2017-2024 Volkswagen Arteon 4 Door Wheels and tires -> Maintaining wheels and tires User Manual
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WARNING  
Using unsuitable or damaged rims can impair driving safety and cause accidents and serious injuries.  
Only use rims permitted for the vehicle.  
Check the rims regularly for damage and replace them if necessary.  
WARNING  
Loosening and tightening bolts incorrectly on rims with bolted rim rings can cause accidents and serious injuries.  
Never loosen the bolts on rims with a bolted rim ring.  
Have all procedures on rims with bolted rim rings performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen  
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Maintaining wheels and tires  
Tire pressure  
Checking the tire pressure  
Check the tire pressure at least once a month.  
Check the tire pressure only when tires are cold. The specified tire pressure only applies to a cold tire. The tire pressure on warm tires is higher than on cold  
tires. Therefore, never release air from a warm tire to adjust the tire pressure.  
Always adjust the tire pressures to the vehicle load ⇒  
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After adjusting tire pressures, always screw the caps on the valves and note the information about the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).  
Always use the tire pressures specified on the label. Never exceed the maximum tire pressure specified on the side of the tire.  
Fig. 179 On the driver door pillar: Tire inflation pressure label.  
The correct tire pressure for the tires fitted at the factory can be found on a label on the B-pillar of the driver door fig. 179. The factory-installed tires can be winter  
summer or all-season tires.  
An incorrect tire pressure can cause increased tire wear, negatively affect driving behavior and damage tires. Compliance with the correct tire pressure is very  
important, particularly when driving at high speeds.  
The specified tire pressure is given for a cold tire. For warm tires, the pressure is higher.  
Never reduce the pressure of a warm tire in order to reach the specified value. This will cause the actual pressure when the tire is cold to be too low.  
WARNING  
Incorrect tire pressures can cause tires to suddenly lose air or go flat while driving. This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.  
If the tire pressure is too low, the tire can heat up so much while driving that the tread separates or the tire ruptures.  
Excessive speeds and vehicle loads can cause overheating, sudden tire damage (including tire blow-outs), and separation of the tread, which can then  
result in loss of vehicle control.  
An incorrect tire pressure shortens the service life of the tire and negatively affects driving behavior.  
Check the tire pressures regularly, at least once a month and also before driving long distances.  
All tires must always be inflated to the correct pressure based on the load.  
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Never reduce the tire pressure when tires are warm.  
NOTICE  
When positioning the tire pressure gauge, make sure it is not tilted at the valve stem. If it is, it could damage the tire valve.  
Always make sure all valve caps are fully tightened when driving.  
Tire pressures that are too low increase fuel consumption.  
Tire inflation pressure for cold tires  
Tire pressure  
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a
r
Model  
Size designation  
psi  
32  
35  
38  
35  
38  
42  
60  
kPA  
220  
240  
260  
240  
260  
290  
420  
2
.
245/45 R18 96H  
245/40 R19 94H  
245/35 R20 95H xl  
245/45 R18 96H  
245/40 R19 94H  
245/35 R20 95H xl  
T125/70 R18  
2
2
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Arteon front wheel drive  
4
2
.
6
2
.
4
2
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Arteon all-wheel drive  
(4MOTION)  
6
2
.
9
4
.
Compact spare wheel  
2
Details of the correct tire pressure are located on the tire pressure label on the driver's door pillar. If the details on the tire pressure label differ from the details in the  
Manual, the details on the tire pressure label apply.  
Monitoring the tightening torque  
The correct wheel bolts must always be used for each vehicle model, and these bolts must always be tightened to the correct torque. The wheel bolt tightening  
torque must be checked regularly with a functional torque wrench. In addition, the tightening torque must be checked immediately after each wheel change with a  
functional torque wrench. If the wheel bolts are not tightened enough to meet the specification, the wheel bolts and rims could come loose while driving. Exceeding  
the tightening specification could damage the wheel bolts and threads.  
Wheel bolts that are corroded and difficult to turn must be replaced and the threads in the wheel hub must be cleaned before checking the tightening torque. Never  
grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub.  
Wheel bolt tightening specification  
The tightening torque of the wheel bolts is specified in the chapter on replacing wheels → page , Wheel bolts.  
WARNING  
If the wheel bolts are not tightened correctly or are missing, the wheels could become loose and lead to loss of vehicle control, accidents, and serious injuries.  
Never drive with missing or loose wheel bolts.  
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Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.  
