The exterior style depends not only on the type of body color, some tuning elements, but also appearance wheels, and in particular - disks. However, the selection of these components should be approached not only from the point of view of aesthetic values, but also according to the size of the factory requirements. Skoda Octavia Liftback 1.4 (1Z) 2004-2013, as well as performance indicators. In the latter case, against the background of stamping, light-alloy metal products win to a large extent. However, financially, not every motorist can afford them.

More about the presented assortment

Regarding forged products alloy wheels in Moscow are inexpensive designs, but they are more expensive for motorists compared to steel rims. However, they are in great demand due to the possibilities of casting technology to produce real masterpieces in the style of light alloy products. Lightweight structures can become the main highlight of the exterior of the Skoda Octavia Liftback 1.4 (1Z) 2004-2013. They offer decent corrosion resistance, which is not the case with steel rims, and demonstrate excellent driving performance.

Light-alloy rims are made from aluminum or titanium alloy, which are valued due to their excellent physical and chemical properties. At the same time, in terms of strength, these alloyed metals are not particularly inferior to steel. WITH alloy wheels owners of Skoda Octavia Liftback 1.4 (1Z) 2004-2013 may not worry about the safety of speed indicators.

In addition, alloy wheels are valued for their fuel efficiency, which is ensured by their lightweight design and low rolling resistance. In addition, they have excellent thermal conductivity, which helps prevent the possibility of overheating of the brake and running systems. This property allows drivers to feel somewhat more confident in the safety of movement. Light-alloy products are balanced and have a high accuracy of geometric parameters.

Difficulties of choice

Such a wide range of drive offers, which are offered today by domestic and foreign manufacturers, create certain difficulties when buying components in Moscow. After all, sometimes brands for the same technical characteristics of products expose completely different prices. However, does the quality really correspond to the declared indicators?

On the website of the Wheels for Nothing online store, you can read various reviews from motorists who have already managed to evaluate in practice all the advantages and disadvantages of various wheels on the Skoda Octavia Liftback 1.4 (1Z) 2004-2013 and make your choice. You can also consult with competent managers of our store, who can not only choose for you best option wheels in terms of quality and cost, but will also answer all your questions.

When choosing discs, it is worth noting the importance of the quality factor of the roads on which you move. If you have to overcome extreme terrain difficulties on a daily basis, then it makes sense to give preference to only budget stamped components.

If you have a limited budget, you can always buy a more affordable, but no less high-quality replica. Moreover, today many brands create copies of the original wheels, which are in no way inferior in terms of performance to “native” parts.

Why is it worth buying discs from us in Moscow?

We offer not to waste time on a long search for reliable distributors of automotive components and order wheel parts in the Wheels for Free online store. We have a wide range of disc models of various types from time-tested manufacturers. We are sure that you will be satisfied with the quality of our service and directly with the purchased goods.

In the article:

— Tire and wheel sizes for the entire Skoda line,
- factory equipment and replacement options,
- general parameters of disks, dimension - bolts / nuts,
- rear wheel spoiler for Skoda - catalog number,
- rims - device and parameters, what is disk overhang,
- how to decipher the coded marking of rims?
- the dimensions of the disks that will definitely fit on the Skoda fl 2011 1.4. tsi,
- Do I need to change the bolts when switching from casting to stamping?
- we take out the rear wheel outward on the Skoda,
— how to blacken tires on your Skoda,

Skoda Octavia,
Skoda Octavia RS,
Skoda Fabia,
Skoda Roomster,
Skoda Superb,
Skoda Yeti.

