Volkswagen Beetle 1972 Owner's Manual page 56

Tire replacement
To achieve best all-around car handling.
replace all 4 tires at the same time. If this
is not possible, replace tires in pairs,
either front or rear. Do not combine tires
of different design, size or tread pattern
New tires do not possess maximum trac-
tion. They tend to be slippery. Break new
tires in by driving at moderate speed for
the first 60—100 miles.
Tire care
1- Frequently check tires for damage.
Remove imbedded material.
2-Keep ой and gasoline away from
tires.
3. Replace worn tires or studs in time.
4 Replace missing valve dust caps as
soon as possible.
Winter sires
Winter tires give good traction in snow ог
slush.
Fora better grip on hard snow or ice, you
can use snow tires with studs, but check
with your State Motor Vehicle Bureau for
possible restrictions. Winter tires with
studs should be run at moderate speed
when new to give the studs time to settle.
Winter tires should preferably be mount-
ed on all four wheels. They should also
conform to the same load requirements
as original equipment tires.
For winter driving, the tire inflation pres-
sure can be increased by 3 psi (0.2 kg/
ст?) above the normal operating pres-
sures, as is also recommended for fast
highway driving, but do not exceed the
maximum tire inflation pressure listed on
the tire label.
Snow tires do not fullfil their purpose if
the tread depth is less than 552" (4 mm).
For safety reasons, It is not advisable to
drive with snow tires at top speeds. Snow
tires do not have the same degree of
traction on dry, wet or snow-free roads
as regular tires.
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