General information about wheels and tires On cars "Golf" tubeless radial tires and rims of various sizes are installed. Keep in mind, when choosing a disc, it is necessary to take into account not only the diameter and...
Guidelines for the use of directional tires Tire durability When installing a directional tire (these tires can be recognized by the arrow on the sidewall of the tire) it is imperative to ensure the correct direction of...
Tire wear indicators In the grooves of the tire tread pattern there are "tire wear indicators" 1.6 mm high, located at right angles to the direction of translation of the tire. These indicators range...
Checking the valve Order of execution 1. Unscrew the cap from the valve. 2. Apply some saliva to the faucet. If a bubble forms, screw the valve back on with the back of the cap. Warning: Use only a...
Wheel swap In case of pronounced wear of the front wheels, it is recommended to swap the front wheels with the rear ones. As a result, all tires will have approximately the same service...
Rims and tires Tires and rims (on disc wheels) are important building blocks of a vehicle. Mounting and repairing tires requires special tools and professional skills. These works should only be...
Spare wheel The spare wheel can be installed on both the front and rear axles. The spare wheel is intended for short-term use only and should be replaced with a regular one as soon as...
Wheel replacement Zinc plated wheel bolts can only be used on stamped steel rims. Light alloy rims are attached only with chrome-plated wheel bolts, which have a tapered rotating washer. This...
Secret bolts for fixing wheels Order of execution 1. Using the plastic clip from the tool kit, remove the cap from the wheel bolt. 2. Insert the adapter into the recess of the wheel bolt as far as it will go....
Anti-skid chains Chains must be fitted to the front wheels only (this also applies to all-wheel drive vehicles). Snow chains can only be installed on tires with a dimension of 195/65 R 15. For...
Vehicle lifting Warning: If work is to be carried out under the vehicle, stands must be used for securing. Supporting the car with just one jack is not enough. Warning: Do not start the engine of...