| Only tyres of the same construction and tread pattern should
be used on all four wheels. |
| Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread to the front
axle. |
| It is basically possible to replace tyres individually.
However, the vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing at least
both tyres on an axle at the same time. |
| On vehicles with rear sport differential, the vehicle
manufacturer recommends that you always replace both rear tyres
at the same time. |
 Note
| These restrictions apply, because an excessive difference in
the rolling circumference may result in overheat in the gear
oil. |
| The difference between the front and rear axle must not be
more than 3 mm. |
|
|
|
| Tread depth left front
tyre |
Tread depth right front
tyre |
Average tread depth on
front axle |
Difference between front
axle and rear axle |
| 2.0 mm |
2.0 mm |
2.0 mm between left and
right |
3.0 mm |
| Tread depth left rear
tyre |
Tread depth right rear
tyre |
Average tread depth on
rear axle |
Within the permissible
range |
| 3.0 mm |
7.0 mm (new tyre) |
5.0 mm between left and right
|
|
Questions & answers
Permissible deviation in tread depth — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What tread depth deviation is permissible on the Golf Mk7?
The maximum difference between the deepest and shallowest measurement across one tyre should not exceed the specified limit — otherwise the tyre is wearing unevenly.
This wear pattern is found on the driven wheels of
high-performance vehicles that are frequently driven long
distances at high speeds.
At high ...
