If you notice that tires are wearing
unevenly, consult your Authorized
VW
Dealer. Uneven wear may not always be
due to improper wheel alignment. It can
be the result
ol
individual driving habits
such as cornering at high speeds. If the
tire pressure is not checked and adjust-
ed regularly, abnormal tire wear can
also occur.
Do not drive with worn tires or tires
showing cuts or bruises as they may lead
to sudden deflation.
Tire replacement
In the Interest of maximum safety and
best all-around car handling, always buy
replacement tires that show the same
specifications with regard to tire size,
design,
load carrying capacity, tread
pattern,
etc. This also applies to
VW-
recommended
alternate replacement
tires.
Tire specifications are imprinted on the
sidewall
of the tires. If
in
doubt, check
with your Authorized VW Dealer.
Replace all 4 tires at the same time. If
this
is
not possible, replace tires in pairs,
either front or rear.
New tires do not possess maximum trac-
tion.
They tend to be slippery. Break new
tires in by driving at moderate speed for
36 the first 60-100 miles.
Winter tires
Winter tires give good traction in snow or
slush.
For more traction on snow or Ice. you
can use winter
tires wilh
studs,
but check
with your local 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.
Inflation pressures for winter tires are
listed on the sticker on the inside of the
glove compartment door, Do not exceed
the maximum tire Inflation pressure
listed on the tire sidewall.
Winter
tires
do not fulfill their purpose if
the tread depth is less than
%2"
(4 mm).
For safety reasons, it is not advisable to
drive with winter tires at top speeds.
Winter tires do not have the same degree
of traction on dry, wet or snow-free roads
as regular tires.
The driving direction should be clearly
marked on all tires before removing them
for storage.
This
is to make sure that they
are mounted
and runin the
same direction
as before.
Tire
care
1-Frequently
check tires for damage.
Remove imbedded material.
2-Keep
oil and gasoline away from
tires.
3 - Replace worn tires in time.
4-
Replace missing valve dust caps as
soon as possible.
Spare wheel
The spare wheel is connected to the
windshield washer container and sup-
plies the pressure to operate the washer.
The
air
supply to the windshield washer
will be interrupted automatically by a
cut-off valve if the tire pressure drops to
26 psi (1.8
kg/cm
z
).
This prevents the
spare tire from being deflated below the
required pressure.
Check the tire pressure from time to time
and maintain it up to a maximum of 42 psi
(3.0
kg/cm
2
}.
This pressure level is only
required for the operation of the
wind-
shield washer system. For road use,
adjust the spare tire pressure as speci-
fied on the sticker on the inside of the
glove compartment door.
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