VW Touareg II 2 owners manual page 186

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Please contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about appropriate wheel, tire and snow chain dimensions. If possible, use only chains with low profile links that are not thicker than 37/64 in (15 mm) including the tensioner. Remove center hubcaps and decorative rim rings before installing snow chains ⇒ . However, for safety reasons, caps must be installed on the wheel bolts. These are available from authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities. Collapsible spare For technical reasons, snow chains cannot be used on the collapsible spare ⇒ Collapsible spare tire. If you must use snow chains and have a collapsible spare tire mounted, move the collapsible spare to the rear axle, if a front tire has to be replaced. The tire taken off the rear axle can then be used to replace the flat front tire. Be sure to install the unidirectional tires so that they will run in the proper direction. Volkswagen recommends installing the snow chains before mounting the wheel to the vehicle. WARNING Using the wrong snow chains or installing snow chains improperly can cause accidents and severe personal injuries. x Always use the proper snow chains. x Follow the installation instructions provided by the snow chain manufacturer. x Never exceed the permissible speed limit when driving with snow chains. NOTICE x Remove snow chains when roads are free of snow. Otherwise, the chains can damage the tires, impair vehicle handling and can be quickly worn down. x Snow chains can scratch or damage wheel rims, if they have direct contact wthi the rims. Volkswagen recommends using coated snow chains. Snow chains are available in different sizes for each vehicle model. Glossary of tire and loading terminology ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, electro-mechanical power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not). Aspect ratio The ratio of sidewall height to tire width, expressed as a percentage. A number of 70 (0.7:1 or 70%) or lower indicates a low-profile tire with a shorter sidewall for improved steering response and better overall handling on dry pavement.

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