Tyre Damage; Tread Depth; Tread Wear Indicator In Tyres - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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Fig. 268 Tyre tread: wear indicators.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Tread depth

Difficult driving situations demand the deepest possible tread depth for the tyres and the same tread depth for the tyres on the front and rear
axles. This applies in particular for driving in winter weather and cold temperatures and in wet conditions
In most countries, the minimum tread depth required by law is 1.6 mm (measured in the tread grooves next to the tread wear indicators).
Observe any country-specific legal requirements.
Winter and all-year tyres lose a large degree of their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm. Observe any country-
specific legal requirements relating to the permissible minimum tread depths for winter and all-year tyres.
The tread depth of new tyres can vary according to type and manufacturer due to construction and tread design.

Tread wear indicator in tyres

The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm high tread wear indicators running across the tread
positioned at set intervals around the tyre. Markings on the tyre sidewall (for instance the letters TWI or other symbols) indicate the positions of
the tread wear indicators.
The tread wear indicators show if a tyre is worn down. The tyre must be replaced at the latest when the tread depth is just down to the tread
wear indicator.
WARNING
Worn tyres are a safety risk and can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle and cause serious injury.
Tyres must be replaced at the latest when the tread is worn down to the tread wear indicators.
Worn tyres have considerably less grip, particularly on wet roads, which can cause the vehicle to glide along the road surface
(aquaplaning).
Worn tyres reduce the possibility of controlling the vehicle well in normal and difficult driving situations and increase braking distance and
the risk of sliding.

Tyre damage

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily visible. Any unusual vibrations or signs that the car is pulling to one side may indicate that one of
the tyres is damaged → .
Reduce your speed immediately if you suspect that a wheel is damaged.
Check the tyres and rims for damage.
If the tyre is damaged, do not drive on. Seek expert assistance.
If there is no visible damage, drive slowly and cautiously to the next qualified workshop in order to have the vehicle checked.
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