have the vehicle checked.
New wheels and tyres
New tyres
—Drive particularly carefully for the first 600 km(370 miles) with new tyres as the tyres have to be run in. Tyres that
have not been run in have reduced grip and braking efficiency (→ Handling wheels and tyres).
—Both wheels on an axle must be fitted with tyres of the same type, size, and the same tread pattern.
—The tread depth of new tyres may vary between tyre models and manufacturers due to different design features
and tread designs.
Replacing tyres
—Always replace tyres at least on an axle-by-axle basis (→ Handling wheels and tyres).
—Old tyres should only be replaced by tyres that have been approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for the
vehicle type.
—Replace old tyres only with tyres that have the same specifications – including width, diameter, load capacity and
maximum speed – as those approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for your vehicle and model.
—Never use tyres with an effective size that is larger than tyres approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Re-synchronising the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator must be resynchronised after changing one or more wheels. This also applies if the
wheels have been swapped, e.g. from the front to the rear (→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator).
WARNING
Corrosive liquids and other substances can cause visible and invisible damage to the tyres, which can cause the tyre
to burst.
● Always keep chemicals, oils, lubricants, fuel, brake fluid and other corrosive substances away from the tyres.
WARNING
New tyres will have to be run in as they will initially have reduced grip and braking effect.
● Drive particularly carefully for the first 600 km(370 miles) in order to prevent accidents and serious injury.
WARNING
Wheels must have the necessary freedom of operation. If the wheels do not have the necessary freedom of
operation, the tyre could rub on parts of the running gear, the vehicle body and the brake lines. This can lead to a
fault in the brake system and to tread separation and thus to a tyre bursting.
● The actual tyre size must not exceed the tyre dimensions of manufacturers approved by Volkswagen Commercial
Vehicles and must not rub on any vehicle body parts.
NOTICE
Do not damage the valves when fitting different tyres. Never drive without valve caps. This could cause damage to
the valves.
NOTICE
Always use a new valve set and set of seals when replacing or modifying the sensors for the Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System.
Old tyres should be disposed of properly and as required by
legislation.
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