208 Wheels › Tyres and rims
Overview of tyre labelling
Wheels
Explanation of the tire labelling
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 and tyres in a cool, dry and
dark place. Tyres without rims should be kept up-
right.
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18 Rim diameter in inches
100 Load index
V
Speed icon
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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Causes of uneven tyre wear
Improper tyre pressure.
Driving style (e.g. fast cornering, rapid acceleration
and braking).
Wheel position error.
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
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Incorrect wheel balancing.
Wheel changes
For uniform wear on all
tyres, we recommend
that you change the
wheels every 10,000 km
according to the sched-
ule.
Speed icon
The speed icon indicates the maximum permissible
vehicle speed with tires fitted in the respective cate-
gory.
M
T
U
H
V
130 km/h
190 km/h
200 km/h
210 km/h
240 km/h
270 km/h
300 km/h
Instructions for tyre mounting
Comply with the specified direction of travel, oth-
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erwise the driving characteristics may be impaired.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by
arrows on the wall of the tyre.
W
Y
Always replace tyres by axle.
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WARNING
additional information
Do not exceed the maximum permissible load and
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Only use approved radial tyres of the same type, size
(rolling circumference) and the same tread pattern
on one axle.
speed for the mounted tires.
Tire wear indicator
Approved tyre sizes are specified in the technical ve-
hicle documentation and in the declaration of con-
formity (in the so-called COCDocument).
There are wear indica-
tors in the profile base of
the tires, which indicate
the permissible minimum
profile depth.
The declaration of conformity can be obtained from
a ŠKODA partner (applies to some countries and
some model variants).
Markings on the tire
flanks using the letters
TWI or other symbols,
e.g. , mark the position
of the wear indicators.
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 fit-
ted later, ask a ŠKODA partner about the possible
retrofitting of the vehicle with the widening ele-
ments 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.
