Winter
tires
For best
riding
and
car
handling, repla-
Winter
tires
are
not
absolutely
essential
on
dry,
wet or
snowfree roads
as a
ce
all four tires
at
the
same
time.
If
this
on
cars
with
radial
ply
tires,
because
normal tire.
is
not
possible,
replace tires in
pairs,
radial
ply
tires
are
very
good
on
winter
Furthermore, winter
tires
wear
rapidly
either
front
or
rear.
i in
doubt,
check
roads.
under
these
conditions,
particularly
at
with
your
VW dealer.
Better are,
however,
radial
ply
M+S
tires.
high speeds.
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For
a
betier grip
on snow
and
ice,
you
Whenever
replacing
a
tubeless
tire,
al-
may
want to
use
winter tires with studs.
Removing
and
storing
winter
tires
ways
install
a
new
valve
stem.
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but check
with
your local Motor Vehicle
Do
not
mix fabric cord and steel cord
Bureau
for
possible
restrictions.
The driving direction should be clearly
tires
on
your vehicle.
marked
on
all tires
before
removing them
.
Cold
tire
inflation
pressures
in winter
jor
storage.
This is to make
sure
that
they
New
tires do
not
passess
maximum
trac-
tires should be increased by 3psi. front
are
mounted and
run
in
the
same
di-
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tion.
They
tend
to
be
slippery.
Break
and
rear.
rection
as
before.
new
tires
in
by driving
at
moderate
Store tires
in
a
cool
and
dry place.
speed
for
the
first
100 miles
or
160 krn.
Winter
tires should have the
same
load
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capacity
as
original
equipment
tires
and
Tire
care
should
always
be mounted
on
all
four
gnow chains
;
wheels. Winter
tires
with studs
should
@
Frequently check
tires
for
uneven
be
run
at moderate
speeds
when
new
in
Use
for
front
and
rear
wheels
wear
and
damage.
order
to give
the
studs time
to
settle.
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Remove
imbedded material.
Tires
with
badly
worn
treads
and
studs
Check
with
local
authorities
for
possible
are very dangerous. Make
sure
they
are
restrictions.
Only
use
chains
with
fine
@
Replace
worn or
damaged
tires
in
replaced
in time. Winter tires
do
not ful-
Pitch
links
protruding
no more
than
time.
fill
their purpose
if the
tread
depth
is less
/2
in
/
15
mm
from
tire
tread and side
_—
than
*/,,”
(4 mm).
walls, including
tensioner.
Wheels
must
@
Replace
missing
valve
dust
caps.
rotate
freely
in
all steering
positions
.
-
For safety
reasons,
it is not advisable
to
with
chains mounted
at
front
wheels
te
@
Keep oil
and
gasoline
from
tires.
drive
a
vehicle
mounted
with winter
tires
prevent
damage
to
body, front
axle
or
@
Keep tires
inflated
correctly.
at top
speed.
You
cannot
expect
winter
brake
components.
Remove
chains
tires
to
have
the
same
degree
of traction
when
roads
are
free
of
snow.
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