 km/h (118 mph)

max. 200 km/h (124 mph)

max. 210 km/h (130 mph)

max. 240 km/h (149 mph)

max. 270 km/h (168 mph)

max. 300 km/h (186 mph)

In vehicles with four-wheel drive, the 4 wheels

must be ﬁtted with tyres of the same brand,

type and tread so that the traction system is

not damaged by a dierence in the number of

turns of the wheels. Therefore, in the event of

a puncture, only a spare wheel with the same

perimeter as normal tyres should be used.

New wheels and tyres

It is best to have all wheels and tyres serviced

by a specialised workshop. There they have the

required knowledge, the special tools and the

corresponding spare parts.

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Even winter tyres lose their grip on ice. If you

have installed new tyres, drive the ﬁrst 600 km

Manufacturing date

carefully and at a moderate speed.

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The manufacturing date is also indicated on

the tyre sidewall (or on the inside face of the

wheel):

All four wheels must be ﬁtted with tyres of the

same type, size (rolling circumference) and, if

possible, tread pattern.

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When changing tyres, do not change just one;

DOT ... 2220 ...

change at least two on the same axle.

it means, for example, that the tyre was manu-

factured in the 22nd week of 2020.

WARNING

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If you want to equip your vehicle with a com-

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New tyres do not have maximum grip dur-

bination tyres and rims that are dierent to

those ﬁtted in the factory, inform your special-

ised workshop before purchasing them ›››

ing the ﬁrst 600 km. Drive particularly care-

WARNING

fully to avoid possible accidents.

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Use only combinations of tyres and rims,

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Never drive with damaged tyres. This may

The sizes of the rims and tyres approved for

your vehicle are listed in the vehicle documen-

tation (e.g. EC Certiﬁcate of Conformity or

COC document¹⁾). The vehicle documentation

varies depending on the country of residence.

as well as suitable wheel nuts, approved

by SEAT. Otherwise the vehicle may be dam-

aged, causing an accident.

cause an accident.

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If you notice unusual vibrations or if the ve-

hicle pulls to one side when driving, stop the

vehicle immediately and check the tyres.

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For technical reasons it is not possible to

use wheels of other vehicles; in some ca-

ses not even wheels from the same vehicle

model should be used.

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Never use old tyres or those with an un-

If the type of spare wheel is dierent form the

normal wheels — e.g. in the case of winter tyres

or particularly wide tyres — the spare wheel

should only be used temporarily in the event

of a puncture, and the vehicle should be driven

with care. Reﬁt the normal road wheel as soon

as possible.

known history of use.

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Always ensure that the tyres you have

chosen have adequate clearance. When se-

lecting replacement tyres, do not rely en-

tirely on the nominal tyre size marked on the

tyre, since the nominal tyre size can diꢀer

COC = certiﬁcate of conformity.

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Wheels and tyres

Tyre life

signiﬁcantly depending on the manufacturer.

Lack of clearance can damage the tyres or

the vehicle and, as a result, endanger road

safety. Accident hazard!

For the sake of the environment

Old tyres must be disposed of according to

the laws in the country concerned.

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Only use tyres that are over 6 years old in

an emergency, and drive with due care.

Note

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The ﬁtting of tyres with run-ﬂat properties

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A SEAT Service Centre should be consul-

is not permitted on your vehicle! Prohibited

use can cause accidents or can damage

your vehicle.

ted to ﬁnd out whether wheels or tyres of

diꢀerent sizes to those originally ﬁtted by

SEAT can be ﬁtted, and to ﬁnd out about the

combinations allowed between the front axle

(axle 1) and the rear axle (axle 2).

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If decorative hubcaps are subsequently ﬁt-

ted, make sure that they allow enough air in

to cool the braking system. Accident hazard!

