New wheels and tyres
New tyres
—Drive particularly carefully for the first 600 km(370 miles) with new tyres as the tyres have to berun in. Tyres that
have not been run in have reduced grip and braking effect →
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—All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size(rolling circumference) and the same tread
pattern.
—The tread depth of new tyres may vary, according to the type and make of tyre and the tread pattern.
Replacing tyres
—Tyres should be replaced at least in pairs and not individually(i.e. both front tyres or both rear tyres together)→
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—Old tyres should only be replaced by tyres that have been approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for the
vehicle type. Make sure that the tyres used are correct in respect of size, diameter, load-carrying capacity and
maximum speed.
—Never use tyres with an effective size that is larger than tyres approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Larger wheels could rub against the body or other parts of the vehicle.
Additional information for vehicles fitted with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
If you wish to replace factory-fitted wheels, please ensure that the new wheels are equipped with sensors that are
compatible with the factory-fitted Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. New wheels with sensors are detected and
integrated into the system. The vehicle must be left stationary for at least 20 minutes after a tyre is fitted and then
driven at a speed of over approx. 25 km/h (15 mph) for an extended period so that the new tyre can be detected.
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System can also be reactivated manually (→ Tyre monitoring systems).
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that a new valve set and set of seals be used every time the sensors
are replaced or modified. Further information is available from a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership.
If tyres with dimensions other than those defined by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for the vehicle and model are
used, the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System must be reprogrammed with the new tyre pressure values. Further
information is available from a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership.
If you use wheels that do not have a sensor, or have non-compatible sensors, the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
will not detect them. The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System will then not be able to measure tyre pressures. A fault is
displayed or the system is switched off.
Further information about the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, how it works and what you need to know (→ Tyre
monitoring systems).
WARNING
New tyres will have to be run in as they will initially have reduced grip and braking effect.
● Drive particularly carefully for the first 600 km(370 miles) in order to prevent accidents and serious injury.
WARNING
Wheels must have the necessary freedom of operation. If the wheels do not have the necessary freedom of
operation, the tyre could rub on parts of the running gear, the vehicle body and the brake lines. This can lead to a
fault in the brake system and to tread separation and thus to a tyre bursting.
● The actual tyre size must not exceed the tyre dimensions of manufacturers approved by Volkswagen Commercial
Vehicles and must not rub on any vehicle body parts.
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