Only use tires that are more than six years old if absolutely necessary and drive with extreme caution if doing so,
even if the tires have never been used.
Replace worn or damaged tires immediately.
WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not tightened enough to meet the specification, the wheel bolts and consequently the wheel could
come loose while driving. Exceeding the tightening specification could damage the wheel bolts and threads.
Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly or missing could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to serious
accidents and fatal injuries.
Always tighten the wheel bolts to the correct tightening torque. If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the
wheel bolts with the lug wrench and then have the tightening torque checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Never drive with missing or loose wheel bolts.
Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.
Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub. Even when tightened to the specification, the
wheel bolts could become loose while driving.
Ensure the wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs are clean, easy to move and free of oil and grease.
Never loosen the bolts on rims with a bolted rim ring.
WARNING
Improper installation of the tires on the rim can result in damage to the rim and cause tires to suddenly lose air or go flat
while driving.
This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.
Always have tires installed on the rim by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Taking care of wheels and tires
Handling tires
Preventing damage to the tires
Always drive over curbs and other low obstacles slowly and at a right-angle so that both front wheels come into contact
with the obstacle at the same time.
Check the tire pressure regularly.
Check tires regularly for damage, e.g. punctures.
Never exceed the load index and maximum speed of the tire ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classifications .
Have damaged or worn rims replaced immediately ⇒ Troubleshooting.
Protect tires from coming into contact with corrosive materials such as grease, oil, gasoline, and brake fluid
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