Get Wheels and Tyres -> Vehicles fitted with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Guide for Volkswagen Caddy SUV Fifth Generation (2020-2025)

Storing tyres

—Always store tyres in a cool, dry and dark place if possible.Do not store tyres mounted on the rim vertically.

—Any tyres not fitted on wheel rims should be kept in suitable sleeves to protect against dirt and should be stored

vertically (standing on the tread).

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→

—All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size, and the same tread pattern.

Replacing tyres

—Always replace tyres at least on an axle-by-axle basis.

—Old tyres should only be replaced by tyres that have been approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for the

vehicle type.

—Never use tyres with an effective size that is larger than Volkswagen-approved tyres.

Re-synchronising the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator

The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator must be resynchronised after changing one or more wheels. This also applies if the

wheels have been swapped, e.g. from the front to the rear (→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator).

Vehicles fitted with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

If you wish to replace factory-fitted wheels, make sure that the new wheels are equipped with sensors that are

compatible with the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (→ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System).

— Drive the vehicle at a speed of over approx. 25 km/h(15 mph) for an extended period so that the new wheels can

be detected.

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 on the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (→ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System).

WARNING

Corrosive liquids and other substances can cause visible and invisible damage to the tyres, which can cause the tyre

to burst.

● Always keep chemicals, oils, lubricants, fuel, brake fluid and other corrosive substances away from the tyres.

WARNING

Even if they have not been used, old tyres can suddenly lose pressure or burst, especially at high speeds, and thus

cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Avoid using tyres that are more than six years old. If you have no alternative, drive slowly and with extra care at

all times.

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

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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.

NOTICE

Avoid heavy impacts and drive round obstacles whenever possible. Tyres can be deformed by potholes and curb

edges especially. This can cause damage to the tyres and wheels.

NOTICE

Do not damage the valves when fitting different tyres. Never drive without valve caps. This could cause damage to

the valves.

Old tyres should be disposed of as required by

legislation.

If the spare tyre is not the same as the tyres that are mounted on the car - for example in the case of winter

tyres or a temporary spare wheel - only use the spare tyre in the event of a breakdown for a short period of

time and drive with extra care. Refit the normal road wheel as soon as possible.

Tyres that have been approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles are guaranteed to have the dimensions

that are suitable for the vehicle. In the case of other tyres, the tyre seller must provide a certificate from the

tyre manufacturer stating that the tyre is also suitable for the vehicle. This certificate must be stored in a safe

place in the vehicle.

Wheel rims and wheel bolts

Wheel rims, tyres and wheel bolts have be adjusted to the vehicle type. If different wheel rims are fitted, the correct

wheel bolts with the correct length and correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. This ensures that the brakes work

properly and that the vehicle drives quietly and safely.

For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to use the wheels from other vehicles. This can also apply to wheels

of the same vehicle type.

The tightening torque of the wheel bolts must be checked regularly with a properly functioning torque wrench.

(→ Wheel bolts).

Wheel bolts

The correct wheel bolts must be used for all vehicle types; these bolts must always be tightened with the correct

tightening torque (→ Wheel bolts).

Wheel rims with bolted rim rings or trim elements

Rims with bolted-on rings or trim elements consist of several components. These components are joined together

using special bolts. Damaged wheel rims must be replaced and must always be repaired by a qualified workshop.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.

Wheel rims identification

In some countries, new wheel rims must contain information on certain properties. The following information may

appear on the wheel rim:

—Seal of conformity.

—Rim size.

—Name of manufacturer or brand name.

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