Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Run-flat tyre, SST (Self Supporting Tyre)

Run-flat tyres, structure of a PAX tyre

Run-flat tyres (PAX) are specially developed tyres that differ from conventional tyres as follows: PAX tyre with support ring ...

Run-flat tyres - general information

Tyres with run-flat properties have reinforced side walls when comparing them with normal tyres. This reduces the slippage of the side walls and prevents the tyre fla ...

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Checking a battery with colour indicator
  WARNING Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations → Chapter! Carry out procedure in sequence as follows: 1.  ...

Removing and installing LED modules for daytime running light and side light -L176-/-L177- (does not apply for “GTE”)
  Note Left LED module for daytime running light and side light -L176- and right LED module for daytime running light and side light -L177- are only fitted on gas discharge headlights. The daytime running light and sid ...

Undulations
Radial depressions are slight concavities in the tyre sidewall. They run from the bead towards the shoulder of the tyre. These parts appear in the figure → Fig.. The cause is the accumulation of material ...