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WHEELS AND TIRES
In addition to tire pressures, the mode of
driving
has a considerable influence
on tire wear. Rapid acceleration,
hard braking and fast cornering cause
excessive and uneven tire wear.
Do
not overload the vehicle and try to protect the tires from intense sun-
light, fuel and oil.
From time to time the tires should be examined for embedded foreign matter
and external damage.
The
tires should be replaced when the tread depth is
down to 1 mm. because beyond this limitthetires
are unsafe.
If
uneven wear
is noticed after a considerable mileage, consult your
VW Service
Station.
For
smooth running at high speeds and to obtain a long life, it is important
to have the wheels balanced statically and dynamically when tubes or tires
have been repaired. As, after long
running
periods the wheels can be out of
balance owing to natural wear of the
tires,
they should be balanced stati-
cally and dynamically every
10,000
km. (6,000 miles).
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When
the tires are being mounted,
the red mark on the sidewall should
be lined up with the valve to ensure
better balancing of tube and
tire.
The
spare wheel is stowed in the cab
behind the bench seat and is secured
with a retaining bracket and wing nut.
To
take the wheel out, just tip the seat
forwards.
The
jack and other tools
are also
stowed underneath the seat.
On the
Pick-up
the spare wheel is
located
in
the
load
compartment
under the platform.
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