Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: New wheels and tyres

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Vehicle care and maintenance / Wheels and tyres / New wheels and tyres

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

New tyres

Drive particularly carefully for the first 600 km with new tyres as the tyres have to be run in. Tyres that have not been run in have reduced grip and braking effect .

All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and the same tread.

The tread depth of new tyres may vary, according to the type and make of tyre and the tread pattern.

Replacing tyres

Tyres should be replaced at least in pairs and not individually (i.e. both front tyres or both rear tyres together) .

Old tyres should only be replaced by tyres that have been approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle type. Ensure that the tyres used are correct in respect of size, diameter, load-carrying capacity and maximum speed.

Never use tyres with an effective size that is larger than Volkswagen-approved tyres. Larger wheels could rub against the body or other parts of the vehicle.

Additional information for vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator

On vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system will have to relearn every time a new wheel is fitted, regardless of whether the wheel in question is being fitted in the same or in a different position .

Further information about the tyre monitoring system, how it functions and what you must know .

WARNING

New tyres will have to be run in as they will initially have reduced grip and braking effect.

Drive particularly carefully for the first 600 km in order to prevent accidents and serious injury.

WARNING

Wheels must have the necessary freedom of operation. If the wheels do not have the necessary freedom of operation, the tyre could rub on parts of the running gear, the vehicle body and the brake lines. This can lead to a fault in the brake system and to tread separation and thus to a tyre bursting.

The actual tyre size must not exceed the tyre dimensions of manufacturers approved by Volkswagen and must not rub on any vehicle body parts.

Despite identical size details, the actual size of the various tyre makes may vary from these specified dimensions, or the tyre contours may vary considerably.

Volkswagen-approved tyres are guaranteed to have the dimensions that are suitable for the vehicle. The salesperson will have to provide a certificate from the tyre manufacturer for other tyre makes to prove that the tyre is also suitable for the vehicle. This certificate must be stored in a safe place in the vehicle.

Rims

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe design of the wheel bolts is matched to the rims. If different rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the right le ...

Tyre pressure

Fig. 146 On the inside of the tank flap: tyre inflation pressure label First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe correct tyre pressure for factory-fitted tyres i ...

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Checklist
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Fastening and unfastening seat belts
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