Wheel and tire sizes VW PASSAT vehicles are equipped with tires and rims of various sizes, depending on the model and version. For disk wheels, the appropriate pressing depth must always be indicated....
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 outlines of the rim flange X - letter designation of a one-piece...
Wheel replacement It is impractical to change the direction of rotation of the tires when changing the wheels, since the tires adapt to the changed direction of rotation only when they are heavily...
Tire break-in and storage Tire break-in New tires have a very smooth surface from the moment they are made. So new tires (this also applies to the spare wheel) are subject to rolling. During the running-in...
Wheel balancing Serially produced wheels are balanced at the factory. Balancing is necessary in order to compensate for the uneven distribution of mass and inaccuracies in the material for the...
Anti-skid chains The use of snow chains is only permitted on the drive axle wheels. For vehicles with all-wheel drive, chains are generally not required. In the event that chains are prescribed...
Emergency wheel When using the compact spare emergency wheel, please note the following: The emergency wheel can be installed on the front and rear axles. The emergency wheel is intended for...
Tire service Checking tire inflation pressure Tire inflation should only be checked when the tires are cold. Tire inflation should be checked once a month, and also as part of maintenance. In...