Get Wheels and tyres -> Wheel rims and wheel bolts Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

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

Even if they have not been used, old tyres can suddenly lose pressure or burst, especially at high speeds, and thus

cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Use tyres that are more than six years old only if you have no alternative. In this case, drive slowly and with extra

care at all times.

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

The deep-tread profile of all-terrain tyres can considerably increase the braking distance or cornering behaviour and

thus cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Always remember that the vehicle handling may have been altered, and drive with appropriate caution.

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

Avoid heavy impacts and drive around obstacles if possible. Tyres can be deformed by potholes and curb edges

especially. This can cause damage to the tyres and wheels.

NOTICE

Do not damage the valves when fitting different tyres. Never drive without valve caps. This could cause damage to

the valves.

Old tyres should be disposed of as required by

legislation.

If the spare tyre is not the same as the tyres that are mounted on the car - for example in the case of winter

tyres or a temporary spare wheel - only use the spare tyre in the event of a breakdown for a short period of

time and drive with extra care. Replace the temporary spare wheel with a normal wheel as soon as possible.

Tyres that have been approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles are guaranteed to have the dimensions

that are suitable for the vehicle. In the case of other tyres, the tyre seller must provide a certificate from the

tyre manufacturer stating that the tyre is also suitable for the vehicle. Store the certificate in a safe place and

keep it in the vehicle.

Wheel rims and wheel bolts

Wheel rims, tyres and wheel bolts have be adjusted to the vehicle type. If different wheel rims are fitted, the correct

wheel bolts with the correct length and correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. This ensures that the brakes work

properly and that the vehicle drives quietly and safely.

For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to use the wheels from other vehicles. This can also apply to wheels

of the same vehicle type.

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The tightening torque of the wheel bolts must be checked regularly with a properly functioning torque wrench.

(→ Wheel bolts).

Wheel bolts

The correct wheel bolts must be used for all vehicle types; these bolts must always be tightened with the correct

tightening torque (→ Wheel bolts).

Wheel rims with bolted rim rings or trim elements

Rims with bolted-on rings or trim elements consist of several components. These components are joined together

using special bolts. Damaged wheel rims and trim elements must be replaced and must always be repaired by a

correspondingly qualified workshop.

Wheel rims identification

In some countries, new wheel rims must contain information on certain properties. The following information may

appear on the wheel rim:

—Seal of conformity.

—Rim size.

—Name of manufacturer or brand name.

—Date manufactured(month/year).

—Country of origin.

—Production number.

—Raw materials batch number.

—Product code.

WARNING

The use of unsuitable or damaged rims can impair vehicle safety and cause accidents and serious injury.

● Use only wheel rims that have been approved for the vehicle.

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

WARNING

Incorrect loosening and tightening of the bolts on rims with bolted-on rings can cause accidents and serious injury.

● Never loosen the bolts on wheel rims with bolted-on rings.

● Have all work on wheel rims with bolted-on rings carried out by a correspondingly qualified workshop.

Tyre pressure

Fig. 1 Information on the tyre pressure sticker.

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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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