Tyre Lettering And Tyre Type - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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In some vehicles, the spare wheel could be smaller than the standard wheel. The small spare wheel has a sticker with 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 remain in place throughout the
wheel's service life.
Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph). Do not accelerate quickly, brake suddenly or drive at high speed through bends.
Never drive further than 200 km with a temporary spare wheel if it is fitted to the drive axle.
The 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.
The spare wheel or temporary spare wheel must always be secured firmly with the wheel bolts supplied ex works.
Never drive using more than one spare wheel that is a different size than the original tyres.
Do not fit a temporary spare wheel to the rear axle when towing a trailer
Never drive using more than one spare wheel that is a different size than the original tyres.
After fitting the spare wheel, the tyre pressure must be checked as soon as possible
NOTICE
The spare wheel is not fitted with tyre pressure sensor. If the spare wheel is being used, the tyre monitoring system indicator lamp flashes in
the instrument cluster display after approximately 10 minutes
If possible, stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the luggage compartment. In vehicles with a
breakdown set, the removed wheel cannot be secured.

Tyre lettering and tyre type

Fig. 270 International tyre lettering.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Tyre lettering (example)
→ Fig. 270
① Product name
② DOT
→ Towing a trailer
.
→ Wheels and tyres
→ Tyre monitoring system
.
→ Introduction
Meaning
Individual tyre lettering from manufacturer.
The tyre complies with the legal requirements of the USA Department of
Transportation, responsible for tyre safety standards.
Tyre identification number ( a) – may only be on the inner side of the wheel)
.