Wheel and Tire Guide General Information
Tire Sealant
In this manual: Wheel and Tire Guide General Information
5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 5
Tire Sealant, Expiration Date
Tire sealant in the bottle has a limited storage life.
Therefore, the expiration date is indicated on the bottle -arrow-.
Replace tire sealant when minimum shelf life date has been reached (tire sealant must not be older than 4 years).
If the bottle was opened, for example, for a punctured tire, it must also be replaced.
Observe the disposal regulations.

Tire Sealant, Disposal
- Tire sealant or residue from it must not be mixed with other wastes/fluids
- Accumulating fluid residue from tire sealant must be collected and placed in a plastic container. The plastic containers can be sent for recycling together with the tire sets (if the expiration date has passed).
- The return or recycling can take place using the existing workshop disposal systems
- Check with the company responsible for trash pickup for the dealership.
Wheel Bolts
Wheel Bolt Versions
Shank Designs
There are two shank designs: rounded and conical.
The rounded shank has a curved surface -arrow A-. This design was used for original rims.
The conical shank has a flat surface -arrow B-. This design is used partially on rims from the accessories program.
- Wheel bolt with rounded shank
- Wheel bolt with conical shank

Note
- Make sure the correct wheel bolts are installed. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Only the same wheel bolts may be installed on all four wheel rims for every vehicle.
Standard, One-Piece Wheel Bolt.

Two-Piece Wheel Bolts with Short Rotatable Spherical Cap

Two-Piece Wheel Bolts With Long Rotatable Spherical Cap

Wheel Bolts, Anti-Theft Wheel Bolt
Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts
- Anti-theft wheel bolts
- Cap
- Wheel bolt adapter

Wheel Bolts, Master Sets for Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
- Wheel Bolt Master Socket Set -T10101-
- Wheel Bolt Master Socket Set -T10101A-
- Wheel Bolt Master Socket Set -T40004-
- Wheel Bolt Master Socket Set -T40073-
Test yourself
A quick Volkswagen Tiguan quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
Was this page helpful?