Avoid damaging wheel rims
—Missing hubcaps can lead to damage to the wheel rims and wheel bolts.
Fit missing hubcaps before every journey.
—Drive over kerbs and other low obstacles slowly and at right angles so that the two front wheels come into contact with the obstacle
at the same time.
—Replace missing dust caps on the valves immediately.
—Check the tyre pressure regularly.
Wheel rims with bolted rim rings or trim elements
Rims with bolted-on rim 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 only by a correspondingly qualified workshop. Volkswagen
recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.
Wheel rim identification
In some countries, new wheel rims must contain information on certain properties. The following information may be provided on the
wheel rim:
—Seal of conformity.
—Rim size.
—Name of manufacturer or brand name.
—Date manufactured (month/year).
—Country of origin.
—Production number.
—Raw materials batch number.
—Product code.
WARNING
The use of unsuitable or damaged wheel rims can impair vehicle safety and cause accidents and serious injury.
● Use only wheel rims that have been approved for the vehicle.
● Check the wheel rims regularly for damage and replace them if necessary.
WARNING
Incorrect loosening and tightening of the bolts on wheel rims with bolted-on rim rings can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.
● Never loosen the bolts on wheel rims with bolted-on rim rings.
● Have all work on wheel rims with bolted-on rings carried out by a correspondingly qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends
using a Volkswagen dealership.
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