Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Identification markings on the tyre sidewall, standard tyres
Example: Continental ContiPremiumContact 2 |
e.g. 205/55 R 16
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Position of TWIs (Tread Wear Indicators) |
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Manufacturer (trade name) |
Radial - radial cord direction in carcass |
Tubeless - code for tubeless tyres |
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Load capacity index / speed rating |
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Specified direction of rotation/installation for tyre |
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Maximum permissible load |
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Maximum permissible tyre pressure |
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Number of plies in the centre of the tread and in the sidewalls as
well as information about the material |
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E number = Approval number |
Tyre fulfils European guidelines |
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Manufacturer code / date of manufacture |
Identification number for manufacturer's plant, tyre size and tyre
model |
Tyre ageing / date of manufacture
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DOT - Department of Transportation |
Tyre fulfils standards of the Department of Transportation of the
United States of America |
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Identifier for Brazil, INMETRO |
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Identifier for China, CCC |
e.g. manufactured in Germany (Made in Germany) |
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Safety notes for use or fitting of tyre |
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Relative expected service life - abrasion resistance |
based on a US standard test |
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Rating of wet-braking traction, A, B or C |
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Rating of temperature resistance, A, B or C |
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Identifying tyres with run-flat properties |
e.g. self-supporting run-flat |
Identifying tyres with run-flat properties
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As compared to standard tyres, run-flat tyres (PAX) have
different codes and designations on the sidewall. This makes it
easy to identify run-flat tyres.
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Pressure and boiling point
The boiling points given in the table below are always based
on an atmospheric pressure of 1 bar. If the pressure on a liquid
is changed, its boiling point changes also.
It is well known that, for example, the lower the pressure,
the low ...
Assembly overview – high-level brake light, GTI, GTD and
»R«
1 -
Bolt
Specified torque 2 Nm
2 -
Brake light connector
3 -
High-level brake light
With high-level brake light bulb -M25-.
Removing and installing
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Fitting locations overview - mobile online services, eGolf
1 -
Control unit in dash panel insert -J285-
2 -
Telephone microphone -R38-
Installed in front section of roof console
Removing and installing
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Radio/RNS -RX ...
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