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 tyre sealant
Place wheel on an even surface.
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Unscrew valve insert.
Caution
The tyre sealant is hazardous to the health.
May cause eye and skin irrit ...
Charging battery in service mode with battery charger -VAS 5900-
WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety
regulations
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Caution
The operating mode ...
Calibrating Blind Spot Monitor control unit -J1086-/-J1087-
Note
Before the actual calibration process of the control units,
the calibration unit -VAS 6350- needs to be set up as described
in the following chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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