How often should Passat tires be replaced?

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Grayson
07/29/25 9:09pm
Volkswagen Passat tires should be replaced every 60,000-100,000 kilometers. The original tire brands are Dunlop and Continental. Depending on the configuration, tire sizes are divided into 235/45R18 and 215/55R17. The tire replacement method is as follows: 1. The vehicle must be placed on a flat road: If a problem occurs while driving on the road, a safety warning sign must be placed 150 meters behind. Use special tools to remove the tire nuts, and the nuts should be loosened in a diagonal direction. 2. Locate the support points on the vehicle chassis and place the jack: Slowly adjust the jack to raise the chassis, and the tire can be removed once it is suspended. If it is firmly fixed and cannot be removed, kick it appropriately. 3. Place the new tire and manually fix several nuts: Use special tools to tighten the nuts. At the same time, pay attention to the diagonal tightening method, and then install the nuts after the tire touches the ground.
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