The vehicle handling is better if summer tyres are fitted at temperatures above +7°C(+45°F). The rolling
noise is quieter, the tyre wear lower and the energy efficiency higher.
In vehicles with Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system must be re-synchronised after changing from
summer tyres to winter tyres or vice versa (→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator).
On vehicles with Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, winter tyres must be fitted with compatible sensors for
the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System to ensure the system works properly (→ Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System). If the dimensions of the winter tyres are different from those of the summer tyres and require a
different tyre pressure, the tyre pressure values for the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System must be adjusted
(→ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System).
You can find out about permitted winter tyre sizes from a correspondingly qualified
workshop.
Snow chains
Please heed legislation and also the permitted speed when driving your vehicle with snow chains.
On icy or snow-covered roads, snow chains will not only improve traction, but also braking response.
Snow chains may be fittedonly to the front wheels. They may be fittedonly to the following tyre and wheel
combinations:
Tyre size
Wheel
Type of snow chains to use
205/65 R16 C
6 1/2 J x 16 ET 51 or 6 1/2 J
x 16 ET 52
215/65 R16 C
215/60 R17 C
6 1/2 J x 16 ET 51 or 6 1/2 J
x 16 ET 52
Only fine-linked snow chains that add no more than
about 15 mm (37/64 in).
7 J x 17 ET 55 or 7 J x 17
ET 56
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that you ask a correspondingly qualified workshop for information
about appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain sizes.
Remove hubcaps and trim rings before fitting snow chains→ . For safety reasons cover caps must then be fitted
over the wheel bolts. Caps are available from a correspondingly qualified workshop.
Using snow chains with fitted temporary spare wheel or collapsible spare wheel
For technical reasons, snow chains must not be used on the temporary spare wheel or collapsible spare wheel
(→ Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel).
1. In event of a flat tyre on one of the front wheels, fit the temporary spare wheel or collapsible spare wheel on
the rear axle.
2. Replace the damaged front wheel with the removed rear wheel. Note the direction of rotation.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends fitting the snow chains before mounting the wheel on the vehicle.
WARNING
The use of snow chains that are unsuitable for your vehicle or the incorrect installation of snow chains can cause
accidents and serious injuries.
● Always use the correct snow chains.
● Observe the installation instructions provided by the snow chain manufacturer.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted speed when snow chains are fitted.
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