| General notes on rims and tyres (vehicles and passengers) |
| This information that follows aims to help you in case of
tyre damage and complaints. |
| This chapter handles technical information regarding tyres
and wheels. |
| Tyres are technologically advanced products, optimized for
conditions of use in modern vehicles. |
| As with all products resulting from advanced technological
development, these also must be handled with care. It is the only
way to ensure safety, durability and driving comfort for the entire
useful life of the tyre. |
| Tyres are subject to a process of constant evolution. Modern
building techniques, manufacturing processes and permanent quality
control produce tyres of a high standard of quality. All tyres recommended
by Volkswagen have been tested by the department of technical development
and have been optimized for the type of vehicle on which they are
to be used, in co-operation with the manufacturers. |
| For this reason, if a tyre must be replaced we advise using
a product of a brand we recommend. |
| Vehicle safety is our foremost priority. Considering different
conditions of use, such as: |
| During their life, tyres must meet many different use requirements.
For this important reason, the basic prerequisites for the best possible
use of tyres have been compiled in one place. |
| Correct adjustment of the axle geometry is a crucial factor
to ensure maximum durability of the tyres. Thus, the adjustment of
the axle geometry must remain strictly within the indicated tolerance
limits. |
Note | The causes of tyre damage and of complaints may be diverse.
It is therefore very important to know whether the complaint originates
in the tyre or in other components. |
| The normal tyre wear alters its characteristics. This may
result in noises and driving instability. These are not considered
damages as in faults, but they are signs of wear which may, by taking
objective action, be at least partly eliminated. Driving noises can
be 100% eliminated, in some cases. |
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