Rotating Wheels Front To Rear; Tyres That Are Older Than 6 Years - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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Regularly check that the tyres are at the right pressure. Always respond to any warning messages given by the tyre monitoring
→ Tyre monitoring system
system .
Damaged or worn tyres must be replaced immediately
Never exceed the top speed and load permitted for the tyres that are fitted
Protect the tyres, and also the spare wheel and temporary spare wheel from contact with corrosive substances, including oils, lubricants, fuel
and brake fluid → .
Replace missing dust caps immediately.

Rotating wheels front to rear

Regularly rotating the wheels as shown in the illustration
then last for about the same time.
Volkswagen recommends having the wheels changed by a qualified workshop.

Tyres that are older than 6 years

Tyres age through physical and chemical processes that can impair their function. Tyres that are stored unused for an extended period will
harden and become brittle more quickly than tyres which are in constant use.
Volkswagen recommends replacing tyres that are older than 6 years with new tyres. This also applies for tyres, including the temporary spare
wheel, which appear to still be in good condition and whose tread depth has not yet reached the minimum value stipulated by legislation
The age of a tyre can be determined from the manufacturing date, which is a component of the tyre identification number (
lettering and tyre type
Storing tyres
Mark tyres before you remove them to indicate the direction of rotation. This ensures you will be able to mount them correctly when you replace
them (left, right, front, rear). When removed, the wheels or tyres should be stored in a cool, dry and preferably 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).
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 substances away from the tyres.
WARNING
Even if they have not been used, old tyres can suddenly lose pressure or burst, especially at high speeds, and thus cause accidents 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.
NOTICE
Avoid heavy impacts and drive round obstacles whenever possible. Tyres, particularly low-profile tyres, can be considerably compressed and
deformed by potholes and curb edges especially. This can cause the tyre's webbing reinforcement to brake, and cause dents or rips on the
side walls or deformations or cracks on the rims.
Old tyres should be disposed of as required by legislation.
→ Tyre damage .
→ Tyre lettering and tyre type
→ Fig. 265
is recommended to help ensure that tyres wear evenly. All the tyres will
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