Always tighten the wheel bolts to the correct tightening torque. If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the wheel bolts with the lug wrench and then  
have the tightening torque checked as soon as possible by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen  
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub. Even when tightened to the specification, they could become loose while driving.  
Replacing tires  
Fig. 180 General example: Diagram for rotating the wheels.  
To ensure that the tires wear evenly, rotating the tires regularly according to the diagram is recommended fig. 180. This will allow the tires to have approximately t  
same length of service life.  
Volkswagen recommends having the wheel replacement carried out by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen  
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Monitoring the tread depth  
Tread depth  
Most driving situations require a tire tread that is as deep as possible. All tires, or at least tires on the same axle, must have an even tread depth  
in particular to wet or wintry road conditions.  
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In most countries, the legal minimum tread depth is 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). This is measured in the tread grooves next to the wear indicators. Observe any other  
legal regulations in force in the country in which you are driving.  
Note the legal requirements in the applicable country for minimum tread depths on winter tires and all-season tires.  
Tire wear  
Tire wear depends on various factors:  
Driving style.  
Wheel balancing.  
Running gear alignment.  
Driving quickly around curves, rapid acceleration, and heavy braking increase tire wear.  
An imbalance can occur while driving, which can be noticed by uneven steering. Tire imbalances also affect tire wear. In these situations, have the wheels balanced  
again.  
Incorrect wheel alignment impairs driving safety and increases tire wear. If there is high degree of tire wear, have the wheel alignment checked by an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facility.  
Tread wear indicator in tires  
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Fig. 181 Tire tread: tread wear indicator.  
The tread wear indicator indicates if a tire is worn out. At the latest, the tire must be replaced if the tread depth is worn down to the tread wear indicator.  
The tread wear indicator is 1.6 mm (1/16 in) above the base of the tread fig. 181. Markings on the sides of the tire indicate the location of the tread wear indicator  
fig. 181.  
WARNING  
Worn tires are a safety risk and can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and lead to serious injuries.  
You must replace tires with new tires at the latest when the tires are worn down to the wear indicator.  
Worn tires have significantly less grip, especially on wet roads, and the vehicle is more likely to “hydroplane”.  
Worn tires reduce the driver’s ability to control the vehicle well in normal and difficult driving situations, and they increase the braking distance as well as  
the risk of skidding.  
Wheels and tires in snow and ice  
Winter tires  
Summer tires offer very little holding force on icy or snowy roads. Winter or all-season tires improve vehicle handling and braking performance in winter road  
conditions. Volkswagen recommends using winter tires on the vehicle at temperatures below +45 °F (+7 °C) or in winter road conditions. This also applies to  
vehicles with all-wheel drive (4MOTION).  
The effectiveness of winter or all-season tires is greatly reduced when the tire tread is worn down to a depth of 3/16 in (4 mm).  
The following applies when using winter tires:  
Follow all applicable laws in the country of operation.  
Use winter tires on all four wheels at the same time.  
Only use in winter road conditions.  
Only use the tire sizes permitted for the vehicle.  
Only use winter tires that have the same belt construction, size, and tread pattern.  
Follow the speed restriction based on the speed rating ⇒  
Speed restriction  
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Winter tires have a speed restriction based on their speed rating ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classifications.  
A speed warning can be set in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment System under the Tires menu.  
On V winter tires, the speed restriction and required tire pressure depend on the engine. Always ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facility about the permitted speed and required tire pressure. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized  
Volkswagen Service Facility.  
WARNING  
Do not be tempted into taking safety risks due to the improved vehicle handling that the winter tires provide in winter conditions.  
Exceeding the speed limit for the winter tires may lead to sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control.  
Never ignore the speed limit for the winter tires fitted to your vehicle, even if the permissible maximum speed for the vehicle is higher.  
Never exceed the maximum load for the winter tires fitted to your vehicle.  
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Adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
When temperatures are above +45 °F (+7 °C), summer tires provide better vehicle handling. There is less road noise, the tires wear more slowly, and economy  
is better.  
Winter tires fitted to vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System must have sensors that are compatible with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System to ensure  
that the system functions correctly ⇒ Troubleshooting the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If the dimensions of the winter tires do not match the dimensions of the  
summer tires and require a different cold tire pressure, you will need to adapt the tire pressures for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ Tire Pressure  
Monitoring System.  
You can contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for permitted winter tire sizes. Volkswagen recommends  
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Snow chains  
Note the legal requirements and the permitted maximum speed when driving with snow chains.  
