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H up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V up to 149 mph (240 km/h) Z over 149 mph (240 km/h) W up to 167 mph (270 km/h) Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h) Some tire manufacturers label tires with a maximum permissible road speed above 149 mph (240 km/h) with the letter combination “ZR”. WARNING Using incorrect or unmatched tires and/or wheels or improper tire and wheel combinations can lead to loss of control, collision and serious personal injury. x Always use tires, wheels and wheel bolts tath meet the specifications of the original factory-installed tires or other combinations that have been specifically approved by the vehicle manufacturer. x All 4 wheels must be fitted with radial tires of the same type, the same size (tread circumference), and the same tread pattern. Driving with different tires reduces vehicle handling and can lead to a loss of control. x Never drive faster than the maximum speed for which the tires installed on your vehicle are rated because tires that are driven faster than their rated speed can fail suddenly. x Overloading tires can cause heat buildup, sudden tire failure, including a blowout and sudden deflation and loss of control. x Temperature grades apply to tires that are properly inflated and not over- or underinflatd. e Winter tires ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS Winter tires improve the handling characteristics of your vehicle significantly when driving under wintry road conditions. Summer tires have less traction on snow and ice because of their design (width, rubber composition, tread design). Volkswagen strongly recommends that you always have winter tires or all-season tires installed on all 4 wheels on your vehicle, especially when winter road conditions are expected. Winter tires also improve the vehicle's braking performance and help reduce stopping distances during winter weather. Volkswagen recommends installing winter tires once temperatures are below +45 °F (+7 °C). Winter tires are no longer suitable for winter driving once the tread pattern is worn down to a depth of 3/16 in (4.8 mm). In addition, winter tire performance decreases with age - independent of the tread profile depth. When using winter tires: x Obey state and country-specific legal requirements. x Install winter tires on all 4 wheels. x Use snow tires only under wintry road conditions. x Only use winter snow tires with dimensions approved for the vehicle. x Use only winter tires of the same tire belt design, the same dimensions (tread circumference), and the same tread design. x Follow speed restrictions according to the winter tire's speed rating code lette⇒r .

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