Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Factors influencing the service life of tyres
| The following factors influence a tyre's service life to
varying degrees. |
| Ambient temperature and climate |
| Dynamic toe and camber settings |
| 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specified alignment is no longer maintained while driving.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. |
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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:
Removing and installing underbody heat shield
Note
The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified
slightly depending on engine fitted.
Removing
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Removing centre underbody panel
→ Chapter.
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Removing front tunnel cross-piec ...
Performance figures
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings For reasons of vehicle registration and vehicle taxation,
the power output and performance of some engines may vary in some countries from
the information given in this booklet.
Petrol engines
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Removing and installing seat trim on tunnel side
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle
side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Tyre wear
Saw-tooth wear