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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Factors influencing the service life of tyres

The following factors influence a tyre's service life to varying degrees.
Driving style:
Speed
Braking
Acceleration
Cornering
Maintenance:
Tyre pressure
Environment:
Road surface
Ambient temperature and climate
Vehicle:
Weight
Dynamic toe and camber settings
Tyre use:
Speed range
Wet or dry
Tyre type:
Winter or summer
Running gear modifications:
If “suspension lowering kits” and/or alloy wheels that have not been approved by the vehicle manufacturer are used as accessories, the wheel positions can be altered so that the specified alignment is no longer maintained while driving.
Even if the axle geometry adjustment is correct with the vehicle stationary during wheel alignment, the changed vehicle height and wheel positions can cause the wheel suspension to move differently when driving.
Uneven wear is then unavoidable.
   
Tyre wear
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Saw-tooth wear
Saw-tooth wear is a stepped wear pattern on the individual tread blocks → Fig. that can cause increased tyre noise. The saw tooth is caused by uneven ...

Other materials:

Connecting air conditioner service station
For vehicles that have connections on both low-pressure and high-pressure sides of refrigerant circuit Connecting air conditioner service station for measuring and checking –  Switch off ig ...

Changing bulbs in the tail light cluster in the tailgate
Fig. 237 In the tailgate: removing the cover Fig. 238 In the tailgate: removing the bulb holder First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The actions should only be carried out in the specified order: 1. Obser ...

Mounting tyre, wheels without and with tyre pressure monitoring
Only trained personnel may perform any assembly work on run-flat tyres. If fitted, check tyre pressure sensor using vehicle diagnostic tester, and renew it as necessary. –  Ensure proper assembly ...

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