Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Permissible deviation in tread depth
| 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. |
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| 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
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Wear in middle of tyre