Sizes of Tires and Wheels Skoda Octavia

Factory equipment - 195/65 R15

Replacement options

205/55 R16
205/60 R15
215/55 R16
225/40R18
225/45R17
235/35 R19

Disc Sizes

General disk settings

Factory equipment

6×15 ET47
6×16 ET50
6.5×16ET50

Replacement options

8×18 ET35
7.5×18 ET38
7.5x17ET35
7x17ET38
7×16 ET38
7×15 ET35
6.5×15 ET38
8×19 ET38

Tire and wheel sizes for Skoda Octavia RS

Tire dimensions

Replacement options

225/40 R18
235/35 R19

Disc Sizes

General disk settings

PCD: 5*112 Dia: 57.1mm Bolts/Nuts: 14*1.5

Factory equipment - 7 × 17 ET50

Replacement options

7.5x17ET45
7.5x18ET45
8×18 ET40
8×19 ET40

Tire and wheel sizes for Skoda Fabia

Tire dimensions

Factory equipment

165/70 R14
185/60 R14
195/55 R15
205/45 R16

Disc Sizes

General disk settings

Factory equipment
5×14 ET35
6×14 ET37
6×15 ET43

Tire and wheel sizes for Skoda Roomster

Tire dimensions

Factory equipment - 175/70 R14

Replacement options

185/65R14
195/55 R15
205/45 R16

Disc Sizes

General disk settings

PCD: 5*100 Dia: 57.1mm Bolts/Nuts: 14*1.5

Factory equipment - 5×14 ET42

Replacement options

6×14 ET38
6×15 ET38
6.5×15 ET38
6.5×16 ET38
7×15 ET35
7×16 ET35

Tire and wheel sizes for Skoda Superb

Tire dimensions

Factory equipment - 225/45 R17

Replacement options

Disc Sizes

General disk settings

PCD: 5*112 Dia: 57.1mm Bolts/Nuts: 14*1.5

Factory equipment

7x17ET45
tuning
8×18 ET40

Tire and wheel sizes for Skoda Yeti

Tire dimensions

Factory equipment

215/60 R16
225/50 R17

Replacement options

Disc Sizes

General disk settings

PCD: 5*112 Dia: 57.1mm Bolts/Nuts: 14*1.5

Factory equipment

6×16 ET50
7x17ET45

Rear wheel spoiler for Skoda - catalog number

1Z0 853 833 - Front left rear wheel spoiler
1Z0 853 834 - Front right rear wheel spoiler

Wheels that will definitely fit on the FL 11

Answer

7-17: 7,5-17;
Hub hole 57.1;
bolt pattern 5-112;
departure 45-50.
Tires 215-225×45.
The difference in departure is plus or minus 5.
If the hub hole is larger, you can buy centering rings.

They put 225-45-17 on the original discs from the Audi A6C6. The front wheels in width protruded beyond the mudguards and smeared all the sides with mud (and the car is white, but the roads are Russian, provincial). Finally removed.

Who unscrewed the licked wheel bolts on the original disks?

Pulled hard.
In general, if a normal key and a larger lever did not help, and the tire fitting shrugged, go to the service and weld on.

Do I need to change bolts when changing from casting to stamping?

If everything is original, then you do not need to change.

We take out the rear wheel out on the Skoda

How to take out the rear wheels a little outside, if you don’t like them too much in the arches.

We take into account that the car will quickly get dirty.
But if you really want to, put such spacers - up to 2 cm in the form of a metal washer.
It is placed between the hub and the wheel disk.
This brings the wheel out.
For the price - around 3 tr.
Attaching photo.

How to blacken tires on your Skoda?

A lot of funds, from expensive Hi Gear, to cheap:

• glycerol,
• cream paint for shoes Silver (for leather!, not for suede or nubuck),
• Silicone Grease,
• regular polish,
• cola + glycerin,
• special tire foam
• shoe polish is the cheapest for shoes.

Glycerin lasts until the first rain, and if carefully, then for a week.
Alignment: mix glycerin 50/50 with water, you can even have more water.
Dust does not stick, the price of glycerin is a penny. Spread with a regular sponge for dishes.

Hi-Gear (foam) - flows on disks and is uneconomical.
Black | Black from Soft99 - stupid shine / dust sticks, but it is also washed off easily / water comes off with a bang / resistant.
Doctor Wax restorer - natural color / almost (!) indifferent to dust / water runoff, though not certain. And not as resistant as Black.

Tire load index right choice

When buying winter or summer tires, I think that every motorist needs to know about the tire speed index and load index, because. All tires have their own parameters.

Important:
New tires must first be “run in”, as at first their grip on the road is not yet optimal. This fact must be taken into account during the first 500 kilometers and drive a car with increased caution.
The way tires are broken in affects their service life.

If you don’t know what speed and load the tires in which your car is shod are designed for, then there is no need to be surprised,
if problems arise when the set parameters are exceeded.

