Get Wheels and tires -> Handling rims Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

NOTICE

The valves can be damaged when replacing wheels.

Do not let wheels that you have removed fall on the rim.

Always dispose of old tires correctly and according to regulations.

If the spare wheel is different from the regular vehicle wheels, e.g. in the case of winter tires or a temporary spare wheel,

only use the spare wheel temporarily and in the event of a breakdown, and drive especially carefully. Replace the compact

spare wheel with a regular wheel as soon as possible.

Using tires approved by Volkswagen ensures that the dimensions will fit correctly on your vehicle. If other tires are used,

the seller must provide a certificate from the tire manufacturer stating that the tires are suitable for the vehicle. Keep the

certificate stored safely in the vehicle.

Handling rims

Preventing damage to the rims

Missing hubcaps can cause damage to the rims and wheel bolts.

Always install missing hubcaps before driving.

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.

Replace missing dust caps on the valves immediately.

Check the tire pressure regularly.

Rims with bolted rim ring or accent elements

Rims with a bolted rim ring or accent element consist of multiple pieces. These pieces are connected together with special

bolts. Damaged rims must be replaced and may only be repaired by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Rim identiﬁcation

In some countries, new rims must include information about certain properties. The following information may be on the rim:

Seal of conformity

Rim size

Manufacturer or brand name

Production date (month/year)

Country of origin

Serial number

Raw material batch number

Commodity code

WARNING

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Using unsuitable or damaged rims can impair driving safety and cause accidents and serious injuries.

Only use rims permitted for the vehicle.

Check the rims regularly for damage and replace them if necessary.

WARNING

Loosening and tightening bolts incorrectly on rims with bolted rim rings can cause severe accidents and death.

Never loosen the bolts on rims with a bolted rim ring.

Have all procedures on rims with bolted rim rings performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Maintaining wheels and tires

Checking the tire pressure

Incorrect tire pressures negatively affect vehicle handling and can cause increased tire wear or even a ﬂat tire ⇒

. Above

all, the correct tire pressure is especially important when driving at high speeds.

Check the tire pressure at least once a month.

Check the tire pressure only when tires are cold. The speciﬁed tire pressure only applies to a cold tire. The tire pressure

on warm tires is higher than on cold tires. Therefore, never release air from a warm tire to adjust the tire pressure.

Always adjust the tire pressures to the vehicle load ⇒

After adjusting tire pressures, always screw the caps on the valves and note the information about the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS).

Always use the tire pressures speciﬁed on the label. Never exceed the maximum tire pressure speciﬁed on the side of th

tire.

If the size of the tires installed at the factory differs from the details on the identiﬁcation label or on the tire pressure label,

the correct tire pressure must be determined.

Fig. 175 On the driver door pillar: Tire inflation pressure label.

The tire inﬂation pressure label indicates the correct tire inﬂation pressure for approved tires and is located on the driver door

pillar ﬁg. 175. The factory-installed tires can be winter, summer or all-season tires.

An incorrect tire pressure can cause increased tire wear, negatively affect driving behavior and damage tires. Compliance with

the correct tire pressure is very important, particularly when driving at high speeds.

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