Checking the condition, wear pattern, pressure, and tread depth of the tires (VW Passat B6)

Contents: Checking the condition of the tires ↓ Checking the tread pattern ↓ Checking the tread depth of your…↓ General instructions ↓

Checking the condition of the tires

Note: If any defects are detected, check whether the tire needs to be replaced.

Check the tire tread and sidewall for damage and remove any foreign objects such as nails or debris if necessary.

Check your tires for uneven wear, wear eaten away on only one side of the tread, sidewall porosity, cuts, and punctures.

Checking the tread pattern

For example, the tread pattern of the front wheels can be used to determine whether the wheel alignment angles need to be adjusted.

Scoring on the tire tread pattern indicates incorrect alignment.

A tread worn down on only one side is usually a result of incorrect camber.

If such abnormal wear is detected, the axles should be measured to determine the exact cause (repair type of work).

Checking the tread depth of your tires (incl. spare wheel)

Check the tread depth.

Minimum tread depth: 1.6 mm.

Note: This value may vary due to different legislation in the respective countries.

Note: The minimum tread depth is reached when, when inserting a 1.6 mm thick template in these areas, it is not covered by the tread.

General instructions

The tire pressure rating chart is valid for standard tires of all factory-installed sizes.

Please note: For safety reasons, only tyres of the same model and tread pattern must be fitted on the same vehicle.

Attention: On all-wheel drive vehicles, it is mandatory to install only tires of the same model with the same tread pattern. Otherwise, the center differential may be damaged.

Note: The standard tire pressure for the corresponding vehicle model can be found on the sticker attached to the back of the fuel filler flap or on the B-pillar.

Please note that the tire pressure values given in the table are valid for cold tires. Do not release the pressure that has increased due to the tire heating.

Inflate the tires according to the load.

The spare tire should be inflated to the maximum pressure specified for the vehicle.

It is important to remember that after any inflation or deflating of any of the wheels of a vehicle with a tire pressure indicator, it is necessary to perform a basic adjustment.