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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