Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Increase in temperature due to insufficient tyre pressure

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The graph shows the temperature development of a tyre at a speed of 180 km/h.

A -	When specified tyre pressure is maintained, the temperature will remain stable.

B -	Danger zone: When tyre pressure is 0.3 bar below specification, the temperature rises to above 120° C at higher speeds.

C -	Critical temperature threshold: A tyre defect will develop.

T -	Temperature in °C

t -	Travel time in minutes

Increase in temperature due to insufficient tyre pressure

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