VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2006 (02) PDF Document

For your VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2006, it’s important to understand that tyres are high-tech products adapted to the requirements of modern vehicles. To ensure safety, performance, and comfort for the entire service life of the tyre, proper care, maintenance, and service are essential.

Key points to remember:

Vehicle Safety: This is the top priority. The optimal compromise for safety must be found across various operating conditions, including differing speed ranges, winter and summer use, and wet and dry roads.

Tyre Performance: Every tyre is subjected to a wide range of driving conditions. It is important that the basic requirements for ensuring optimal tyre performance are met.

Wheel Alignment: Proper adjustment of the axle geometry during wheel alignment is a crucial prerequisite for ensuring the maximum service life of the tyre. The wheel alignment must always be within the specified tolerance range.

Tyre Issues: Tyre damage and related problems can have various causes. It is important to determine whether a problem has been caused by the tyre or by other components.

Normal Wear: Normal wear and tear on a tyre will alter its characteristics. Rolling noises or rough running can be the result of such wear. These are symptoms of normal wear and do not constitute damage in the sense of a defective tyre. While measures can be taken to eliminate the symptoms to some degree, in some cases, it may not be possible to eliminate tyre noise completely.

When converting wheel and tyre combinations on your VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2006, you must observe the following conditions:

Legislative Conditions:

• If the wheel and tyre size, including the load index and speed symbol, is listed in the vehicle’s General Operating Permit (GTA) or EU operating permit/type approval, it can be fitted without any problem.

• It is not necessary for the wheel and tyre combination specified in the registration certificate to be fitted. All combinations approved in the vehicle’s GTA or EU operating permit may be fitted.

• For conversions recommended by Volkswagen, there are no general operating permits in accordance with § 22 StVZO (German road traffic and licensing regulations).

• If the wheels/tyres are not included in the relevant vehicle GTA or EU operating permit/type approval, the vehicle will no longer meet road traffic regulations if converted.

Technical Conditions:

• The listed combinations refer exclusively to Volkswagen genuine disc-type wheels.

• Tubeless radial tyres may only be fitted to rims with a safety hump feature on the shoulder.

• Tyres with run-flat properties (reinforced sidewalls) may only be used on disc-type wheels with an extended hump and on vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring system.

• The associated tyre inflation pressures must be adhered to. These can be found on the sticker inside the tank flap or in the vehicle’s tables.

• Ensure sufficient clearance to the wheels and tyres at parts of the wheel housing, suspension, and braking system in all operating conditions.

• Unless otherwise stated, snow chains may only be fitted to the drive wheels. On all-wheel drive vehicles, only the front wheels may be fitted with snow chains (with the exception of the Touareg).

• For technical reasons, some vehicles may require additional wheel housing extensions (flaps) on the wing or bumper when using certain wheel and tyre combinations.

The sidewall of your VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2006 tyre contains important information. Here is a guide to the identification markings, using an example like “Continental ContiPremiumContact 2” with size “205/55 R 16 91H”:

1. Size code: e.g., 205/55 R 16. This indicates the tyre’s dimensions.

2. Position of TWIs (Tread Wear Indicators): Shows where the wear indicators are located in the tread.

3. Manufacturer (trade name): The brand of the tyre, e.g., Continental.

4. Construction: Indicates “Radial” for radial cord direction and “Tubeless” for tubeless tyres.

5. Load capacity index / speed rating: e.g., 91 (load index) and H (speed rating).

6. Specified direction of rotation/installation for tyre: An arrow indicating the mounting direction for directional tyres.

7. Maximum permissible load: Data specific to North America.

8. Maximum permissible tyre pressure: Data specific to North America.

9. Number of plies: Information on the number of plies in the tread and sidewalls and the material used.

10. E number = Approval number: Indicates the tyre fulfils European guidelines.

11. Manufacturer code / date of manufacture: An identification number for the plant, tyre size, model, and the date of manufacture (tyre age).

12. DOT – Department of Transportation: Certifies that the tyre meets the standards of the US Department of Transportation.

13. Marking for Brazil

14. Marking for China

15. Country of origin: e.g., “Made in Germany”.

16. Safety notes for use or fitting of tyre

17. Relative expected service life – abrasion resistance: Based on a US standard test.

18. Rating of wet-braking traction: A, B, or C rating based on a US test.

19. Rating of temperature resistance: A, B, or C rating based on a US test.

20. Identifying tyres with run-flat properties: e.g., “self-supporting run-flat”.

21. Tread pattern: The model name of the tread, e.g., ContiPremiumContact.

Understanding the codes on your VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2006 tyres is crucial for safety and performance.

Explanation of Tyre Dimensions

Using an example like “195/65 R 15 91V”:

Speed Rating / Maximum Speed

Load Rating Code / Load Index (LI)

Proper storage is essential to maintain the quality and safety of your VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2006 tyres.

Storage Room Conditions:

• The storage area should be dark, dry, cool, and well-ventilated.

