Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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and preferably dark place. Do not store tires
mounted on wheels standing up.
Tires not mounted on wheels should be covered
to help protect them from dirt and stored
vertically (sitting on the tread).
Lower profile tires (low aspect ratio tires)
Lower profile tires have a wider tread surface,
larger rim diameter, and lower sidewalls than
conventional wheel/tire combinations → .
Lower profile tires can improve the vehicle’s
handling and precision. They may, however,
result in a less comfortable ride, for example, on
uneven road surfaces.