Wheels and tires of car Volkswagen Passat B3
Wheel and tire sizes
Depending on the model and version, VW PASSAT vehicles are equipped with tires and rims of different sizes. For disc wheels, the appropriate press-in depth must always be...
Depending on the model and version, VW PASSAT vehicles are equipped with tires and rims of different sizes. For disc wheels, the appropriate press-in depth must always be...
Wheel and tire designations
Disc Wheel Designations Example : 6 J x 14 ET38 6 - rim width in inches J — letter designation of the height and outline of the rim edge x — letter designation of a solid deep rim...
Disc Wheel Designations Example : 6 J x 14 ET38 6 - rim width in inches J — letter designation of the height and outline of the rim edge x — letter designation of a solid deep rim...
Wheel replacement
It is not advisable to change the direction of rotation of the tyres when replacing wheels, since the tyres adapt to the changed direction of rotation only when they are heavily...
It is not advisable to change the direction of rotation of the tyres when replacing wheels, since the tyres adapt to the changed direction of rotation only when they are heavily...
Running in and storing tires
Tire running-in New tires have a very smooth surface from the moment they are manufactured. Therefore, new tires (this also applies to the spare tire) are subject to running-in....
Tire running-in New tires have a very smooth surface from the moment they are manufactured. Therefore, new tires (this also applies to the spare tire) are subject to running-in....
Wheel balancing
Serially produced wheels are balanced at the factory. Balancing is necessary to compensate for uneven weight distribution and imprecision in the wheel material. During operation,...
Serially produced wheels are balanced at the factory. Balancing is necessary to compensate for uneven weight distribution and imprecision in the wheel material. During operation,...
Anti-skid chains
The use of anti-skid chains is permitted only on the wheels of the drive axle. For vehicles with all-wheel drive, chains are generally not required. If chains are prescribed for...
The use of anti-skid chains is permitted only on the wheels of the drive axle. For vehicles with all-wheel drive, chains are generally not required. If chains are prescribed for...
Emergency wheel
When using the compact emergency spare wheel, please note the following: The emergency wheel can be installed on the front or rear axle. The emergency wheel is intended for...
When using the compact emergency spare wheel, please note the following: The emergency wheel can be installed on the front or rear axle. The emergency wheel is intended for...
Tire maintenance
Checking tire inflation pressure Check tire inflation pressure only when tires are cold. Check the tyre inflation pressure once a month and also as part of maintenance....
Checking tire inflation pressure Check tire inflation pressure only when tires are cold. Check the tyre inflation pressure once a month and also as part of maintenance....
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