Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking tyres
| As tyre damage can have serious consequences, you and the
driver should regularly check the tyres to identify any problems
at an early stage. |
| Damaged tyres cannot withstand driving conditions such as
high speed, long distances, sporty driving, and so on. |
| Damage can be caused in a number of ways: |
| Driving with insufficient tyre pressure |
| Assembly error when tyres were fitted on rims |
| Damage by embedding objects |
WARNING
| Whenever a safety risk cannot be ruled out, the tyre
must be renewed. |
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| When checking a tyre, look out especially for the following
criteria: |
| Surface erosion or ripples on the inner side (inflation
pressure was too low or not sufficient for the load) |
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| Loose rubber or loose radial threads |
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| Separated or deformed bead core |
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| Damage to tyre bead with cord ply visible |
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The most common causes for tyre failure are minor external
damage, a defective valve or a leaking rim due to corrosion or
damage.
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Bead core broken during tyre inflation.
Modern radial tyres for passenger cars are mounted only on
safety rim ...
Other materials:
Specified values for wheel alignment, multi-link suspension, Golf
These specifications apply to all engines.
Explanations regarding PR numbers
→ Chapter „Vehicle data sticker“.
Front axle
Basic
running gear
Sports
running gear
Raised
running gear
DCC
running gear
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Assembly overview - rear wheel housing liner
Note
Minor differences may be encountered in respect of front wheel
housing liner, depending on vehicle model.
Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar.
1 -
Rear wheel housing liner
Materi ...
Repairing ring terminals
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
VAG 1331
Note
The use of penetrating fluid, contact spray or grease etc.
is prohibited since the missing ad ...
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Tyre damage due to insufficient tyre pressure
Damage caused when fitting