Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: General

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information / Handling problems / Vehicle pulls to one side / General

Perform a road test to determine whether a vehicle is pulling to one side and if so, which side. If the vehicle pulls to one side → Chapter.

When wheel alignment is checked, include the wheel alignment test results in tyre complaint report.

Manufacturer's tolerances can lead to a slight amount of taper (asymmetry) in the tyre carcass. The rolling tyre then develops a lateral force which acts directly on the wheel suspension, leading to self-steering of the vehicle. Strategic rotation of the wheels can balance out this self-steering behaviour.

Vehicle pulls to one side

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Conicity

Conicity is caused by a slight offset of the tread and/or the belt (amounting to a few tenths of a millimetre) relative to the geometric centre of the tyre. Taper is ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing door inner seal
During production, a sealant is applied to the door inner seals, which are then placed on the door flange and rolled on. Note When removing the seal, the sealant is distributed across the inside of the seal. The sides are bent upwards ...

Removing and installing steering wheel multifunction buttons -E441-/-E440-
Special tools and workshop equipment required Removal wedge -3409-, qty. 2 Lever -T10468- ...

Removing and installing temperature flap control motor - V68-, RHD vehicles
Heater and air conditioning system with electric/manual controls Special tools and workshop equipment required Vehicle diagnostic tester Removing – Switch ...