Snow chains improve driving and braking handling when on roads covered with ice or snow.  
Snow chains may only be mounted on the front wheels and only on the following tire/rim combinations:  
Tire size  
Rim  
7 J x 17 ET 3  
8
215/55 R 17  
If possible, use fine-mesh snow chains that include a chain lock no larger than 13.5 mm (17/32 in).  
Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for more information about wheel, tire, and snow  
chain sizes. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Snow chains may only be used on tire and rim combinations that are approved for snow chain operation.  
If using snow chains, remove the wheel covers and rim accent rings before mounting the snow chains. However, the wheel bolts must be covered with caps for  
safety reasons. Caps can be obtained from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an  
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Using snow chains on the compact spare tire or collapsible spare tire  
Using snow chains on the compact spare tire or collapsible spare tire is not permitted for technical reasons.  
1. If a front tire is flat, mount the compact spare tire or collapsible spare tire on the rear axle.  
2. Replace the damaged front wheel with the removed rear wheel. Pay attention to the running direction when doing this.  
Volkswagen recommends attaching the snow chains before mounting the wheel.  
WARNING  
Using unsuitable snow chains or installing snow chains incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.  
Always use the correct snow chains.  
Follow the installation instructions provided by the snow chain manufacturer.  
Never drive faster than permitted when snow chains are mounted.  
NOTICE  
Remove snow chains when driving on roads without snow. Otherwise, snow chains can impair handling and damage the tires, and the chains will quickly  
be destroyed.  
Snow chains that come into contact with the rim directly can scratch or damage the rim. Volkswagen recommends using snow chains with integrated rim  
protection.  
2) Not for vehicles with adaptive chassis control (DCC) ⇒  
Introduction.  
Troubleshooting  
Damage to tires and rims can often occur where it is not visible ⇒  
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If you suspect that a wheel is damaged, slow down and stop as soon as traffic allows and it is safe to do so.  
Vehicle pulls to one side or unusual vibrations  
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The vehicle pulls to the left or right when driving, or there are unusual vibrations. This could indicate tire damage or too low a tire inflation pressure.  
Check the tires!  
Slow down immediately and stop the vehicle as soon as the traffic situation allows and it is safe to do so.  
1. Check the tires and rims for damage.  
2. Do not continue driving if there is tire damage.  
3. Replace the damaged wheel ⇒  
Introduction. If necessary, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for  
assistance.  
4. If no exterior damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the  
vehicle checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Foreign object stuck in the tire  
A foreign object is stuck in the tire or between the tread segments.  
On vehicles with run-flat tires (AirStop® tires): leave the object in the tire and contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Sealant that has been applied to the inside of the  
tire running surface will surround the object and seal the tire temporarily.  
1. If an object has punctured through to the inside of a tire, leave the object in place. Objects stuck between the tire tread segments can be removed.  
2. Replace the damaged wheel ⇒  
Introduction. If necessary, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for  
assistance.  
3. Check and adjust the tire pressure.  
4. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or  
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Tires lose traction  
The vehicle loses traction when driving along curved stretches, and swerves. The braking distance is longer and the anti-slip regulation (ASR) and the anti-lock  
brake system (ABS) take control earlier.  
The tire may be too worn down to guarantee sufficient traction⇒ Monitoring the tread depth.  
1. Go slowly and carefully to the nearest suitably qualified professional to have the vehicle checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Wheel bolts can only be undone with difficulty  
Wheel bolts can corrode over time. This may mean that the wheel bolts can only be undone with difficulty.  
1. Contact professional assistance, or drive slowly and carefully to the nearest qualified professional to have the vehicle checked. Volkswagen recommends  
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
WARNING  
Unusual vibrations or the vehicle pulling to one side while driving may indicate tire damage.  
Slow down immediately and stop the vehicle as soon as the traffic situation allows and it is safe to do so.  
Check the tires and rims for damage.  
Never continue driving with damaged tires or rims. Instead, seek professional assistance.  
If no exterior damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have  
the vehicle checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems  
Introduction  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
(TPMS) warns the driver if tire pressures  
are too low.  
The following Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are available for this vehicle:  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
Monitors tire pressures using pressure sensors on every tire valve (direct measurements). The tire valves are made of metal.  
The reference pressure for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is the recommended tire pressure for the tires installed at the factory when the tires are cold at  
maximum load. The reference pressure corresponds to the details on the tire pressure label ⇒ Tire pressure.  
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