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Wheels and tyres 325
Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
About your tyres and wheels
The tyres of a vehicle are the components which are subjected to most stress
and are the most underestimated. Tyres are very important, as the support
offered by their narrow surface is the only point of contact between the
vehicle and the road.
The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre pressure, driving style, the care
they receive and the correct fitting.
The tyres and wheel rims are an essential part of the vehicle's design. The
tyres and rims approved by SEAT are specially matched to the characteristics
of the vehicle and our critical to good road holding and safe handling.
Avoiding damage to tyres and wheels
x If you have to drive over a kerb or similar obstacle, drive very slowly and
as near as possible at a right angle to the kerb.
x Inspect the tyres regularly for damage (punctures, cuts, cracks, dents).
x Remove any foreign bodies found on the outside of the tread provided
they have not passed through the wall of the tyre page 330.
x The instructions for tyre control systems should always be observed.
x Replace damaged or worn tyres as soon as possible page 330.
x Regularly check tyres for non-visible damage page 330.
x Never exceed the maximum permitted speed or loads specified for the
type of tyre fitted on your vehicle page 333.
x Do not allow tyres to come into contact with aggressive substances,
grease, oil, fuel or brake fluid .
x Lost valve caps should be replaced immediately.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
Tyres with directional tread pattern have been designed to operate best when
rotating in only one direction. An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the
direction of rotation on tyres with directional tread page 333. Always
observe the direction of rotation indicated when mounting the wheel. This
guarantees optimum grip and helps to avoid aquaplaning, excessive noise
and wear.
If the tyre is mounted in the opposite direction of rotation, drive with extreme
caution, as the tyre is no longer being used correctly. This is of particular
importance when the road surface is wet. Change the tyre as soon as possible
or remount it with the correct direction of rotation.
Interchanging tyres
To ensure that the wear is equal on all tyres the wheels should be changed
round from time to time according to the system fig. 182. All the tyres will
then last for about the same time.
SEAT recommends you take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the
tyres changed.
Tyres that are over 6 years old
Tyres are subject to an ageing process as a result of physical and chemical
processes. This may affect their performance. Tyres which are stored for long
periods of time without being used, harden and become more fragile than
tyres which are in constant use.
Fig. 182 Diagram for
changing wheels
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