2017-2024 Volkswagen Arteon 4 Door Wheels and tires -> Rims, tires and wheel bolts User Manual
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Wheels and tires  
Introduction  
Tires are the part of the vehicle that are under the most demand yet are the most underestimated. Tires are extremely important, because the small running surface  
on the tires is the only point of contact that the vehicle has with the road.  
The tire and rim combinations approved by Volkswagen are specifically designed for each other.  
The service life of the tire depends on the tire pressure, the driving style, the way the tires are handled, and correct mounting of the tire.  
Rims, tires and wheel bolts  
Rims, tires, and wheel bolts are determined based on the vehicle model. Whenever another rim is installed, the wheel bolts to be used must have the correct length  
and bolt head shape. This ensures that the brakes can work correctly and that the vehicle drives smoothly and safely. For technical reasons, standard rims from  
other vehicles cannot be used. Under certain circumstances, this may even apply to rims for the same vehicle model. You must consult a suitably qualified  
professional to replace rim/tire combinations. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
The correct wheel bolts must always be used for each vehicle model, and these bolts must always be tightened to the correct torque ⇒ Wheel bolts.  
WARNING  
New tires or tires that are old, worn, or damaged cannot provide the maximum vehicle control and braking effect.  
Handling wheels and tires incorrectly can reduce driving safety and cause accidents and serious injuries.  
For all four wheels, use only radial tires of the same design, size (rolling circumference), and tread pattern.  
You must break in new tires because they have reduced traction and braking efficiency when they are new. To reduce the risk of accidents and serious  
injuries, drive carefully during the first 370 miles (600 km).  
Regularly check the tire pressure when the tires are cold and always maintain the specified pressure. If the tire pressure is too low, the tire can heat up so  
much while driving that the tread separates or the tire ruptures.  
Check the tires regularly for damage and wear.  
Never drive with tires that are damaged (punctured, cut, cracked, or bulging) or worn. Driving with tires in this condition can cause tire blowouts,  
accidents, and serious injuries. Replace worn or damaged tires immediately.  
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed and tire load specified for the tires fitted to your vehicle.  
The effectiveness of the driver assistance systems and the braking assistance systems depends on tire traction.  
If there are unusual vibrations or if the vehicle pulls to one side while driving, stop immediately and check the wheels and tires for damage.  
To reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, accidents, and serious injuries, never loosen the bolts on rims with a bolted rim ring.  
Do not use any wheels or tires if you do not know how they have been used in the past. Used wheels and tires may be damaged, even if this damage is  
not visible, and could lead to tire damage, tire failure or loss of vehicle control.  
Old tires can lose pressure suddenly at high speeds or fail and cause accidents and serious injuries. This is true even if the tires have not been used yet.  
Only use tires that are more than six years old if absolutely necessary and drive with extreme caution if doing so.  
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.  
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.  
WARNING  
Improper installation of the tires on the rim can cause tires to suddenly lose air or go flat while driving and damage the rim. This can cause accidents and fatal  
injuries.  
Always have tires installed on the rim by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends  
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Taking care of wheels and tires  
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Handling tires  
Preventing damage to the tires  
Always drive over curbs and other low obstacles slowly and at a right-angle so that both front wheels come into contact with the obstacle at the same time.  
Check the tire pressure regularly.  
Check tires regularly for damage, e.g. punctures.  
Never exceed the load index and maximum speed of the tire ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classifications.  
Have damaged or worn rims replaced immediately ⇒ Troubleshooting.  
Protect tires from coming into contact with corrosive materials such as grease, oil, gasoline, and brake fluid  
Replace missing dust caps on the valves immediately.  
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Remove any objects provided they have not punctured the inside of the tire ⇒ Troubleshooting.  
Pay attention to all warnings issued by the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ Troubleshooting the Tire Pressure Monitoring System .  
WARNING  
Corrosive fluids and materials can cause visible and invisible damage to the tires, which can cause the tires to fail.  
Always keep chemicals, oils, grease, fuel, brake fluid, and other corrosive materials away from the tires.  
Storing tires  
Only store tires in a cool, dry location that is as dark as possible.  
Do not stand tires that are mounted on rims up vertically.  
Protect tires that are not mounted on rims from dirt with suitable covers and store them standing on the tread surface.  
