WARNING
Tires age even if they are not being used and can fail suddenly,
especially at high speeds, causing loss of vehicle control, acci-
dents, 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.
Always dispose of old tires in accordance with legal require-
ments.
Wheel rims
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS
The design of the wheel bolts is matched to the factory-installed
wheels. If different wheels are installed, wheel bolts with the right
length and bolt head shape must be used. This helps to ensure that
wheels can be mounted securely and that the brakes will work cor-
rectly ⇒ꢀ Changing a wheel.
In most cases, you cannot use wheel bolts from a different vehicle.
Even wheel rims from the same model may not fit properly.
Tires and wheel rims approved by Volkswagen have been matched
precisely to your vehicle model and contribute considerably to good
handling and safe vehicle performance.
Tightening torque
Wheel bolts must always be installed with the correct tightening
torque ⇒ꢀ Changing a wheel. The required tightening torque for your
vehicle's wheel bolts is 88 ft-lbs (120 Nm). After changing a wheel,
the bolt torque must be checked as soon as possible with an accurate
torque wrench. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an author-
ized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Wheel rims with bolted rim rings
Wheel rims with bolted rim rings have several parts. The parts are
bolted together with special screws in a special process. This helps to
ensure that they will work properly, prevent leaks, run true and safely.
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