Volkswagen recommends replacing tyres that
are more than six years old with new tyres.
This also applies to tyres which appear to still
be in good condition and whose tread depth
has not yet reached the minimum value
stipulated by legislation → .
Winter and all-year tyres also largely lose
their effectiveness through ageing – regard-
less of the remaining tread depth.
The age of each tyre can be determined on
the basis of the manufacturing date
Storing tyres
— Always store tyres in a cool, dry and pref-
erably dark place. Do not store tyres
mounted on the rim vertically.
— Any tyres not fitted on rims should be kept
in suitable sleeves to protect against dirt
and should be stored vertically (standing
on the tread).
New tyres
— Drive particularly carefully for the first
600 km (370 miles) with new tyres as the
tyres have to be
run in
. Tyres that have not
been run in have reduced grip → and
braking efficiency → .
— All wheels must be fitted with radial tyres
of the same type, size (rolling circumfer-
ence) and the same tread. Exceptions for
wheel rotation apply if wheel and tyre
sizes on the front and rear axles differ.
Replacing tyres
— The vehicle is fitted at the factory with
Volkswagen Genuine reduced rolling re-
sistance tyres. Volkswagen Genuine tyres
are marked with the symbol . The speci-
fied energy consumption and the specified
range can be achieved only with these
tyres. Make sure that any new tyres pur-
chased have optimised rolling resistance
— Seek advice at a qualified workshop before
purchasing new low rolling resistance
tyres. Volkswagen recommends using
a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
— Always replace tyres at least on an axle-
by-axle basis → .
— Old tyres should only be replaced by tyres
that have been approved by Volkswagen
for the vehicle type.
— Never use tyres with an effective size that
is larger than Volkswagen-approved tyres.
Re-synchronising the Tyre Pressure Loss In-
dicator
The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator must be re-
synchronised each time one or more wheels
is changed → page 325.
This also applies when wheels are swapped,
e.g. from the front to the rear. Exceptions for
wheel rotation apply if wheel and tyre sizes
on the front and rear axles differ.
WARNING
Corrosive liquids and other substances can
cause visible and invisible damage to the
tyres, which can cause the tyre to burst.
·
Always keep chemicals, oils, lubricants,
fuel, brake fluid and other corrosive sub-
stances away from the tyres.
WARNING
Even if they have not been used, old tyres
can suddenly lose pressure or burst, espe-
cially at high speeds, and thus cause acci-
dents and serious injuries.
·
Avoid using tyres that are more than six
years old. If you have no alternative,
drive slowly and with extra care at all
times.
WARNING
New tyres will have to be run in as they will
initially have reduced grip and braking ef-
fect.
·
Drive particularly carefully for the first
600 km (370 miles) in order to prevent
accidents and serious injury.
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Wheels and tyres
