winter tires SKODA CITIGO 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

Unidirectional tyresRead and observe
on page 117 first.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre .
The indicated direction of rotation must be adhered to in order to ensure the
optimal characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics mainly relate to the following: › Increased driving stability.
› Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
› Reduced tyre noise and tyre wear.
Approved tyre / rim combinations
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Explanation of the tyre labelling
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Citigo
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Citigo G-TEC
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This chapter contains manufacturer-approved tyre / rim combinations.
For the model version Citigo G-TEC the approved combination listed in the
module » page 121 , Citigo G-TEC apply.
For the other versions the module » page 121, Citigo listed approved combi-
nations apply.
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and tread
pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tires the tires have to be replaced axle by axle.
The information listed in the table corresponds to the information available at the time of going to press.
The approved tyre / rim combinations for your car are given on the sales and
technical vehicle documentation.
Explanation of the tyre labelling
Explanation of tyre markings
For example, 175/65 R 14 82 T means:175Tyre width in mm65Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial14Diameter of wheel in inches82Load indexTSpeed symbol
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
For example DOT ... 11 14... means, for example, that the tyre was manufac-
tured in the 11th week of 2014.
The marking M+Smeans that the associated tyre is suitable for winter use.
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre.
Load index8081828384Load
(In kg)450462475487500
Speed symbol
The maximum speed symbol indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed
with fitted tyres in each category.
Speed
symbolRSTUHMaximum speed
(in km/h)170180190200210WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity of moun-
ted tyres.■
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed for the mounted tyres. 
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