Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Cross section of a radial belted tyre
| 1 - | Tread block |
| 2 - | Tread groove |
| 3 - | Tread |
| 4 - | Nylon ply |
| 5 - | Belt layers |
| Usually made of steel |
| 6 - | Bead core |
| Consists of steel wires vulcanised into rubber. |
| Ensures secure seating of the tyre on the rim. |
| 7 - | Bead filler |
| 8 - | Rim flange protection |
| Protects the rim and tyre from abrasion from, for example, contact with the kerb |
| Tyres with Maximum Flange Shield (or rim protector bar) are marked with the abbreviation MFS. |
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Run-flat tyres, structure and identification of a SST tyre
Removing and fitting run-flat tyres
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If run-flat tyres are used, a Tyre Pressure Monitor display
must be fitted.
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Other materials:
Removing and installing luggage compartment aerial for entry and start
system -R137-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Release lever -80 - 200-
Removing
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Remove rear seat bench
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Removing and installing Tiptronic switch in steering wheel -E439-/-E438-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left sid ...
Electrical components
At some point, you have probably received an electric shock
when touching a metal object. This is due to the electrostatic
charge accumulated by the human body. This charge can cause
malfunctions if you touch the electric steering rack and
steering colum ...
