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Low-profile tyres

Low-profile tyres have a wider tread surface, larger rim diameter and lower side walls than conventional wheel/tyre combinations

profile tyres can improve the vehicle's handling and precision. They may however result in a less comfortable ride on uneven road surfaces and

tracks.

Tyres with directional tread pattern

Tyres with directional tread pattern have been developed to roll in one direction only. An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the direction of

rotation on tyres with directional tread. The direction of rotation must be adhered to. This is the only guarantee for optimum grip and helps to

avoid aquaplaning, excessive noise and wear.

If, however, the tyre is fitted in the opposite direction to the tread pattern, you must take more care when driving as the tyre is now no longer

being used according to its designation. This is particularly important on wet roads. The tyres must be replaced as quickly as possible or be fitted

with the tread in the correct direction.

Asymmetrical tyres

Asymmetrical tyres take into account the differing behaviour of the inner and outer areas of the tread pattern. The sidewalls of asymmetrical tyres

are marked to indicate "inside" or "outside". Maintain the correct tyre positioning on the wheel rim. This guarantees optimum grip and helps to

avoid aquaplaning, excessive noise and wear.

Tyre load

The load capacity index indicates how many kilograms can be loaded onto an individual tyre (tyre load).

Examples:

85 515kg 87 545kg 88 560kg 91 615kg 92 630kg 93 650kg 95 690kg 97 730kg 99 775kg 100 800kg 101 825kg 102 850kg 103 875kg 104 900kg

Speed index

The speed index indicates the maximum permitted speed that may be driven when particular wheels are fitted.

P max. 150km/h (93mph) Q max. 160km/h (99mph) R max. 170km/h (106mph) S max. 180km/h (112mph) T max. 190km/h (118mph) U

max. 200km/h (125mph) H max. 210km/h (130mph) V max. 240km/h (149mph) W max. 270km/h (168mph) Y max. 300km/h (186mph) Z

over 240km/h (149mph)

Some tyre manufacturers use the code ZR for tyres with a highest permitted speed of over 240km/h (149mph).

Vehicle-specific information on tyre load and speed range

Vehicles registered within the EU and the EU "user countries" are issued a EC certificate of conformity. This details the size, diameter, load

capacity and speed range of all tyres approved by Volkswagen for the relevant vehicle type.

The type plate shows whether there is an EC certificate of conformity for this particular vehicle. The type plate can be seen on the lower part of

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the door pillar when the door is open

If the type plate has a row marked Permit then the vehicle does have an EC certificate of conformity.

If there is no type plate, or no row marked Permit the vehicle does not have an EC certificate of conformity.

The TIN is the tyre serial number.

Winter tyres

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

In winter road conditions, winter tyres will considerably improve the car's handling. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound, tread

pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow. Volkswagen urgently recommends the use of winter tyres or all-year tyres on all four wheels of the

vehicle, particularly if winter conditions are expected on the roads. Winter tyres will also improve the braking response of the vehicle and will help

to reduce braking distances in winter weather. Volkswagen recommends that winter tyres be fitted to the vehicle at temperatures below +7°C

(+45°F).

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