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For technical reasons, wheels from other vehicles
cannot normally be used. This applies under
certain circumstances even to wheels of the same
vehicle model.
The tyres and rims released by Volkswagen are
designed for the respective vehicle model and
make a decisive contribution to satisfactory
roadholding and safe driving characteristics.
Wheel bolts
The wheel bolts must always be tightened to the
correct torque
p. 298.
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Wheels with screwed decorative elements
The wheels can be equipped with
interchangeable decorative elements, fitted to
the wheel with safety screws. Damaged
decorative elements may only be replaced by a
specialist company. Volkswagen recommends
Volkswagen Dealers for this.
Wheel identification
Due to legal requirements in some countries,
information on new wheels must contain some
specific wheel characteristics. Depending on the
country, the following wheel information may
be available:
– Stamp of conformity
– Rim size
– Name of manufacturer or brand
– Date of manufacture
– Country of origin
– Manufacturing number
– Raw materials
– Part code
WARNING
The use of damaged or unsuitable wheels can
compromise driving safety and lead to
accidents and serious injuries.
● Use only wheels released for the vehicle.
● Check the wheels regularly for damage
and replace them if necessary.
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Instruction manual
Tyre pressure
Please note
at the beginning of this chapter
on page 287.
Fig. 212 Label with tyre pressures
Fig. 213 On the inside of the fuel filler door: Tyre
pressure label.
Indications on the pressure label of the neu-
matics
fig.
212:
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Tyre pressure for front axle tyres.
A
Tyre pressure for rear axle tyres.
B
Guidance: Regularly check the pressure on
1
cold tyres.
Tyre pressure under partial load. Tyre
2
pressure under full load.
3
Tyre pressure to emergency wheel.
4
The sticker only indicates the correct tyre
pressure for the released tyres and is located on
the inside of the fuel tank door
fig. 213.
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