Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: After changing a wheel
Once a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 wheel change is done, this page covers the finishing steps: clean the tools and stow them back in the foam holder, secure the spare or removed wheel in the luggage compartment, and — critically — have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked properly at the earliest opportunity.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
- Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the foam rubber holder in the luggage compartment.
- Stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the luggage compartment.
- The tightening torque of the wheel bolts should be checked immediately with a torque wrench.
- The damaged wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.
In vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring display, the system may have to re-learn if new tyres are fitted .
Questions & answers
After changing a wheel — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What must I do after changing a Golf Mk7 wheel?
Stow the tools and removed wheel securely. Check tyre pressure. Drive to a workshop to have the torque checked and the tyre monitoring system reset. Re-torque the bolts after 50 km.
Should I reset the Golf Mk7 tyre monitor after a wheel change?
Yes. The tyre monitoring system needs to be reset via the infotainment menu so it learns the new baseline for the changed wheel.
How fast can I drive on the Golf Mk7 temporary spare wheel?
Maximum 80 km/h. The temporary spare is for emergency use only — drive to the nearest workshop and fit a standard tyre as soon as possible.
