Winter Tires, Maximum Speeds For V And Extra Load
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
| Vehicle | Description | Driving Mode | Maximum Axle Load | Winter Tires | vmax with V Winter Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat 1994 > 2.8L/135 kW VR6 | Wagon | Syncro | 1060 kg | 205/50 R 15 86 V | 210 km/h |
| Passat 1994 > 2.8L/128 kW VR6 | Sedan | FWD | 1020 kg | 205/50 R 15 86 V | 220 km/h |
| Passat 1994 > 2.8L/128 kW VR6 | Wagon | FWD | 1020 kg | 205/50 R 15 86 V | 220 km/h |
| Passat 1997 > 2.5L/110 kW TDI | Sedan | 4MOTION | 1190 kg | 205/55 R 16 91 V | 220 km/h |
| Passat 1997 > 2.8L/142 kW V6 | Sedan | 4MOTION | 1130 kg | 205/55 R 16 91 V | 235 km/h |
| Passat 1997 > 2.8L/142 kW V6 | Wagon | 4MOTION | 1150 kg | 205/55 R 16 91 V | 230 km/h |
| Passat 2001 > 2.8L/142 kW V6 | Sedan | 4MOTION | 1190 kg | 205/55 R 16 91 V | 240 km/h |
| Passat 2001 > 2.8L/142 kW V6 | Sedan | 4MOTION Automatic transmission | 1140 kg | 205/55 R 16 91 V | 230 km/h |
| Passat 2001 > 2.8L/142 kW V6 | Wagon | 4MOTION | 1140 kg | 205/55 R 16 91 V | 230 km/h |
| Passat 2001 > 2.8L/142 kW V6 | Wagon | 4MOTION Automatic transmission | 1150 kg | 205/55 R 16 91 V | 230 km/h |
| Passat W8 | Sedan | 4MOTION Manual transmission | 1180 kg | 205/50 R 17 93V extra load | 240 km/h |
| Passat W8 | Sedan | 4MOTION Automatic transmission | 1230 kg | 205/50 R 17 93V extra load | 225 km/h |
| Passat W8 | Wagon | 4MOTION Manual transmission | 1180 kg | 205/50 R 17 93V extra load | 240 km/h |
| Passat W8 | Wagon | 4MOTION Automatic transmission | 1230 kg | 205/50 R 17 93V extra load | 225 km/h |
| Passat Protect 2.8L/142 kW V6 | Sedan | 4MOTION Manual transmission | 1260 kg | 205/55 R 16 94 V extra load | 225 km/h |
| Passat Protect 4.0L/202 kW W8 | Sedan | 4MOTION Automatic transmission | 1340 kg | 205/55 R 16 94 V extra load | 210 km/h |
| Sharan 2001 > 2.8L/150 kW VR6 | Sedan | FWD | 1280 kg | 205/55 R 16 94 V extra load | 210 km/h |
| Sharan 2001 > 2.8L/150 kW VR6 | Sedan | 4MOTION | 1330 kg | 205/55 R 16 94 V extra load | 210 km/h |
Permission Stipulations in Germany
Only when using winter tires is it permitted that the highest speed attainable by the vehicle lies above the highest speed of winter tires specified by the speed rating.
In this case, a warning sign must be applied with the following content:
| Attention, winter tires! |
|---|
| Maximum permissible speed...km/h |
NOTE:
This warning sign must be in the driver's field of view!
Inflation Pressures for Winter Tires
The tire pressure for winter tires must be 0.2 bar above the applicable air pressure of standard tires. However, it cannot be above 3.5 bar.