Tires that are more than six years old  
Tires age due to physical and chemical processes that affect their function. Tires that have been stored and unused for long periods of time age more quickly than  
tires that are used continuously.  
Volkswagen recommends replacing tires that are more than six years old with new tires. This even applies to tires that may appear to be usable and whose tread  
depth is still greater than the minimum requirement ⇒  
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Winter and all season tires lose their characteristics to a large extent due to aging, regardless of the remaining tread depth.  
The age of the tire can be determined based on the production date ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classifications.  
WARNING  
Old tires can lose pressure suddenly at high speeds or fail and cause accidents and serious injuries. This is true even if the tires have not been used yet.  
Only use tires that are more than six years old if absolutely necessary and drive with extreme caution if doing so.  
New tires  
Drive particularly carefully during the first 370 mi (600 km) with new tires because they must be broken in. Tires that have not been broken in yet have reduced  
gripping abilities and braking efficiency ⇒  
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Only use tires with the same design and as close to the same construction, size (rolling circumference) and tread pattern as possible on all four wheels.  
The tread depth of new tires may vary between tire models and manufacturers due to different design features and tread designs.  
WARNING  
New tires must be broken in because they have reduced traction and braking efficiency when they are new.  
To reduce the risk of accidents and serious injuries, drive carefully during the first 370 miles (600 km).  
The size specifications for new tires may vary significantly from the actual tire dimensions for different tire brands.  
Replacing tires  
At a minimum, replace both tires on a single axle.  
Only replace old tires with tires that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle model.  
Never use tires whose size exceeds the measurement of tires that are approved by Volkswagen  
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Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
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When replacing the factory-installed wheels, make sure the new wheels are equipped with sensors that are compatible with the TPMS ⇒ Tire Pressure  
Monitoring System.  
You must drive for a little while at a speed above approximately 15 mph (25 km/h) for the new wheels to be detected.  
When replacing or reinstalling the sensors, Volkswagen recommends always using a new valve set and seal set.  
Additional information about the TPMS ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System.  
WARNING  
Tires must have enough clearance from vehicle components. If there is not enough clearance, tires could rub against components of the suspension, the body,  
and the brake lines, which can cause the brake system to fail, the tread to separate, and the tire to fail.  
The actual dimensions of the tires must not exceed the dimensions of the tire manufacturers approved by Volkswagen, and the tires must not rub against  
other components of the vehicle.  
NOTICE  
Avoid strong impacts and drive around obstacles where possible. The risk of tire damage is especially great if driving over potholes and curbs. Damage to the  
tires and rims can result.  
NOTICE  
Do not damage the valves when replacing tires. Never drive without caps on the valves. The valves could be damaged.  
NOTICE  
When replacing or modifying the sensors, a new valve set and seal set must always be used.  
Always dispose of old tires correctly and according to regulations.  
If the spare wheel is different from the regular vehicle wheels, e.g. in the case of winter tires or a temporary spare wheel, only use the spare wheel temporarily  
and in the event of a breakdown, and drive especially carefully. Replace the compact spare wheel with a regular wheel as soon as possible.  
Using tires approved by Volkswagen ensures that the dimensions will fit correctly on your vehicle. If other tires are used, the seller must provide a certificate  
from the tire manufacturer stating that the tires are suitable for the vehicle. Keep the certificate stored safely in the vehicle.  
Handling rims  
Preventing damage to the rims  
Missing hubcaps can cause damage to the rims and wheel bolts.  
Missing hubcaps can cause damage to the rims and wheel bolts.  
Always install missing hubcaps before driving.  
Always drive over curbs and other low obstacles slowly and at a right-angle so that both front wheels come into contact with the obstacle at the same time.  
Replace missing dust caps on the valves immediately.  
Check the tire pressure regularly.  
Rims with bolted rim ring or accent elements  
Rims with a bolted rim ring or accent element consist of multiple pieces. These pieces are connected together with special bolts. Damaged rims must be replaced  
and may only be repaired by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Rim identification  
In some countries, new rims must include information about certain properties. The following information may be on the rim:  
Seal of conformity  
Rim size  
Manufacturer or brand name  
Production date (month/year)  
Country of origin  
Serial number  
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Raw material batch number  
Commodity code  
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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