Get Wheels and tires -> Troubleshooting Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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.

For vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the system must be recalibrated after changing to winter tires ⇒ 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

245/65 R 17

7 1/2 J x 17 ET 31

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.

On vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the system must be reprogrammed after snow chains are mounted ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

Troubleshooting

Damage to tires and rims can often occur where it is not visible ⇒

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

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.

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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 System (TPMS)

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 various parameters, including rolling circumference, of all four tires using ABS sensors (indirect measurements) while the vehicle is in motion.

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.

If the tire pressure has been correctly adjusted on all four tires, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be re-calibrated ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Th

adapts the reference pressure to the current tire pressure.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System

may not react at ﬁrst or may not react at all when you are driving in a sporty manner, or on snow-covered or unpaved

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