Get Wheels and tires -> Taking care of wheels and tires Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

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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Replace missing dust caps on the valves immediately.

Remove any objects provided they have not punctured the inside of the tire ⇒ Troubleshooting.

Pay attention to all warnings issued by the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ Troubleshooting the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System.

WARNING

Corrosive ﬂuids and materials can cause visible and invisible damage to the tires, which can cause the tires to fail.

This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.

Always keep chemicals, oils, grease, fuel, brake ﬂuid, and other corrosive materials away from the tires.

Storing tires

Only store tires in a cool, dry location that is as dark as possible.

Do not stand tires that are mounted on rims up vertically.

Protect tires that are not mounted on rims from dirt with suitable covers and store them standing on the tread surface.

Tires that are more than six years old

Tires age due to physical and chemical processes that affect their function. Tires that have been stored and unused for long

periods of time age more quickly than tires that are used continuously.

Volkswagen recommends replacing tires that are more than six years old with new tires. This even applies to tires that may

appear to be usable and whose tread depth is still greater than the minimum requirement ⇒

Winter and all season tires lose their characteristics to a large extent due to aging, regardless of the remaining tread depth.

The age of the tire can be determined based on the production date ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classiﬁcations .

WARNING

Old tires can suddenly lose air or rupture, particularly at high speeds.

This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.

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.

New tires

Drive particularly carefully during the ﬁrst 600 km (370 mi) with new tires because they must be broken in. Tires that have

not yet been broken in have reduced gripping abilities and braking efﬁciency ⇒

Only use tires with the same design and as close to the same construction, size (rolling circumference) and tread pattern

as possible on all four wheels.

The tread depth of new tires may vary between tire models and manufacturers due to different design features and tread

designs.

WARNING

New tires must be broken in because they have reduced traction and braking efﬁciency when they are new.

This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to serious accidents and fatal injuries.

Break in new tires. Drive carefully for the ﬁrst 600 km (370 miles).

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The size specifications for new tires may vary significantly from the actual tire dimensions for different tire brands.

Replacing tires

At a minimum, replace both tires on a single axle.

Only replace old tires with tires that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle model.

Never use tires whose size exceeds the measurement of tires that are approved by Volkswagen ⇒

Volkswagen Genuine tires

At the factory, the vehicle can be equipped with Volkswagen Genuine tires. These tires are marked with the

symbol and

are specially adapted for this vehicle. Volkswagen Genuine tires fulﬁll the highest standards of safety and driving

characteristics when used appropriately.

Recalibrating the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated each time one or more wheels is replaced. This also applies if the

tires are rotated, for example from front to back ⇒ How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .

WARNING

Wheels must have enough clearance from vehicle components. If there is not enough clearance, tires could rub against

components of the suspension, the body, and the brake lines.

This may cause the brake system to fail, the tread to separate, and the tire to rupture, resulting in serious accidents and

fatal injuries.

Only use tires with dimensions that do not exceed the dimensions of the tire brands approved by Volkswagen and

that do not rub against other components of the vehicle.

WARNING

Dirt can damage the valves and introduce leaks, causing the tire to lose air.

If the tire pressure is too low, the tire can heat up so much while driving that the tread separates or the tire ruptures, which

in turn can lead to serious accidents and/or fatal injuries.

Never drive without caps on the valves.

NOTICE

Driving over potholes and curbs can cause the tires to become deformed.

Damage to the tires and rims can result.

Avoid strong impacts and drive around obstacles where possible.

NOTICE

The valves may be damaged by dirt.

Never drive without caps on the valves.

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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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