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

● Always secure the temporary spare wheel with the wheel bolts supplied from the factory.

● Never drive using more than one spare wheel that differs from the normal tyres.

● After fitting the temporary spare wheel, check the tyre pressure as quickly as possible (→ Tyre pressure).

● Do not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel.

● Depending on country: Do not fit a temporary spare wheel to the rear axle when towing a trailer .

If possible, fit the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or removed wheel securely in the spare wheel bracket

underneath the vehicle.

With some equipment levels, some vehicles may be factory-fitted with a spare wheel bracket in the luggage

compartment.

Winter tyres

Summer tyres provide less grip on icy and snowy roads. Winter or all-weather tyres improve the vehicle and brake

response during winter conditions. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that winter tyres be fitted to the

vehicle at temperatures below +7°C (+45°F) or in winter road conditions.

Winter and all-season tyres lose their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm(5/32 in).

The following applies when using winter tyres:

—Observe any country-specific legal requirements.

—Use winter tyres on all four wheels at the same time.

—Only use in winter road conditions.

—Only use the sizes of tyre that have been approved for the vehicle.

—Winter tyres must have the same belt type, size and the same tread pattern.

—Observe the maximum speed permitted by the speed index→

Speed limitation

Winter tyres have a speed limit depending on the speed index (→ Tyre lettering and tyre type).

You can set a speed warning in theTyres menu in theVehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system.

If you use V-rated winter tyres, the speed limits and required tyre pressure are determined by the engine size. You

must ask a suitably qualified workshop about the maximum permitted speed and required tyre pressure.

All-wheel drive

Thanks to its all-wheel drive, the vehicle will have plenty of traction in winter conditions, even with the standard

tyres. Despite this, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles still recommends fitting winter tyres or all-year tyres to all four

wheels in winter, primarily due to the improved braking efficiency.

Observe information on snow chains (→ Snow chains).

WARNING

The improved winter driving characteristics afforded by the winter tyres should not encourage you to take any risks.

Exceeding the speed limitation of winter tyres can cause the tyres to fail suddenly and the vehicle to lose control.

● Never disregard the speed limitation of the winter tyres fitted, even if the permissible top speed of the vehicle is

higher.

● Never exceed the maximum load capacity of the winter tyres that are fitted.

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

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The vehicle handling is better if summer tyres are fitted at temperatures above +7°C(+45°F). The rolling

noise is quieter, the tyre wear lower and the energy efficiency higher.

In vehicles with Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system must be re-synchronised after changing from

summer tyres to winter tyres or vice versa (→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator).

You can find out about permitted winter tyre sizes from a correspondingly qualified

workshop.

Snow chains

Please heed legislation and also the permitted speed when driving your vehicle with snow chains.

On icy or snow-covered roads, snow chains will not only improve traction, but also braking response.

Snow chains may be fittedonly to the front wheels. They may be fittedonly to the following tyre and wheel

combinations:

Tyre size

Wheel

215/65 R16 xl 102H

215/60 R17 C

6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 60

6.5 J x 17 H2-N ET 60

Only use fine-linked snow chains that add no more than 15 mm(37/64 inches).

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that you ask a correspondingly qualified workshop for information

about appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain sizes.

Remove hubcaps and trim rings before fitting snow chains→ . For safety reasons cover caps must then be fitted

over the wheel bolts. Caps are available from a correspondingly qualified workshop.

Using snow chains with fitted temporary spare wheel or collapsible spare wheel

For technical reasons, snow chains must not be used on the temporary spare wheel or collapsible spare wheel

(→ Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel).

1. In event of a flat tyre on one of the front wheels, fit the temporary spare wheel or collapsible spare wheel on

the rear axle.

2. Replace the damaged front wheel with the removed rear wheel. Note the direction of rotation.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends fitting the snow chains before mounting the wheel on the vehicle.

WARNING

The use of snow chains that are unsuitable for your vehicle or the incorrect installation of snow chains can cause

accidents and serious injuries.

● Always use the correct snow chains.

● Observe the installation instructions provided by the snow chain manufacturer.

● Never exceed the maximum permitted speed when snow chains are fitted.

NOTICE

● Remove the snow chains when driving on roads that are clear of snow. The snow chains will otherwise impair

handling, damage the tyres and wear out very quickly.

● Snow chains that are in direct contact with the wheel can scratch or damage it. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

recommends using snow chains with integrated rim protection.

In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system must be re-synchronised when snow chains are

fitted (→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator).

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