Tyre Maintenance
Regular maintenance and correct replacement of your tyres is vital, there are three basic checks that you can do to help prolong the life of your tyres, reduce your fuel bills and CO2 emissions, and ensure your Volkswagen can brake, accelerate and corner properly.
- Check your tyre pressure
- Check your tread depth is not below the legal minimum of 1.6mm. This is essential for your safety in all weather conditions.
- Inspect your tyres regularly for any cuts, bulges, uneven wear or objects embedded in the tread.
Measuring tyre pressure
Since 2014, we have equipped all of our cars with tyre pressure monitoring systems.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
How it works
- A tyre pressure sensor is built into every wheel.
- It transmits information to a control unit.
- The on-board computer displays the tyre pressure.
- If the pressure falls, the system warns the driver.
Please note: if you change your tyres the monitoring system will need to be partly replaced and also recalibrated.
Models with the direct system as standard:
- Touareg
- Arteon
Models with the direct system on request:
- Tiguan
- Passat
- Touran
Tyre pressure FAQs
Minimum tread depth
Tyre tread
Checking the tyre tread depth is one of the most important checks you can do yourself. Across the UK and Europe, the minimum allowed tread depth is 1.6mm, with 3mm or more being recommended. A quick way to check the depth yourself is the 20p check, simply insert a 20p coin into the tread grooves on your tyre and if you can see its outer band the depth is too low.
How deep should your tread depth be?
Deeper tyre treads are better at draining off water and help prevent aquaplaning in wet conditions. We recommend at least 3mm depth in the summer and 4mm in winter. See the diagram below to learn how tread depth affects your stopping distance on a snowy surface at 50kph.
How to increase your tyre's service life
