Get Wheels and tires -> Wheels and tires in snow and ice Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

Tire Wear when Driving with a Sporty Driving Style

Driving quickly around curves, rapid acceleration, and heavy braking increase tire wear.

If you drive with a sporty driving style, check the tread depth every 5000 to 10,000 km (approx. 3107 to 6214 miles).

Tread wear indicator in tires

Fig. 177 In the tread grooves: wear indicator.

The tread wear indicator is 1.6 mm (1/16 in) above the base of the tread ﬁg. 177. Markings on the sides of the tire indicate th

location of the tread wear indicator ﬁg. 177.

The tread wear indicator indicates if a tire is worn out. At the latest, the tire must be replaced if the tread depth is worn down to

the tread wear indicator.

When you check the tread depth, you must check the wear indicators of all tread grooves.

WARNING

Worn tires are a safety risk and make it difﬁcult to control the vehicle well. They increase the braking distance and the risk

of skidding.

Worn tires have signiﬁcantly less grip. Particularly on wet roads, the vehicle is more likely to “hydroplane”.

Worn tires could cause loss of vehicle control, serious accidents and death.

Replace tires with new tires when the tires are worn down to the tread wear indicator.

Wheels and tires in snow and ice

Winter tires

Summer tires offer very little holding force on icy or snowy roads. Winter or all-season tires improve vehicle handling and

braking performance in winter road conditions. Volkswagen recommends using winter tires on the vehicle at temperatures

below +7 °C (+45 °F) or in winter road conditions. This also applies to vehicles with all-wheel drive (4MOTION).

The effectiveness of winter tires or all-season tires is greatly reduced when the tire tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm

(approx. 5/32 in).

The following applies when using winter tires:

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Follow all applicable laws in the country of operation.

Use winter tires on all four wheels at the same time.

Only use in winter road conditions.

Only use the tire sizes permitted for the vehicle.

Only use winter tires that have the same belt construction, size, and tread pattern.

Follow the speed restriction based on the speed rating.

Speed restriction

Winter tires have a speed restriction based on their speed rating ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classiﬁcations .

A speed warning can be set in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment System under the Tires menu.

On V winter tires, the speed restriction and required tire pressure depend on the engine. Always ask an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about the permitted speed and required tire pressure.

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

WARNING

In winter road conditions, do not let the improved driving characteristics of winter tires tempt you to take safety risks, as

otherwise you may lose control of the vehicle, resulting in serious injuries.

Adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions.

When temperatures are above +7 °C (+45 °F), summer tires provide better vehicle handling. There is less road noise, the

tires wear more slowly, and economy is better.

For vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the system must be recalibrated after changing to winter tires ⇒ Ho

the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works.

The speed limit and tire load of winter tires may differ from those of summer tires.

You can contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for permitted winter tire

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

Snow chains

Note the legal requirements and the permitted maximum speed when driving with snow chains.

Snow chains improve driving and braking handling when on roads covered with ice or snow.

Snow chains may only be mounted on the front wheels and only on the following tire/rim combinations:

Tire size

Rim

215/55 R17

7 J x 17 ET45

If possible, use ﬁne-mesh snow chains that include a chain lock no larger than 11 mm (approx. 7/16 in).

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for more

information about wheel, tire, and snow chain sizes. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer o

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Snow chains may only be used on tire/rim combinations that are approved for snow chain operation.

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If using snow chains, remove the wheel covers and rim accent rings before mounting the snow chains. However, the wheel

bolts must be covered with caps for safety reasons. Caps can be obtained from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

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

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Using snow chains on the compact spare tire or collapsible spare tire

Using snow chains on the compact spare tire or collapsible spare tire is not permitted for technical reasons.

1. If a front tire is ﬂat, mount the compact spare tire or collapsible spare tire on the rear axle.

2. Replace the damaged front wheel with the removed rear wheel. Pay attention to the running direction when doing this.

Volkswagen recommends attaching the snow chains before mounting the wheel.

WARNING

Using unsuitable snow chains or installing snow chains incorrectly can cause serious accidents and death.

Always use the correct snow chains.

Only use snow chains on the tire/rim combinations approved by Volkswagen.

Follow the installation instructions provided by the snow chain manufacturer.

Never drive faster than intended according to the speciﬁcations of the snow chain manufacturer or permitted by law

when snow chains are mounted.

NOTICE

If snow chains are used on routes that are not snowy, they will impair the driving characteristics, damage the tires, and be

quickly destroyed.

Remove snow chains when driving on roads without snow.

NOTICE

Snow chains that come into contact with the rim directly can scratch or damage the rim.

To prevent damage, use snow chains with integrated rim protection.

On vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the system must be reprogrammed after snow chains are mounted

⇒ How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .

Troubleshooting

Damage to tires and rims can often occur where it is not visible ⇒

If you suspect that a wheel is damaged, slow down and stop as soon as trafﬁc allows and it is safe to do so.

Vehicle pulls to one side or unusual vibrations

The vehicle pulls to the left or right when driving, or there are unusual vibrations. This could indicate tire damage or too low a

tire inﬂation pressure.

Check the tires!

Slow down immediately and stop the vehicle as soon as the trafﬁc situation allows and it is safe to do so.

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1. Check the tires and rims for damage.

2. Do not continue driving if there is tire damage.

3. Replace the damaged wheel ⇒

Introduction. If necessary, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

4. If no exterior damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility to have the vehicle checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Foreign object stuck in the tire

A foreign object is stuck in the tire or between the tread segments.

1. If an object has punctured through to the inside of a tire, leave the object in place. Objects stuck between the tire tread

segments can be removed.

2. Replace the damaged wheel ⇒

Introduction. If necessary, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

3. Check and adjust the tire pressure.

4. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Tires lose traction

The vehicle loses traction when driving along curved stretches, and swerves. The braking distance is longer and the anti-slip

regulation (ASR) and the anti-lock brake system (ABS) take control earlier.

The tire may be too worn down to guarantee sufﬁcient traction ⇒ Monitoring the tread depth.

1. Go slowly and carefully to the nearest suitably qualiﬁed professional to have the vehicle checked. Volkswagen

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

Wheel bolts can only be undone with diﬃculty

Wheel bolts can corrode over time. This means that the wheel bolts can only be undone with difﬁculty.

1. Contact professional assistance, or drive slowly and carefully to the nearest qualiﬁed professional to have the vehicle

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

Facility.

WARNING

Unusual vibrations or the vehicle pulling to one side while driving may indicate tire damage.

Tire damage could cause loss of vehicle control, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Slow down immediately and stop the vehicle as soon as the trafﬁc situation allows and it is safe to do so.

Check the tires and rims for damage.

Never continue driving with damaged tires or rims. Instead, seek professional assistance.

If no exterior damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the vehicle checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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