Disks

6J x R15 ET47 5 x 112 DIA57.1
6.5J x R15 ET50 5 x 112 DIA57.1
6.5J x R16 ET50 5 x 112 DIA57.1
7J x R17 ET54 5 x 112 DIA57.1

Tires

195/65 R15 91H/V
205/60 R15 91H/V
205/55 R16 91H/V/W
225/45 R17 91W

Designations:
J - disc width
R is the disk diameter
ET - wheel offset in mm
5x112:
5 - number of bolts
112- bolt spacing
DIA - diameter of the central hole

TIPS FOR SELECTING TIRES (from the manual)

The first parameter to be determined is tire size.

The instructions for your car should indicate the size that best suits your car. Given that many manufacturers recommend using tires with a wider profile in summer and narrower profiles in winter, several sizes may be indicated in the instructions. providing the safest mode of operation of the car.

Tires of recommended sizes have a certain circumference in outer diameter, and if you leave tires of a different size, this will lead to distortions in the odometer and speedometer readings. Depending on the conditions in which the tires will be used, their seasonality and tread pattern are selected.

By seasonality tires are divided into summer, winter and all-season.

Should not be exploited Winter tires in summer, as at elevated temperatures they become very soft. Such tires are summer time exposed rapid wear and do not provide a safe mode of operation of the car.
Summer tires in winter, on the contrary, become very stiff and do not provide good grip.

Please make sure that the tires you purchase comply with international and Russian standards. Tires passed
certification, are marked with the letter "E" (indicating compliance with European standards) or the inscription "DOT" (indicating compliance with American standards), and sometimes both of these markings may be present.

Regardless of international certification, all tires sold in Russia must have a certificate of conformity,
issued by the state standard of Russia, which conducts its own tests.

The seller must present the certificate at the first request of the buyer.

Although the tire load index is set with a margin, one should not neglect the established indicators and not load the car in excess of the permissible load.

Tire load index table

How to decipher the coded marking of rims

Wheel Parameters

A is the width of the rim, expressed in inches.
B– rim diameter rim, expressed in inches.
C– fixing hole placement diameter (PCD).
D– diameter of the central hole (DIA), mm.
E– disk offset, mm.
N- the number of mounting holes.
F- the edge of the seat.
H- type of hump (hump, eng.).
S is the inner surface of the disk.
X– X-factor, mm.

Let's analyze the marking car disk on the example of the following entry:
6½ J x 15 H2 5x100 ET45 d54.1

Deciphering the marking of discs for cars

6½ (rim width)– rim width A, measured in inches.
15 (rim diameter) is the diameter of the wheel rim B, measured in inches. This value is determined without taking into account the height of the rim flanges.
J (flank)- designation of the profile of the rim flanges F. J - the most common type. Also for cars car rims the following types take place: JJ, JK, K, B, D, P.
H2 (hump)– annular protrusions H on seat rims. Humps are designed to securely fix the sides tubeless tires during lateral influences, such as when cornering, preventing the outflow of air. The H2 index means that such protrusions are present on both sides of the rim (as opposed to the H index, which indicates the presence of a hump on only one side).

d54.1 (hub diameter)- diameter of the central hole D for the wheel hub (DIA), which is measured from the side of the mating plane. DIA is one of the most important indicators that determine the suitability of the rim to the car. The exact match of the diameters of the landing cylinder and the disc bore gives the absolute centering of the wheel. If these diameters do not match, then the final centering is provided by means of conical or spherical shapes at the mounting bolts / nuts and the corresponding holes of the auto disk. Also in this situation, centering rings are used.

As a rule, an exact fit is ensured when installing original discs automaker. The majority rims third-party manufacturers are equipped with sealing centering rings. This is due to factors such as the relative unification of disks and the reduction in the cost of their production - it is significantly cheaper to supply products with centering rings than to produce products that differ only in the diameter of the central hole in fractions of a millimeter.

Location of mounting holes

5x100– number N of holes for fixing bolts/nuts (5) and diameter C of their location (100mm). The diameter of the circle along which the holes are placed is called PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter).
Depending on the number of mounting holes, different coefficients are used to calculate the PCD parameter from the known distance between the holes (see figure below).

A- width between the centers of two adjacent holes, mm.
B– diameter of the conditional circle along which the centers of the mounting holes (PCD) are located, mm.

Mounting holes can have a decent tolerance in diameter, however, the bolt seating occurs unambiguously and absolutely in the center due to the tapered guides. Therefore, the minimum discrepancy between the centers of the holes at the disk and the hub means that only one bolt is provided with a tight fit - the rest are likely to be tightened skewed, excluding proper centralization. Thus, when the wheel rotates, we will have a runout - this is one, and the second is an additional "rotating" load on the bolts or nuts.

