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Advice
Replacing tyres and wheels
All four wheels must be fitted only with tyres
of the same type, size and the same tread
pattern.
The correct tyre/wheel combinations speci-
fied for your vehicle are listed in its docu-
mentation.
Note for Italy: A SEAT Service Centre should
be con
sulted whether different sized wheels
or tyres to those originally fitted by SEAT may
be fitted, as well as the combinations al-
lowed between the front axle (axle 1) and
back axle (axle 2).
Understanding the tyre designations makes
it easier to choose the correct tyres. The tyre
designation is marked on the sidewall. For
example.
195/55 R 15 85 H
This contains the following information:
195 Tyre width in mm
55 Height/width ratio in %
R identifying tyre construction letter –
Radial
15 Rim diameter in inches
85 Load rating code
H Speed rating code letter
The tyres are subject to the following maxi-
mum speed limits
:
Speed rating code
letter
Maximum speed limit
Q 160 km/h (99 mph)
R 170 km/h (106 mph)
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
U 200 km/h (124 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph)
V 240 km/h (149 mph)
W 270 km/h (168 mph)
The
manufacturing date
is also indicated on
the ty
re sidewall (possibly only on the inner
side of the wheel).
DOT … 27 12…
means, for example, that the tyre was pro-
duced in the 27th week of 2012.
Follow the instructions ››› page 146 if you
only have a temporary spare wheel.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
The direction of rotation is indicated by the
arrows on the tyre sidewall. The direction of
rotation indicated must be respected. This
guarantees optimum grip and helps avoid ex-
cessive noise, wear and aquaplaning.
In the event of a flat tyre, a spare wheel with
an undetermined tread pattern or an oppo-
site tread pattern must be used and you must
drive carefully, as in these cases the tyres no
longer offer maximum performance.
Spare wheel
Spare wheel location*
Fig. 119 Luggage compartment: spare wheel.
The spare wheel is housed in a well under
the floor panel in the luggage compartment
and is secured by a special bolt ››› Fig. 119
.
T
ak
e out the tool box before removing the
spare wheel.
146
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