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The tread wear indicators show if a tyre is worn down. The tyre must be replaced at the latest when
the tread is worn down to the tread wear indicator.
The bottom of the tyre tread has 1.6 mm high tread wear indicators Fig. 196
tyre sidewall indicate the position of the wear indicators Fig. 196
WARNING
Worn tyres are a safety risk and can lead to a loss of control over the vehicle and cause serious
injuries.
indicators.
roads, which can cause the vehicle to
float along the road surface (aquaplaning).
situations and increase braking distance and the risk of skidding.
Tyre damage
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Damage to tyres and wheel rims is often hidden
and wheel rims for damage.
Changing a wheelor seal the
tyre with the breakdown set and inflate it Breakdown set
, drive slowly and carefully to the next qualified workshop in order to
have the vehicle checked.
Foreign bodies in the tyre
between the tyre tread blocks can be removed.
Changing a wheelor seal the tyre with the breakdown set and
inflate it Breakdown set
olkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this
purpose.
Tyre wear
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard braking all increase tyre wear.
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response. Unbalanced wheels will affect the level of tyre wear. In this case, the wheels should be
balanced again.
Incorrect wheel alignment impairs driving safety and increases tyre wear. The running gear should
be checked by a qualified workshop if tyres show excessive wear.
WARNING
If you notice unusual vibration or the car pulling to one side while the vehicle is in motion, this may
indicate that one of the tyres is damaged.
Check the tyres and wheel rims for damage.
have the vehicle checked.
Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
Fig. 197 In luggage compartment: : handwheel for securing spare wheel, : handwheel for securing
temporary spare wheel.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Removing the spare wheel/collapsible spare wheel/temporary spare wheel
Luggage compartment floor
th the container.
Fig. 197in an anti-clockwise
direction.
Stowing the replaced wheel
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r remove the luggage compartment floor Luggage compartment floor
centre hole in the rim is positioned exactly above the hole or threaded pin.
overing in the luggage compartment if necessary.
Luggage compartment floor
If the spare wheel tyre is not the same as the tyres on the vehicle
If the spare wheel tyre differs from the other tyres on the vehicle, the spare wheel must be used
only in the event of a tyre failure and for a short time
Observe these driving notes:
km/h (50 mph).
not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel Snow chains
spare wheel Tyre pressure
WARNING
Incorrect use of the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel can lead to a loss of control over the
vehicle, collisions or other accidents and cause serious injuries.
wear indicators.
ped with a temporary spare wheel instead of a spare wheel. The
temporary spare wheel can be recognised by a sticker and the text 80 km/h or 50 mph. This is the
maximum speed at which you are permitted to drive with this tyre. The sticker must not be covered
during use of the wheel.
km/h (50 mph. Do not accelerate quickly, brake suddenly or drive at
high speed through bends.
km with a temporary spare wheel if it is fitted to the drive axle.
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temporary spare wheel should be exchanged for a normal wheel as soon as possible. The
temporary spare wheel is designed for a short period of use only.
-supplied wheel bolts.
ve using more than one spare wheel that differs from the normal tyres.
Tyre pressure
ot fit a temporary spare wheel to the rear axle when towing a trailer
Tyre lettering and tyre type
Fig. 198 International tyre lettering.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Fig. 198 Tyre lettering
(example)
Meaning
Product name Individual tyre designation of the manufacturer.
DOT The tyre complies with the legal requirements of
the USA Department of Transportation,
responsible for tyre safety standards.
JHCO CHWS 2213 Tyre identification number (a) may be only
on the inner side of the wheel) and date of
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e.g. tyre identification number and manufacturing date.
Any additional numbers and letters are internal codes used by the tyre manufacturer or country-
specific identifiers.
Low-profile tyres
Low-profile tyres have a wider tread surface, larger rim diameter and lower side walls than
conventional wheel/tyre combinations -profile tyres can improve the vehicle's handling
and precision. They may however result in a less comfortable ride on poor road surfaces and tracks.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the direction of rotation on tyres with directional tread
pattern. The direction of rotation must be observed in all cases. This guarantees the best possible
running characteristics.
