Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Factors influencing the service life of tyres

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information / Tyre wear / Factors influencing the service life of tyres

The following factors influence a tyre's service life to varying degrees.

Driving style:

Speed

Braking

Acceleration

Cornering

Maintenance:

Tyre pressure

Environment:

Road surface

Ambient temperature and climate

Vehicle:

Weight

Dynamic toe and camber settings

Tyre use:

Speed range

Wet or dry

Tyre type:

Winter or summer

Running gear modifications:

If “suspension lowering kits” and/or alloy wheels that have not been approved by the vehicle manufacturer are used as accessories, the wheel positions can be altered so that the specified alignment is no longer maintained while driving.

Even if the axle geometry adjustment is correct with the vehicle stationary during wheel alignment, the changed vehicle height and wheel positions can cause the wheel suspension to move differently when driving.

Uneven wear is then unavoidable.

Tyre wear

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Saw-tooth wear

Saw-tooth wear is a stepped wear pattern on the individual tread blocks → Fig. that can cause increased tyre noise. The saw tooth is caused by uneven ...

Other materials:

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Assembly overview - rear wheel housing liner
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Overview of fitting locations - seals
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