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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Increase in temperature due to insufficient tyre pressure

The graph shows the temperature development of a tyre at a speed of 180 km/h.
A -  When specified tyre pressure is maintained, the temperature will remain stable.
B -  Danger zone: When tyre pressure is 0.3 bar below specification, the temperature rises to above 120° C at higher speeds.
C -  Critical temperature threshold: A tyre defect will develop.
T -  Temperature in °C
t -  Travel time in minutes
 

Increase in temperature due to insufficient tyre pressure

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