Damage to tyres and wheel rims is often hidden →
.
If you suspect that a wheel is damaged, slow down immediately and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Pulling to one side or unusual vibrations
The vehicle pulls to the left or right when driving or there are unusual vibrations. This can be a sign of tyre damage or inadequate tyre
pressure.
Check the tyres.
Slow down immediately and stop as soon as the traffic situation permits and it is safe to do so.
1. Check the tyres and wheel rims for damage.
2. Do not drive on if a tyre is damaged.
3. Changing a damaged wheel (→ Changing a wheel). Seek expert assistance if necessary.
seal damaged wheel with the breakdown set and inflate (→ Breakdown set).
4. If there is no visible damage, drive slowly and cautiously to the next suitably qualified workshop in order to have the vehicle
checked. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Foreign body embedded in the tyre
A foreign body is embedded in the tyre or between the tread blocks.
Vehicles with mobility tyres: leave the foreign body in the tyre and go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using
an authorised Volkswagen repairer. A sealant applied to the inside of the tyre tread encloses the foreign body and seals the tyre
temporarily.
1. Leave the foreign body in the tyre if it has entered the inner tyre. Foreign bodies that are stuck between the tyre tread blocks can
be removed.
2. Changing a damaged wheel (→ Changing a wheel). Seek expert assistance if necessary.
seal damaged wheel with the breakdown set and inflate (→ Breakdown set).
3. Check and adjust the tyre pressure.
4. Go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Tyres lose grip
The vehicle suffers from loss of grip when cornering and breaks away. The braking distance is longer and the traction control system
(TCS) and anti-lock brake system (ABS) intervene earlier.
The tyres may be worn so much that they can no longer guarantee sufficient grip (→ Tread depth and tread wear indicators).
1. Drive slowly and cautiously to the next suitably qualified workshop in order to have the vehicle checked. Volkswagen
recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Wheel bolts are difficult to undo
The wheel bolts can corrode over the course of time. This makes it difficult to undo the wheel bolts.
1. Seek expert assistance or drive slowly and cautiously to the next suitably qualified workshop in order to have the vehicle checked.
Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
WARNING
If you notice unusual vibration or the car pulling to one side while the vehicle is in motion, this may indicate that one of the tyres is
damaged.
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