Important Precautions:

• WARNING: Stored tyres must not come into contact with fuel, oil, grease, or chemicals under any circumstances. These substances can damage the tyre material through chemical reactions that are not always visible, leading to dangerous situations when the car is driven.

Storing Complete Wheels (Tyres on Rims):

• Tyres mounted on wheels can be stored flat and stacked one upon the other.

• Ensure the tyres are clean and dry before storing.

• The inflation pressure should be increased to a maximum of 3 bar.

Storing Tyres without Wheels:

• Tyres without wheels are best stored standing vertically.

• If tyres are stacked for a long period, they can be pressed together, making them more difficult to fit later.

• If storing tyres vertically, it is recommended to turn them every 14 days to avoid developing flat spots.

Tyre ageing is a critical factor for the safety and performance of your VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2006.

Effects of Ageing:

• Tyres age due to physical and chemical processes, which can impair their function.

• Even visually flawless or barely used tyres older than six years may show a significant reduction in wet grip and winter suitability.

• Stored tyres harden and become brittle faster than tyres in constant use because regular flexing activates softeners in the rubber.

• Older tyres may develop hairline cracks.

Recommendation:

• It is recommended not to use summer and winter tyres which are older than 6 years. Winter tyres especially lose their adhesion properties with age.

• When fitting new tyres, a spare tyre may be used if it is in flawless condition and not more than 6 years old.

Determining Tyre Age (DOT Number):

The tyre’s age can be determined from the DOT designation on the sidewall, which includes the production date.

• Example of a DOT number to 31.12.1999: “DOT ….. 5 0 9 <"

– The “50” indicates the 50th week.

– The “9” indicates the year 1999.

• Example of a DOT number from 01.01.2000: “DOT ….. 0 1 0 0”

– The “01” indicates the 1st week.

– The “00” indicates the year 2000.

For winter driving, it is recommended that your VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2006 be equipped with winter tyres in the recommended sizes. As a basic rule, all tyre sizes listed in the vehicle documents can also be used as winter tyres.

Key points for winter tyre usage:

• Handling: Handling characteristics may be affected by the use of winter tyres and possible changes in wheel/tyre dimensions. Therefore, you must adapt your speed to the changed handling characteristics and road conditions.

• Fitment: To achieve the best possible handling, winter tyres must be fitted on all wheels.

• Tread Depth: The suitability of winter tyres with less than 4-5 mm of tread depth for winter operation is limited. Some countries require a minimum tread depth of at least 4 mm.

• Ageing: It is recommended that winter tyres be replaced after no more than six years. The special “winter properties” of these tyres decline with age, regardless of use.

• Speed Rating: Only when winter tyres are in use may the vehicle’s top speed be greater than the maximum speed specified by the tyre’s speed symbol. In this case, a label stating “Important! Winter tyres! Maximum speed … km/h” must be clearly visible to the driver.

• “V” Rated Winter Tyres: Winter tyres with a “V” speed symbol can be used up to 240 km/h, but only under certain conditions. V-rated tyres have 100% of their maximum load capacity only up to 210 km/h. At higher speeds, their load capacity decreases. For some vehicles with high axle loads and achievable speeds, standard V-rated winter tyres may not be sufficient for speeds up to 240 km/h.

• Extra Load (XL) Tyres: V-rated winter tyres marked “XL” (Extra Load) or “Reinforced” have a higher load capacity than standard V-rated tyres, which may allow for higher speeds depending on the vehicle’s axle load.

WARNING: Perform the checks and follow the instructions listed below. This is important to ensure that the wheel bolts and the wheels are properly secured.

Preparation:

1. Check to ensure that contact surfaces on the brake disc are free of corrosion and dirt.

2. Check to ensure that the contact surface on the centring seat of the brake disc is free of corrosion and dirt.

3. Check to ensure that the contact surface on the inner side of the wheel (rim) and the centring seat of the rim are free of corrosion and dirt.

4. The concave seats in the wheel bolt holes and the threads of the wheel bolts must be free of corrosion, dirt, oil, or grease.

5. Check that the wheel bolts can be easily screwed in by hand. The thread of the wheel bolt must not contact the bore in the brake disc. If it does, turn the brake disc relative to the wheel hub.

6. WARNING: Damaged, badly corroded, or difficult-to-remove wheel bolts must be renewed.

Fitting Wheels:

1. When fitting the wheel, screw in all wheel bolts uniformly by hand.

2. Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal sequence to approximately 30 Nm.

3. Lower the vehicle to the floor and tighten all wheel bolts diagonally to the specified torque using a torque wrench.

WARNING: Do not use an impact driver when screwing in the bolts!

The following are the recommended summer tyres for the VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2006 model. Please observe the general notes regarding recommended makes of summer tyres.

The following are the recommended all-season tyres for the VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2006 model. Please observe the general notes regarding recommended makes of all-season tyres.

The following are the recommended winter tyres for the VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2006 model. Please observe the general notes regarding recommended makes of winter tyres.