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WARNING New tires or tires that are old, worn or damaged cannot provide maximum control and Improper care and handling of tires and wheels can reduce driving safety and cause accidents and severe injuries. Install only radial tires of the same make, the same dimensions (tread circumference), and similar tread profile on all 4 wheels. New tires tend to be slippery and must be broken in. Always drive with special care for the first 350 miles (560 km) to help reduce the risk of losing control, a collision, and serious Check tire inflation pressure regularly when the tires are cold and always maintain the prescribed tire pressure. Low tire pressure can cause tires to get too hot, resulting in tread Check tires regularly for wear and damage. blisters, or bumps). Driving with worn or damaged tires can lead to loss of vehicle control, Have worn or damaged tires replaced immediately. vehicle. The effectiveness of the driver assistance systems and the braking support systems depends on the tire traction. If you notice unusual vibration or if the vehicle pulls to one side when driving, always stop as soon as it is safe to do so and check the wheels and tires for damage. To reduce the risk of losing control, crashes, and serious personal injuries, never loosen the bolts on wheels with bolted rim rings. Never mount used tires on your vehicle if you are not sure of their past use. Old, used tires and wheels may have damage that cannot be seen that can lead to sudden tire failure Tires age even if they are not being used and can fail suddenly, especially at high speeds, causing loss of vehicle control, accidents, and severe personal injuries. Tires that are more For technical reasons it is usually not possible to use wheel rims from other vehicles. Even wheel rims from the same model may not fit properly. Check with an authorized Volkswagen dealer or |