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What is the tire size of the Volkswagen Santana?

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DiNolan

07/30/25 10:09am

The Volkswagen Santana has two tire size models: 175/70R14 and 185/60R15. In the 175/70R14 model, the first number 175 represents the tire width of 175MM, 70 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire section is 70%, meaning the section height is 70% of the width, and 14 represents the rim diameter of 14 inches. The middle letter R stands for radial tire. In the 185/60R15 model, the first number 185 represents the tire width of 185MM, 60 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire section is 60%, meaning the section height is 60% of the width, and 15 represents the rim diameter of 15 inches. The middle letter R stands for radial tire. The Volkswagen Santana uses Continental tires, which feature unique tread designs on the surface to enhance vehicle handling performance. The spare tire is non-full size. If you want to replace the tires yourself, you can follow the steps below: Take out the spare tire and jack, place the jack under the frame of the tire to be replaced, ensuring the jack touches the metal part of the frame. Raise the jack until it supports the car. The jack should be positioned under the vehicle, and ensure it is at a right angle to the ground. Remove the hubcap and loosen the nuts counterclockwise. Do not fully loosen the nuts; just enough to eliminate resistance. When loosening the nuts for the first time, keeping the tire on the ground ensures that the nuts turn instead of the tire. Turn the nuts counterclockwise until they are loose. Repeat this step for all lug nuts and completely remove the nuts. Place the new tire on the wheel hub, carefully aligning the tire rim with the wheel bolts. Install the lug nuts and hand-tighten them until all nuts are snug. At this point, the tire replacement is complete. In addition to the model, tires are also marked with the following common data: Tire cord material: Indicated by Chinese pinyin, such as M for cotton cord, R for rayon cord, N for nylon cord, G for steel cord, and ZG for steel radial cord tires. Speed rating: Indicates the maximum speed at which the tire can carry a specified load under specified conditions. Letters A to Z represent certified speed ratings from 4.8km/h to 300km/h. Common speed ratings include: Q: 160km/h; H: 210km/h; V: 240km/h; W: 270km/h; Y: 300km/h. Rim specification: Indicates the rim size compatible with the tire for practical use, such as standard rim 5.00F.

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