Wheels And Tires
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This guide provides you with important information in the event of tire damage or concerns.
This article contains general information on tires and wheels.
Wheels are high-tech products which have been optimally matched to the operating conditions of modern vehicles.
It is necessary to take care of and maintain the tires and wheels and to check the tire pressure, even on highly developed products. Only then are the safety, performance and driving comfort guaranteed for the entire service life of the tire.
The tires are subject to a process of constant further development. As a result of modern construction techniques, finishing processes and constant quality checks, high-quality tires are produced. All tires recommended by VW have been tested by technical development and matched to the respective vehicle type in cooperation with the tire manufacturers.
When replacing tires, mounting recommended tire brands is always recommended.
Vehicle safety always has the highest priority. With regard to the various operating conditions, such as:
- Different speed ranges.
- Payload
- Winter and summer use.
- Wet and dry roads.
An optimal compromise must be found to ensure driver safety.
Every tire faces many different types of stress over distance and time. Therefore, it is important that the basic requirements for optimal use of tires are fulfilled.
The correct adjustment of the axle geometry while performing a vehicle alignment is an important requirement for an optimal service life of the tire. Therefore, the adjustment of the axle geometry must lie within the specified tolerance range.
Information for vehicle alignment, refer to General Information .
There are many causes for tire damage and complaints. Therefore, it is very important to recognize whether the complaint arises from the tires or from other components.
The running characteristics of the tire change in the course of normal wear. Rolling noises and vibrations can result from this. These are not damage in the sense of tire defects, but rather symptoms resulting from use. These can be corrected, at least partially, by specific measures. In certain cases, rolling noise cannot be completely eliminated.
Special Models
Special models are only partially included in the approval certificate tables. The retrofitting possibility for these vehicles depends on the motorization of the respective base model.