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TIPS AND
ADVICE
~WARNING
• For technical reasons it is notal-
ways possible to use wheels from
other vehicles -
under certain
conditions not even wheels from
the same vehicle model.
• Wheel rims and wheel bolts are
matched
to
fit
your
VOLKS-
WAGEN.
When installing different wheels
(for example, wheels with winter
tires), the correct wheel bolts with
the proper length and conical sha-
pe of the bolt head must be used.
The secure
fit
of the wheels and
the proper functioning of the bra-
ke system and safety are depen-
dent upon
this.
•
If wheel trim discs or a front
spoiler are installed, make sure the
airflow
for cooling
the brakes
is
not obstructed.
•
Incorrect
tire/wheel
parts may
cause an accident
and
personal in-
jury.
Such parts will adversely af-
fect the safe operation of your ve-
hicle. Always use tires, wheel rims
and wheel bolts that meet speci-
fications of the original
factory-in-
stalled equipment.
Tire specifications
~WARNING
Never mix
tires
of different design
such as steel belted radials with
radial bias belted or bias ply tires
etc. Mixing tire types will adverse-
ly
affect
road holding and can lead
to loss of vehicle control and per-
sonal injury.
A
knowledge
of
tire designations
makes it
I
easier
to
choose
the
correct tires. Radial ply
tires
have the following
designations:
e.g.
195
I
65 R
15
91 H
195
Tire
w
idth
in
mm
65
Height
I
width ratio
in
%
R
Tire
construction
:
Radial
1
5
Rim
d iameter
in
inches
91
Load rating code
H
Speed rating code
letter
The speed
rating letter
code indicates
the
maximum
permissible road
speeds:
Summer
tires:
S- up to
110
mph
(180
km
I
h)
T
-
up
to
118 mph
(190 km
I
h)
H-
up
to 130 mph (21
0
km
I
h)
V- up to 150 mph (240
km
I
h)
Z- over
150
mph (240 km
I
h).
"Z"
tires
carry the
speed rating
code letter
in
combination with the tire construction let-
ter
"R."
Winte
r tires
see page
77.
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