Important!
The installation of car rims with a PCD other than the nominal one is prohibited!

What can cause the deviation of this parameter from the given one?

A delta of a couple of millimeters, which is not noticeable to the eye and, it would seem, does not affect driving performance, can cause the disc mounting bolts to unscrew from the hubs while driving.
If you have any doubts or difficulties when choosing a disc for a car, in order to avoid incidental situations, it is better to entrust this task to a store consultant or a car service worker.

Disk offset

ET45(Einpress Tief, German; offset, English) – disk offset E: distance between the wheel disk attachment plane and the rim symmetry plane, mm. For each vehicle, this parameter is set by the manufacturer.

The disc offset can take both positive and negative values, depending on the position of the mating plane relative to the center line of the rim.
The positive offset of the disk corresponds to the design, in which the mating plane is located closer to outside rim than the median plane of the wheel rim. The reverse position indicates a negative value.

With a decrease in the value of ET along the numerical axis of coordinates, the wheels begin to protrude to the sides beyond the limits of the car body - the track becomes wider. An increase in offset leads to a narrower track. Usually, the delta allowed by the manufacturer is about ½ cm.
The ET parameter is optional and may be missing from the disc label.

Important!

By adhering to the recommended values, you ensure the safe position of the wheel in the wheel arch and the optimal load on the suspension and steering mechanism.
Increasing the disc overhang is unacceptable - this can lead to mechanical contact between the disc and elements brake system. Reducing the stem, although it allows you to achieve somewhat greater stability of the car, as well as the dubious pleasure of “hang out beautifully”, it entails an increase in the shoulder and, as a result, an overload of the hub and suspension mechanics.
Install wheels with offsets other than those recommended at your own risk!

X-factor (X-factor)- a very conditional indicator X, which determines the distance between the mounting plane of the rim and its rear surface. By itself, this space allows you to install discs on cars in which the elements of the brake system protrude beyond the mating plane.

Winter tires: Kapnor.
Took spikes.
For the winter, such tires, specifically in Moscow, there is no point in using them.
The roads are regularly very abundantly watered with chemical rubbish, from which the paintwork is corroded, therefore spikes are practically not needed.

Of the pros and cons of the above tires:

Noisy.
+ price/quality

What is praised:

Michelin, Kapnor, Dunlop, Continental, Yokohama, Bridstone

Tigar, a subsidiary of Michelin!
Nokian Nordman SX - practically does not make noise, keeps the road well.
Michelin starred 3. Quiet, goes well on the rut.
TOYO PROXES C1S - soft, quiet, holds water.

It all depends on how and where to travel.

You were lucky enough to become the owner of Skoda Octavia Liftback 1.6 MPI (1Z) 2004-2013 in Moscow and you are in search of high-quality and inexpensive tires for your vehicle? We invite you not to leave the online store "Wheels for nothing" and consider the options that we can offer. Our range of tires is more than just a catalog section. Through a long analysis and monitoring of needs Skoda owners Octavia Liftback 1.6 MPI (1Z) 2004-2013 we have formed a list of functional and productive wheels from various domestic and foreign brands at an affordable price.

A huge assortment includes safe and high-strength winter tires, wear-resistant summer tires, universal all-weather tires. Your choice of components of European, Asian and American production. All presented goods are certified and have a factory quality guarantee. Also in the catalog you can pick up models identical to the original wheels. Your car deserves comfort, quietness, reliability and excellent driving performance. Both cheap tires and premium class tires in Moscow can provide this list of properties. The tread of the original summer tires on the Skoda Octavia Liftback 1.6 MPI (1Z) 2004-2013 is endowed with minimalism, able to give acoustic comfort and smooth running. However, sooner or later it wears out or colds come, and there is a need to change the seasonality of the wheels.

Selection of the exact tire size Skoda Octavia Liftback 1.6 MPI (1Z) 2004-2013

Many tires for Skoda Octavia Liftback 1.6 MPI (1Z) 2004-2013 by appearance very similar to each other. It would seem that the tread pattern is the same, but the degree of its complexity is individual for each model. The same variant may have hundreds of subspecies, so choose summer tires, the price of which fits almost any budget, especially carefully, taking into account the smallest details. When buying new tires, consider:

make and dimensions of the vehicle;

weather conditions under which the car is operated;

driving type;

technical requirements specified in the data sheet;

quality of main roads;

maximum car weight when loaded.

