Important Information On Tires And Wheels - Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual

vehicle, even if the reinstalled or
replacement wheels and tires are
identical to those that were re-
moved and even if the tire pres-
sure does not change.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring
System stops working if there
is an ESC/ABS malfunction
→ page 191, Braking assistance sys-
tems.
After a low tire pressure warn-
ing, the vehicle must stand
and must not be driven for at least
1 minute before the new benchmark
tire pressures can be stored.
Important information on tires
and wheels
Introduction
Volkswagen recommends that all
work on tires and wheels be done by
an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Fa-
cility. They are familiar with the
technical requirements and recom-
mended procedures, have the neces-
sary special tools and spare parts,
and can properly dispose of old tires.
WARNING
New tires or tires that are old, worn
or damaged cannot provide maxi-
mum control and braking perform-
ance.
· Improper care and handling of
tires and wheels can reduce driv-
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Important information on tires and wheels

ing safety and cause accidents
and severe injuries.
· Install only radial tires of the
same make, the same dimensions
(tread circumference), and similar
tread profile on all 4 wheels.
· New tires tend to be slippery and
must be broken in. Always drive
with special care for the first
350 miles (560 km) to help re-
duce the risk of losing control,
a collision, and serious personal
injuries.
· Check tire inflation pressure reg-
ularly when the tires are cold and
always maintain the prescribed
tire pressure. Low tire pressure
can cause tires to get too hot, re-
sulting in tread separation, sud-
den loss of pressure, and blow-
outs. Tires with excessively low
pressure flex (bend) more, which
can cause the tire to overheat
and fail suddenly without warn-
ing.
· Check tires regularly for wear and
damage.
· Never drive with worn or dam-
aged tires (for example, tires with
punctures, cuts, cracks, blisters,
or bumps). Driving with worn or
damaged tires can lead to loss of
vehicle control, sudden tire fail-
ure including blowouts and sud-
den deflation, crashes, and seri-
ous personal injuries.
· Have worn or damaged tires re-
placed immediately.
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