VW Touareg II 2 owners manual page 171

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In most cases, you cannot use wheel bolts from a different vehicle. Even wheel rims from the same model may not fit properly. Tires and wheel rims approved by Volkswagen have been matched precisely to your vehicle model and contribute considerably to good handling and safe vehicle performance. Tightening Torque Wheel bolts must always be installed with the correct tightening torque ⇒ Changing a wheel. The required tightening torque for the Touareg's wheel bolts is 133 ft-lbs (180 Nm). After changing a wheel, the bolt torque must be checked as soon as possible with an accurate torque wrench. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Wheel rims with bolted rim rings Wheel rims with bolted rim rings have several parts. The parts are bolted together with special screws in a special process. This helps to ensure that they will work properly, prevent leaks, run true and safely. Damaged wheel rims must be replaced, and you must never take them apart or try to repair them yourself. Have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility repair them for you ⇒ . Wheel rims with bolted decorative covers Light-alloy wheels may have interchangeable decorative covers attached to the rim with self-locking screws. If you want to replace damaged wheel covers, contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility ⇒ . WARNING Using improper or damaged wheel rims can affect driving safety, cause accidents and severe personal injuries. x Use only wheel rims approved for the vehicle. x Regularly check wheel rims for damage and replace them if necessary. WARNING Improper loosening and tightening of the bolts on wheel rims with bolted rim rings can cause accidents and severe personal injury. x Never loosen bolted connections on wheel rims with bolted rim rings. x Have all work on wheel rims with bolted rim rings performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. New and replacement tires ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS New tires x Drive a vehicle with new tires especially carefully for the first 350 miles (560 km) because the tires must first be broken in. Tires that are not broken in have reduced traction ⇒ and braking performance ⇒ . x Install only radial tires only of the same make, the same dimensions (tread circumference), and similar tread profile on all 4 wheels.

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