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 - |
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