2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Owners Manual

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Engine   Tire size   Tire pressure  
psi   kPa   bar  
2.0L/210 hp (155 kW)  
215/55 R17 94H   31   220   2.2  
235/45 R18 94H   31   220   2.2  
235/40 R19 92H   33   230   2.3  
2.0L/150 hp (110 k

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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 weathe

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Tire wear 
Tire wear depends on several factors, including: 
�x Driving style. 
�x Unbalanced wheels. 
�x Wheel alignment. 
Driving style – Fast cornering, hard acceleration and braking increase t

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�x If necessary, remove the vehicle tool kit from the center of the spare wheel ⇒  Vehicle tool kit. 
�x Completely unscrew the handwheel in the center of the compact spare wheel ⇒ fig. 95 c

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  WARNING 
Improper use of a compact spare wheel can cause loss of vehicle control, a crash or other accident, and serious personal injury. 
�x Never use a compact spare wheel if it is damaged or wo

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Tire labeling 
 
Fig. 96 International tire labeling. 
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Tire labeling (example)   Meaning  
XL   Indicates “reinforced” tire (heavy-duty)  
M+S or M/S  Indicates Mud and Snow capability (also M/S) ⇒  Winter tires.  
RADIAL TUBELESS   Tubeless rad

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Tire labeling (example)   Meaning  
TRACTION A   Traction rating under wet conditions (AA, A, B or C).  
TEMPERATURE A  Temperature stability of the tire at increased test bench speeds (A, B or C).