If, however, the tyre is fitted in the opposite direction to the tread pattern, you must take more care
when driving as the tyre is now no longer being used according to its designation. The tyre must be
replaced as quickly as possible or be fitted with the tread in the correct direction.
Asymmetrical tyres
Asymmetrical tyres take into account the differing behaviour of the inner and outer areas of the
tread pattern. The sidewalls of asymmetrical tyres are marked to indicate "inside" or "outside".
Make sure that you observe the correct tyre positioning on the wheel rim.
Tyre load
The load index indicates how many kilograms can be loaded onto an individual tyre (tyre load).
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xamples:
78425 kg81462 kg83487 kg85515 kg87545 kg88560 kg91615 kg92630 kg93650 kg95690 kg97730
kg99775 kg100800 kg101825 kg102850 kg103875 kg104900 kg
Speed index
The speed index indicates the maximum permitted speed that may be driven with the tyres.
Pmax. 150 km/h (93 mph)Qmax. 160 km/h (99 mph)Rmax. 170 km/h (106 mph)Smax. 180 km/h
(112 mph)Tmax. 190 km/h (118 mph)Umax. 200 km/h (125 mph)Hmax. 210 km/h
(130 mph)Vmax. 240 km/h (149 mph)Wmax. 270 km/h (168 mph)Ymax. 300 km/h
(186 mph)Zover 240 km/h (149 mph)
Some tyre manufacturers use the code ZR for tyres with a maximum permitted speed of over
240 km/h (149 mph).
a) The TIN is the tyre serial number.
Maximum load and speed range for tyres
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Vehicles in the EU and the so-called EU user states are issued an EC Certificate of Conformity. This
details the size, diameter, load rating and speed range of all tyres approved by Volkswagen for the
relevant vehicle type.
The type plate shows whether there is an EC certificate of conformity for this particular vehicle. The
type plate can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the driver door is open Technical
data
that the vehicle has an EC certificate of
conformity.
certificate of conformity.
Winter tyres
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Winter or all-year tyres improve the handling and braking response in winter conditions. Volkswagen
recommends that winter tyres be fitted to the vehicle at temperatures below +7
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peed index
Speed limitation
Winter tyres have a speed limit depending on the speed index Tyre lettering and tyre type
Speed warning settings can be made and adjusted in the Infotainment system using the
button and the and Tyres function buttons.
If you use V-rated winter tyres, the speed limits and required tyre pressure are determined by the
engine size. In this case, always ask a Volkswagen dealership about the maximum permitted speed
and required tyre pressure.
All-wheel drive (4MOTION)
Thanks to its all-wheel drive, the vehicle has good traction in winter conditions, even with the
standard tyres. Nevertheless, Volkswagen still recommends that winter tyres or all-year tyres should
be fitted on all four wheels in winter, above all because this will give improved braking efficiency.
Observe information on snow chainsSnow chains
WARNING
The improved driving characteristics afforded by the winter tyres in winter conditions should not
encourage you to take any risks.
driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
The vehicle handling is better if summer tyres are fitted at temperatures above +7
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snow chains.
On icy or snow-covered roads, snow chains will improve traction and braking response.
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front wheels. They may be fitted only to the following tyre and
wheel rim combinations:
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Volkswagen recommends that you ask your Volkswagen dealership for information about
appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain sizes.
If possible, use snow chains with fine-pitch links which do not protrude more than 13.5 mm,
including the tensioner.
Remove centre wheel trims and rim trim rings before fitting snow chains
caps must then be fitted over the wheel bolts. Caps are available from Volkswagen dealerships.
Using snow chains with fitted temporary spare wheel/collapsible spare wheel
For technical reasons, snow chains must not be used on the temporary spare wheel/collapsible
spare wheel Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
llapsible
spare wheel on the rear axle.