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ꢀ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Tire and wheel handling

Wheel rims

New and replacement tires

Tire inflation pressure

Tire inflation pressure in cold tires

Tread depth and tread wear indicators

Tire wear and damage

Spare wheel or compact spare wheel

Tire labeling

Winter tires

Snow chains

Glossary of tire and loading terminology

Tires and vehicle load limits

Determining the correct load limit

UTQG classification

Volkswagen recommends that all work on tires and wheels be done

by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Ser-

vice Facility. They are familiar with the technical requirements and

recommended procedures, have the necessary special tools and

spare parts, and can properly dispose of old tires.

More information:

Transporting

Trailer towing

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Braking and parking

Exterior care and cleaning

Vehicle tool kit

Consumer information

Wheel trim

Changing a wheel

WARNING

New tires or tires that are old, worn or damaged cannot provide

maximum control and braking performance.

Improper care and handling of tires and wheels can reduce

driving safety and cause accidents and severe injuries.

Install only radial tires of the same make, the same dimen-

sions (tread circumference), and similar tread profile on all

4 wheels.

New tires tend to be slippery and must be broken in. Always

drive with special care for the first 350 miles (560 km) to help

reduce the risk of losing control, a collision, and serious per-

sonal injuries.

Check tire inflation pressure regularly when the tires are cold

and always maintain the prescribed tire pressure. Low tire

pressure can cause tires to get too hot, resulting in tread sepa-

ration, sudden loss of pressure, and blowouts. Tires with ex-

cessively low pressure flex (bend) more, which can cause the

tire to overheat and fail suddenly without warning.

Check tires regularly for wear and damage.

Never drive with worn or damaged tires (for example, tires

with punctures, cuts, cracks, blisters, or bumps). Driving with

worn or damaged tires can lead to loss of vehicle control, sud-

den tire failure including blowouts and sudden deflation, crash-

es, and serious personal injuries.

Have worn or damaged tires replaced immediately.

Never exceed the maximum speed rating or the maximum

load rating of the tires on your vehicle.

The effectiveness of the driver assistance systems and the

braking support systems depends on the tire traction.

If you notice unusual vibration or if the vehicle pulls to one

side when driving, always stop as soon as it is safe to do so

and check the wheels and tires for damage.

To reduce the risk of losing control, crashes, and serious

personal injuries, never loosen the bolts on wheels with bolted

rim rings.

Never mount used tires on your vehicle if you are not sure of

their past use. Old, used tires and wheels may have damage

that cannot be seen that can lead to sudden tire failure and loss

of vehicle control.

Tires age even if they are not being used and can fail sudden-

ly, especially at high speeds, causing loss of vehicle control,

accidents, and severe personal injuries. Tires that are more

than 6 years old can be used only in an emergency and even

then only with special care and at low speed.

For technical reasons it is usually not possible to use wheel rims

from other vehicles. Even wheel rims from the same model may not fit

properly. Check with an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility if necessary.

Tire and wheel handling

Fig. 110 Tire rotation diagram.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Tires may be the least appreciated and most abused parts of a motor

vehicle. Tires are very important, since their small patches of rubber

are the only contact between your vehicle and the road.

Maintaining correct tire pressure, making sure that your vehicle and

its tires do not have to carry more weight than they can safely handle,

and regularly inspecting tires for damage (such as cuts, slashes, ir-

regular wear, and overall condition) are the most important things that

you can do to help avoid sudden tire failure, including tread separa-

tion and blowout.

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