Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual, Page: 598 / 1341

information and heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
Tread depth
Most driving situations require as much tread
depth as possible and similar tread depth for the
tires on the front and rear wheels. This is
especially true when driving in winter weather, at
low temperatures and under wet conditions → .
In most countries the legally permissible
minimum tread depth is 1/16 in. (1.6 mm), as
measured in tread grooves next to the wear
indicators. Please be sure to obey country-
specific legal requirements.
Winter tires are no longer suitable for winter