Reliable summer tires You can buy a Skoda Octavia Liftback 1.6 MPI (1Z) 2004-2013 in Moscow right now, after making sure that the model you have chosen fully meets all the requirements of the car.

Winter tires

In the cold season, it is important that tires have high traction and grip properties with snowy and icy surfaces. In addition, the list of their characteristics should include:

• high strength;
• excellent cross;
• excellent resistance to slashing;
• durability;
• reinforced frame;
• optimal grip and braking efficiency.

You can also save and buy all season wheels for Skoda Octavia Liftback 1.6 MPI (1Z) 2004-2013. However, remember that they are only suitable for operation in regions with warm winters. In addition, in terms of performance, all-season tires are much inferior to winter and summer tires.

Quick sale of tires for Skoda Octavia Liftback 1.6 MPI (1Z) 2004-2013 in the Wheels for Free online store

The best competent specialists worked on the development of our online portal. Therefore, you are presented with a comfortable virtual version of the trading floor, where from model to model is a few clicks away.

For the entire range Skoda tires Octavia Liftback 1.6 MPI (1Z) 2004-2013 presents current democratic prices, as we work directly with manufacturers. You can order wheels of any season without leaving your home. What else could be easier?

In the process of manufacturing disk structures, leading manufacturers take into account the individual needs of customers. The modern design of the product is not just another obligatory element of the car, but its real decoration. over the creation of new design solutions Qualified specialists who embody their extraordinary ideas into reality work. In the production of high-quality structures, great attention is paid not only to performance, design, but also to quality. Engineers take into account all the nuances to ensure maximum safety on the roads when driving in various climatic conditions.

Certified item for Skoda cars Octavia A5 has successfully passed all possible tests and tests. After testing the designs at the factory, specialists release products for sale with an official guarantee. To quickly select a product, you must first indicate the year of manufacture of the vehicle, and then the engine size. After that, the car owner must decide on the size of the structure. Guided by these indicators, you can easily select the appropriate components. The following options are on the market today:

Rims for Skoda Octavia A5

• factory equipment (original tires);
• alternative options (replicas);
• tuning models.

Alloy wheels for the Skoda Octavia A5 are distinguished by a variety of design solutions, which allows the car owner to choose a kit based on the exterior of a particular car. An important advantage The latest development is light weight. Thanks to this indicator, dynamics are significantly improved and rolling resistance is reduced, which has a positive effect on fuel economy.

Note!

When choosing products, it is important to know that the sizes must fully comply with the values ​​\u200b\u200bspecified in the service instructions. Otherwise, even a specialist will not be able to put the wheel on the hub, and if it does, it can cling to the chassis elements during rotation.

How to choose products

Choice of designs for Skoda Octavia A5

The disks on the Octavia A5 are quite powerful developments. These products are chosen for their own safety. They are equipped with an improved version of the braking system. However, it should be remembered that the pads must be changed in time as soon as they wear out a little. But unfortunately, many people forget about changing discs depending on the season.

Original wheels for the Skoda Octavia A5 have the following characteristics:

• Thickness of a forward brake disk - 25 mm.
• The minimum thickness of the front structure is 22 mm.
• Thickness of a back brake product - 10 mm.
• The minimum thickness of the rear product is 8 mm.

Good quality wheels on the Octavia A5 are quite suitable for city driving or going out of town. Price policy similar designs, in contrast to the cost of disks for other cars in the same class, is relatively low.

Along with the original developments on domestic market presented big choice alternative manufacturers. In this option, the main thing is to decide on the desired criteria. So, the most popular replacement for the original designs are models from the manufacturer ATE.

This Alternative option the most economical. Products of this series are in no way inferior in quality to the original designs. The original development can be installed on your own car if the driver prefers to drive at low speed.

Since most of the braking load is on the front axle, ATE has developed structures for it with improved and more durable characteristics. These discs are cheaper than the original ones. In the production of new developments at the plant, quality materials, innovative technologies. As a result, braking performance has been improved. In addition, the discs endure overheating.

Sizes and parameters of rims for Skoda Octavia Tour A5

Dimensions of auto products

Most motorists who plan to change shoes or change wheels and tires to other sizes are wondering what size wheels fit the Skoda Octavia A5.