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Never mount used tyres if you are not sure

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Models with aerodynamic wheel rims

of their “previous history”.

and/or with bolt-on plastic elements (more

closed design) increase the likelihood of ice

and snow accumulating on the inside. This

should be taken into account, depending on

the driving situations, as snow or ice accu-

mulated in the wheels can cause vibration in

the vehicle when it drives at over 40 km/h. It

is advisable to remove ice and snow from the

inside of the wheels using hot water.

Fig. 190 Location of the tyre pressure sticker.

Correct inﬂation pressures and sensible driving

habits will increase the useful life of your tyres.

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Check tyre pressure at least once a month,

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If you drive on dirt or gravel tracks, the

and also prior to any long trip.

likelihood of stones becoming trapped inside

wheel rims with plastic elements increases

when driving at high speed or in a sporty

manner. If you see that there are stones trap-

ped between the aluminium wheel rim and

the insert, you can attempt to remove them

using pressurised water.

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The tyre pressure should only be checked

when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the

pressure of warm tyres.

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Adjust tyre pressure to the load being carried

by the vehicle ››› Fig. 190.

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In vehicles with a tyre pressure indicator, save

the modiﬁed tyre pressure ››› page 296.

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Driving style

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Avoid fast cornering and hard acceleration.

Inspect the tyres for irregular wear from time

●

Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure

they are maintained at the pressures indica-

ted. Tyre pressure that is too low could cause

overheating, resulting in tread detachment

or even burst tyres.

Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard

braking (squealing tyres) all increase tyre wear.

to time.

Tyre pressure

Wheel balance

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Tyre pressure should be that indicated on

The values of the tyre pressure are shown on

the sticker label located on the read frame of

the front left door ››› Fig. 190.

The wheels on new vehicles are balanced.

However, certain circumstances may lead to

imbalance (run-out), which is detected as vi-

brations in the steering wheel.

the label when the tyres are cold at all times

››› Fig. 190.

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Regularly check the cold inﬂation pressure

Insucient or excessive pressure greatly re-

duces the useful life of the tyres and adversely

aects vehicle performance and ride. Correct

inﬂation pressures are very important, espe-

cially at high speeds.

of the tyres. If necessary, change the tyre

pressure of the vehicle tyres while they are

cold.

Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as

they otherwise cause excessive wear on steer-

ing, suspension and tyres. A wheel must also be

rebalanced when a new tyre is ﬁtted or if a tyre

is repaired.

●

Regularly check your tyres for damage and

wear.

The tyre pressure must be adjusted according

to the load the vehicle is carrying. If the vehicle

is going to be fully loaded, increase the tyre

pressure to the maximum load value shown on

the sticker label ››› Fig. 190.

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Never exceed the maximum permitted

speed or loads speciﬁed for the type of tyre

Incorrect wheel alignment

ﬁtted on your vehicle.

Incorrect running gear alignment causes ex-

cessive tyre wear, impairing the safety of the

vehicle. If you notice excessive tyre wear, you

should check wheel alignment at a SEAT O-

cial Service.

For the sake of the environment

Do not forget the spare wheel when checking

the tyre pressures: Keep this spare wheel inﬂa-

ted to the highest pressure required for the road

wheels.

Under-inﬂated tyres will increase fuel con-

sumption.

In the case of a minimised temporary spare

wheel (125/70 R16 or 125/70 R18) inﬂate to a

pressure of 4.2 bar as indicated on the tyre

pressure label ››› Fig. 190.

WARNING

Unsuitable handling of the wheels and tyres

may lead to sudden tyre pressure losses, to

tread separation or even to a blow-out.

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The driver is responsible for ensuring that

Depending on the vehicle, tyre pressure can

be adjusted to medium load to improve driv-

all of the vehicle tyres are correctly inﬂa-

ted to the right pressure. The recommen-

ded tyre pressure is indicated on the label

››› Fig. 190.

ing comfort (tyre pressure

››› Fig. 190).

When driving with comfort tyre pressure fuel

consumption may increase slightly.

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