Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking radial and lateral runout on wheels and tyres with tyre gauge
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Preload tyre gauge approx. 2 mm. |
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Fit tyre gauge to side wall of tyre. |
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Make a note of the smallest and largest deflection of the
indicator needle. |
 Note
| If the difference is greater than 1.3 mm, the lateral
run-out is too great. |
| In this case, you can reduce lateral run-out by match
mounting the tyre
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| Extreme values on the tyre gauge due to small irregularities
in the rubber may be disregarded. |
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Preload tyre gauge approx. 2 mm. |
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Fit tyre gauge to running surface of tyre. |
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Make a note of the smallest and largest deflection of the
indicator needle. |
Note
| If the difference is greater than 1 mm, the radial run-out
is too great. |
| In this case, you can reduce radial run-out by match
mounting the tyre
→ Chapter. |
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Radial and lateral run-out occur when the wheel and tyre do
not run absolutely true.
For technical reasons, 100% true running is not possible.
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Attach rim to wheel balancing machine.
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Use the centring system for wheel balancing machines -VAS
5271-.
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Other materials:
Vehicles with torsion beam axle
Removing
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If fitted, remove rear left underbody trim
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
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Remove rear tunnel cross-piece
→ General body repairs, exterior; ...
Seasonal Tire Types
Understand Your Tire Type
The type of tires that your vehicle is originally equipped with depends on
vehicle model and market region. It is important to understand the capabilities
of your vehicle's tires and whether they are suited for summer, all-season, or
winter driving. Check the information ...
Removing and installing tyre pressure sensor, Siemens tyre pressure
monitoring system
WARNING
After tyre sealant has been used, the tyre pressure
sensor of the respective wheel must be renewed.
The Siemens system does not have a micro-encapsulated bolt.
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Checking radial and lateral runout of wheels and tyres, tolerances
Checking radial and lateral run-out on wheel rim