These and other details about your vehicle can be
obtained from a Volkswagen (applies to some coun-
tries and some model variants).
Wheels
Tyres and rims
What you should be mindful of
NOTICE
Overview of tyre labelling
Explanation of tyre markings
e.g. 205/55 R 17 91 H
Protect tyres from contact with lubricants and
fuel.
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205 Tyre width in mm
55
R
17
91
H
Height/width ratio in %
Code letter for the type of tyre - Radial
Diameter of wheel in inches
Load index
Always store wheels or tyres in a cool, dry and,
where possible, dark place. Tyres without rims
should be stored in an upright position.
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Alloy rims can be damaged by grit.
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Speed symbol
Do not use light alloy rims with a polished surface
in wintry weather conditions or with snow chains
Load index
Causes of uneven tyre wear
The load index indicates the maximum permissible
load for each individual tyre.
— Improper tyre pressure
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92
615 kg
630 kg
— Driving style (e.g. fast cornering, rapid accelera-
tion and deceleration)
— Wheel alignment errors
— Incorrect wheel balancing
Speed symbol
The speed symbol indicates the maximum permissi-
ble speed for a vehicle fitted with tyres in the cate-
gory concerned.
Wheel changes
H
210 km/h
WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum permissible load
and speed for the mounted tires.
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Tread wear indicators
For uniform wear on all tyres, we recommend that
you change the wheels every 10,000 km according
to the schedule.
Advice for tyre assembly
— With directional tires, the correct direction of ro-
tation must be observed The direction of rotation
of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of
the tyre. The directional tread pattern usually ex-
ists on winter and all-season tyres.
— Always replace the tyres by the axle.
Wear indicators are located in the profile of the
tyres that display the permissible minimum tread
depth.
Additional information
Only fit radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling
circumference) and the same tread pattern on one
axle.
Markings on the walls of the tyres with the letters
TWI or other symbols (e.g. ) indicate the position
of the wear indicators.
Approved tyre sizes are listed in the technical vehicle
documentation.
A tyre is to be regarded as worn out when this wear
indicator is flush with the tread.
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