Get Wheels and tyres -> Tyre pressure Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Tyre size.

Note: check the tyre pressure when the tyres are cold.

Rim size.

Tyre pressure for the tyres on the front axle.

Tyre pressure for the tyres on the rear axle.

Tyre pressure for partial load.

Tyre pressure for full load.

Fig. 2 On the driver door pillar 1 : tyre pressure sticker

(alternatively on the inside of the fuel flap).

The sticker shows the correct tyre pressure for approved tyres.

The appearance of the sticker may differ between vehicles. It may include additional tyre sizes.

The wrong tyre pressure will have a negative effect on the vehicle's response and leads to high levels of wear or even

a burst tyre → . The correct tyre pressure is particularly important at high speeds.

Checking the tyre pressure

The tyre pressure should be checked regularly, at least once a month and before every long journey. Always check all

the tyres, including the spare if fitted. The tyre pressure should be checked more frequently in colder regions, but

only if the vehicle has not been moved beforehand. The tyre pressure tester must function correctly.

—Always check the tyre pressure when the tyres are cold. The specified tyre pressure applies to cold tyres. Tyre

pressure is always higher in warm tyres than it is in cold tyres. For this reason, never reduce the pressure in warm

tyres to adjust the tyre pressure.

—Always adjust the tyre pressure to the load level.

—After adjusting the tyre pressures, always screw the caps onto the valves and observe the information on the tyre

monitoring system.

—Always use the tyre pressure specified on the sticker. Never exceed the maximum tyre pressure which is given on

the sidewall of the tyre

WARNING

Incorrect tyre pressure may cause the tyre to suddenly lose pressure or burst while the vehicle is in motion. This can

cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.

● If the tyre pressure is too low, it is possible that the tyre temperature will increase to such an extent when driving

that the tread peels off and the tyre bursts.

● Driving too fast and overloading the vehicle can cause overheating, sudden tyre damage including tyre bursts and

detachment of the tread surface, which may result in you losing control of the vehicle.

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● If the tyre pressure is too low, the tyres will wear prematurely and the car will not handle well.

● Check tyre pressures regularly, at least once a month and before every long journey.

● The pressure in all tyres must always be appropriate to the vehicle load.

● Never reduce the increased tyre pressure of warm tyres.

NOTICE

● When attaching the tyre pressure gauge, ensure that you do not position it at an angle to the valve stem. This can

damage the tyre valve.

● Always make sure that all valve caps are fully screwed on while driving.

Underinflated tyres will result in increased fuel

consumption.

Tread depth and wear indicators

Fig. 1 Tyre tread: tread wear indicators.

Tread depth

Most driving situations require the highest possible tread depth. All tyres should have an even tread depth on at least

one axle. This is especially true in wet or wintry road conditions.

In most countries, the legally permissible minimum tread depth is reached at 1.6 mm(1/16 in) residual tread -

measured in the tread grooves next to the wear indicators (observe deviating country-specific legal regulations).

Observe any country-specific legal requirements relating to the permissible minimum tread depths for winter and all-

year tyres.

Tread wear indicators in tyres

The tread wear indicators show if a tyre is worn down. The tyre must be replaced at the latest when the tread depth

is just down to the tread wear indicator.

There are 1.6 mm (1/16 in) high wear indicators→ Fig. 1 in the tread base of the tyres. Markings on the tyre sidewall

indicate the position of the tread wear indicators → Fig. 1.

WARNING

Worn tyres are a safety risk and can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle and cause serious injury.

● Tyres must be replaced at the latest when the tread is worn down to the tread wear indicators.

● Worn tyres have considerably less tread, particularly on wet roads, which can cause the vehicle to glide along the

road surface (aquaplaning).

● Worn tyres reduce the possibility of controlling the vehicle well in normal and difficult driving situations and

increase braking distance and the risk of skidding.

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