General Information on Wheels/Tires (Passenger Vehicles)

General information on wheels/tires (passenger vehicles)

This document contains Volkswagen World Wide Content and not ALL of the information applies to the US and Canadian Market. There maybe US and Canadian Content that did not make it for this release.

With this information, we want to help you make as clear and certain a statement as possible concerning tire damage and complaints.

In this chapter, you will learn a lot about tires as well as wheels and rims.

Wheels are high-tech products which have been optimally matched to the operating conditions of modern vehicles.

As for all technically highly developed products, careful handling, care and maintenance are required for tires as well. Only then are the safety, performance and driving comfort guaranteed for the entire service life of the tire.

The tires are subject to a process of constant further development. As a result of modern construction techniques, finishing processes and constant quality checks, high-quality tires are produced. All tires recommended by VW have been tested by technical development and matched to the respective vehicle type in cooperation with the tire manufacturers.

When replacing tires, mounting recommended tire brands is always recommended.

Vehicle safety always has the highest priority. With regard to the various operating conditions, such as

^ Different speed ranges,
^ Winter and summer use,
^ Wet and dry roads,

An optimal compromise must be found to ensure driver safety.

Every tire faces many different types of stress over distance and time. Therefore, it is important that the basic requirements for optimal use of tires are fulfilled.

The correct adjustment of the axle geometry while performing a vehicle alignment is an important requirement for an optimal service life of the tire. Therefore, the adjustment of the axle geometry must lie within the specified tolerance range.

Note:
^ There are many causes for tire damage and complaints. Therefore, it is very important to recognize whether the complaint arises from the tires or from other components.

The running characteristics of the tire change in the course of normal wear. Rolling noises and vibrations can result from this. These are not damage in the sense of tire defects, but rather symptoms resulting from use. These can be corrected, at least partially, by specific measures. In certain cases, rolling noise cannot be completely eliminated.