Keeping it wheel

Both your owner’s manual and the tank cap will inform you on how high the pressure in your tyres should be. The pressure may vary by up to 1 bar, depending on the weight of the load.

If the pressure is too high, the power transmission is only good in the centre of the tyre – so the tyres will not last as long, driving comfort is reduced and tread wear is uneven.

Measuring devices are available at almost every fuel station. Try to check the pressure when the tyres are cold and do not reduce the air pressure of warm tyres. Since November 2014, passenger car models are also equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system. However, this is no substitute for regular checks!

On average, a tyre loses approximately 0.1 bar over three months. If the pressure drops rapidly, it could be that the tyre or valve may be leaking. Keep an eye on it. If in doubt: Please ask your local Volkswagen retailer.

You can measure the tread depth of the tyres on your car using the coarse tread grooves. They contain 1.6 mm high ridges – this is the prescribed minimum tread depth. You can now compare how worn your tyres are.

We've put together more practical information on tread depth.

Yes, our ID. models use special tyres: +Tyres. This is the most effective way to take advantage of the high driving forces produced by the powerful electric motors on the road. Special rubber compounds, large rims and specific inch sizes and tyre widths increase traction and can therefore enable greater range.

The additional braking distance of a vehicle with winter tyres compared to a car with summer tyres at 80 km/h on a wet road (asphalt temperature 7 °C) is 6.5m. More traction means a shorter braking distance and lower risk of accidents.