When choosing a wheel or alloy wheel, you need to pay attention standard sizes(diameter, product width, offset, hub hole, number of bolt holes and their distance), as well as the characteristics of the vehicle as a whole.

Note!

Non-standard tire or rim sizes lead to changes in vehicle performance for the worse.

Disks	Tires
6J x 15 ET47 5×112 DIA57.1	195/65 R15 91H/V
6.5J x 15 ET50 5×112 DIA57.1	205/60 R15 91H/V
6.5J x 16 ET50 5×112 DIA57.1	205/55 R16 91H/V/W
7J x 17 ET54 5×112 DIA57.1	225/45 R17 91W

Parameters

Main parameters of the product

In addition to the material and method of production of the structure, you should ask about the mounting width of the rim, as well as the bore diameter. It is necessary to determine how these indicators are indicated:

• J - width in inches;
• 15, 16, 17 - diameter in inches;
• 5×112 - the number of bolts (5) and the diameter of the circle on which the mounting holes are located - PCD in mm (112);
• ET - reach in mm;
• DIA - diameter of the central hole in mm.

The original Draconis 6.5J x 16 ET 50 wheel for 205/55 R16 tires looks great on all types of cars.

In appearance, it is difficult to distinguish the dimensions of the developments. They look at R17 although they have 16 dimensions. These developments provide security for wet pavement. Skoda Replay SK105 6.5×16/5×112 D57.1 ET50 is New episode from the manufacturer Skoda.

Why is it important to choose original wheel designs for the Octavia A5

Installation of original wheel structures

Any owner of the Skoda Octavia A5 is thinking about replacing standard rubber and disks. You need to familiarize yourself with the factory wheel sizes determined by the manufacturer and prescribed in the technical documentation. It should be noted that low-profile tires 225/45 R17 are intended primarily for sports Skoda modifications Octavia A5 RS with a powerful 200-horsepower turbo engine.

The main parameter when choosing auto disks for Skoda Octavia is the presence of mounting holes. Many also pay attention to the diameter of the central hole.

It is important to note that Skoda parameters Octavia do not depend on the shape of the body (hatchback, sedan, station wagon, etc.).

On Skoda Octavia, you can install designs R15, R16, R17, R18, R19, R20 (taking into account the year of manufacture of the car and equipment).

In conclusion, it should be noted that when choosing products, it is necessary to pay attention to design, strength, size, as well as performance characteristics. Many disks on the Skoda Octavia A5 cannot be restored after damage. Therefore, it is very important to choose the type of structure in advance in order to avoid unpleasant consequences.

Skoda Octavia A5- car brand, which is part of the concern "Volkswagen Group". The model was produced from 2004 to 2013, after which it was replaced by a newer modification.

The release of an updated version in 2009 did not affect the change in tire and wheel sizes. They are also interchangeable with each other.

What original discs are installed by default on the Skoda Octavia A5

Common parameters	The size
Tire R15	195/65 R15
--/--	205/60 R15
Bolt	14*1.5
PCD	5*112
Dia	57.1 mm
Rim	6Jx15 5/112 ET 47
--/--	6.5Jx ET 38
--/--	7JxET 35
Rim diameter	14 / 15
Construction type	R - radial

Any other dimensions other than the above are considered non-original (non-standard). Installation of parts, assemblies under the personal responsibility of the owner, as this leads to a change in a number of specifications, namely:

• Controllability;
• Road grip;
• Sharpness and responsiveness of the steering wheel;
• Decreased/increased hydroplaning;
• Comfort of movement;
• Noise level;
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle;
• Tread wear rate.

Permissible sizes of disks, tires, for Skoda Octavia A5

Name	Wheel / tire size
Rim	6Jx16 5/112 ET 50
--/--	6.5J (ET50)
--/--	7Jx (ET 38)
--/--	7Jx (ET 38)
--/--	7.5Jx (ET 35)
--/--	7.5Jx185 (ET38)
--/--	8Jx18 5 (ET 35)
--/--	8Jx195 (ET 38)
freelance tires	215/65 R16
--/--	205/50R16
--/--	215/55 R17
--/--	2125/50 R18
--/--	225/45 R19
Rim diameter	14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 /20
Construction type	R - radial

• During maintenance, check the geometry, wheel balance on a special diagnostic stand. If deviations are found, restore the integrity of the structure;
• In the event of cracks, dents on the rim, immediately contact the service station for prevention;
• Avoid bumps in the road at high and medium speeds. Regardless of the material, workmanship, the disk will be deformed, the tightness will be broken;
• Keep an eye on the pressure in the tires, it should not be lower / higher than recommended by the manufacturer. In case of deviation pump up;
• Switch to summer/winter mode in time. This means that in summer the pressure in the tire is higher by 0.15 atm, in winter it is lower by the same amount. The parameters are indicated in the vehicle operating instructions;
• Tighten the nuts on the rim with a torque wrench. Excessive tightening contributes to the breakage of the studs, weak - emergency, unscrewing the wheel.

