210 Wheels › Tyres and rims
Overview of tyre labelling
Wheels
Explanation of tyre markings
e.g. 235/55 R 18 100 V
Tyres and rims
What you should be mindful of
235 Tyre width in mm
55 Height/width ratio in %
NOTICE
R
Code letter for the type of tyre - Radial
Protect tyres from contact with lubricants and
fuel.
Always store wheels or tyres in a cool, dry and,
where possible, dark place. Tyres without rims
should be stored in an upright position.
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18 Diameter of wheel in inches
100 Load index
V
Speed symbol
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible
load for each individual tyre.
Alloy rims can be damaged by grit.
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Do not use light alloy rims with a high-sheen sur-
face in wintry weather conditions or with snow
chains
95 690 kg
96 710 kg
97 730 kg
98 750 kg
99 775 kg
100 800 kg
101 825 kg
102 850 kg
103 875 kg
Causes of uneven tyre wear
Improper tyre pressure.
Driving style (e.g. fast cornering, rapid acceleration
and deceleration).
Wheel alignment errors.
Incorrect wheel balancing.
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Speed symbol
Wheel changes
The speed symbol indicates the maximum permissi-
ble speed for a vehicle fitted with tyres in the cate-
gory concerned.
For uniform wear on all
tyres, we recommend
that you change the
wheels every 10,000 km
according to the sched-
ule.
M
T
U
H
V
W
Y
130 km/h
190 km/h
200 km/h
210 km/h
240 km/h
270 km/h
300 km/h
Advice for tyre assembly
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With directional tires, the correct direction of rota-
tion must be observed. The direction of rotation of
the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre.
WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum permissible load and
speed for the mounted tires.
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Always replace the tyres by the axle.
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Tread wear indicators
Additional information
Only fit radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling cir-
cumference) and the same tread pattern on one axle.
Wear indicators are loca-
ted in the profile of the
tyres that display the
permissible minimum
tread depth.
Approved tyre sizes are specified in the technical ve-
hicle documentation and in the declaration of con-
formity (in the so-called COC Document).
Markings on the walls of
the tyres with the letters
TWI or other symbols
(e.g. ) indicate the po-
sition of the wear indica-
tors.
The declaration of conformity can be obtained from
a ŠKODA Partner (valid for some countries and some
models).
Wheels 8.5Jx20 ET38 with 255/40 R 20 tyres
A vehicle equipped with these wheels and tyres at
the factory also has appropriate widening elements
for the use of these wheels and tyres.
A tyre is to be regarded as worn out when this wear
indicator is flush with the tread.
If you would like to have these wheels and tyres ret-
rofitted, find out at a ŠKODA Partner about the pos-
sible retrofitting of your vehicle with the widening
elements for the use of these wheels and tyres.
The tread depth can be measured with a tread
depth gauge on the ice scraper. The ice scraper is lo-
cated on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
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