Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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For technical reasons it is usually not possible to use wheel
rims from other vehicles. Even wheel rims from the same model
may not fit properly. Check with an authorized Volkswagen dealer
or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility if necessary.
Tire and wheel handling
used tires and wheels may have damage
that cannot be seen that can lead to
sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle
control.
Tires age even if they are not being used
and can fail suddenly, especially at high
speeds, causing loss of vehicle control,
accidents, and severe personal injuries.
Tires that are more than 6 years old can be
used only in an emergency and even then
only with special care and at low speed.