In dry, sunny weather, cast aluminum wheels are the least susceptible to damaging external influences. But in slush, ice, when the road is strewn with various chemicals, the rim is most susceptible to corrosion. This provokes peeling of the paint, the destruction of the molecular composition.

Wash the wheels as they get dirty. Since it is unlikely that it will be possible to wash it with a rag, use high-pressure compressors. Equipment of this class is available at many service stations, workshops, service centers.

Systematic polishing allows you to get rid of scratches, scuffs. Pre-clean the wheel of dirt, dry thoroughly, and then treat with a chemical. Wipe several times with a microfiber cloth.

Store the wheels in a raised position without touching each other. Pre-clean them, dry them, wrap them in cellophane.

Some motorists practice to apply an aerosol to the surface before conservation. However, this is a purely personal decision of the owner.

Deciphering the tire markings on the Skoda Octavia A5

Factory-made tires have the following markings on their sidewalls:

• Width;
• height;
• Rim diameter;
• Construction type designation;
• Load index;
• Speed ​​index;
• Reinforcement of sidewalls, lamellas, if required by technical specifications;
• Name of the country of origin;
• DOT - encrypted code of the manufacturer according to the international specification;
• Outside designation for asymmetric tyre;
• M&S - marking indicating the purpose of rubber for use on slippery surfaces, in slush, on loose snow;
• An eight-digit code indicating compliance with the ESE standard;
• Tire type: chamber, tubeless;
• Construction detail;
• Name of the brand, company;
• Model;
• Data on the permissible maximum load and pressure.

Some features of the marking of American tires

With the European alphanumeric designation of rubber, disks, the driver encounters much more often than with the American one. When choosing and buying Supplies often there are difficulties with understanding the size, dimensions, diameter, thickness, height.

• "P" - exclusively for the passenger class;
• "LT" - category "C", commercial vehicles;
• 5 R16: typical designation American tire, disk.

Where, 32 is the outside diameter in inches. 11.5 - width in inches, R - radial design, 16 - inside diameter (inch).

• XL on sidewalls: Reinforced tire with nylon inserts to prevent damage while riding;
• Extra Load: index maximum load. For example, 92 is equal to 680 kg. Exceeding the specified boundary range is not desirable, as it can lead to deformation, rupture of the disk, tire;
• All Season: the designation familiar to us from the European class, denoting all-weather, operation in any weather;
• * (snowflake): for the use of rubber at low temperatures, on snow, ice, slippery surfaces. The absence of a pictogram allows you to use the tire as a summer tire;
• Pictogram (umbrella): for wet surfaces;
• Outside: asymmetric tires. It is important to consider this factor during installation. Incorrect installation leads to deformation of the tread, its rapid wear, damage to the sipes;
• RSC (RunFlat System Component): the ability to continue driving the car with maximum speed 80 km / h with a flat tire;
• Rotation: The direction of the tread. Consider this factor when installing. The arrow always points in the "forward" direction;
• Tubeless: tubed / tubeless type;
• Reinforced: rubber layering in manufacturing;
• Temperature: heat resistance class, elasticity at high temperatures;
• Treadwear: recommended mileage;
• TWI (Tread Wear Indiration): rubber wear indicator. As a rule, it is indicated by red, yellow, green markers. Green - safe, yellow - acceptable, red - replacement;
• DOT: manufacturer code.

Subject to a moderate driving style, compliance with speed modes the average resource of using a tire is 70,000 km. Cast, aluminum wheels nurse up to 150,000 km.

Installation of freelance equipment, mechanisms is not always expedient and effective. Get advice from experts first, read the requirements of the instruction manual. The book indicates the maximum permissible sizes of tires, disks.

During the factory warranty period technical means interfering with the operation of nodes, assemblies is not desirable. In case of emergency, use the services of certified service stations, workshops, ateliers.