WARNING
Worn tires are dangerous and can cause loss of vehicle control
including serious personal injuries.
Never drive a vehicle when the tread on any tire is worn down
to the wear indicators, replace them sooner.
Worn tires do not grip the road properly, especially on wet
roads, increasing your risk of “hydroplaning” and loss of con-
trol.
Worn tires reduce the ability of your vehicle to handle well in
normal and difficult driving situations and increase braking dis-
tances and the risk of skidding.
Tire wear and damage
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS
Wheel rim and tire damage is often difficult to see. Unusual vibra-
tions or pulling to one-side can be an indication of tire damage ⇒ꢀ
.
If you suspect tire damage, immediately reduce speed!
Check tires and wheel rims for damage.
If a tire is damaged, do not drive any farther. Get expert assistance.
If no external damage is visible, slowly and carefully drive to the
nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer, authorized Volkswagen Ser-
vice Facility, or other qualified workshop and have the vehicle
checked.
Objects embedded in the tire
If embedded objects have penetrated to the inside of the tire, do
not remove them! If objects are stuck in the tread grooves of the tire,
they can be removed.
If necessary, change the damaged wheel ⇒ꢀChanging a wheel. If
necessary, get professional assistance to change the wheel.
Check tire pressure and adjust if necessary.
Tire wear
Tire wear depends on several factors, including:
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