Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Run-flat tyre system PAX, checking support ring
| As with tyres, the support ring does not always need to be
renewed after driving with a flat tyre. |
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| If the following damage can be observed, renew the support
ring: |
| Broken parts or missing sections |
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| Tears in the running surface/separating walls |
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| Blistering and discolouration due to overheating |
 Note
| Run-flat tyres (PAX) must not be repaired using a tyre patch
or similar. |
| Flat tyre sprays/foams must not be used with PAX tyres, as
these products are not compatible with the gel in the tyre. |
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Dimensions
Overview of important dimensions:
Codes/designations
Examp ...
Other materials:
Tread depth and wear indicators
Fig. 202 Tyre tread: wear indicators
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Tread depth
Difficult driving situations demand the deepest possible tread depth for the
tyres and the same tread depth for the tyres on the front and rear axles. This applies
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Aquaplus system (pearlescent and heliochrome)
Designation:
Pearlescent waterborne base coat -LPW 040 ...-
Heliochrome waterborne base coat -LHW 046 ...-
Pearlescent waterborne mixing paint -LWM 076 ...-
Issued 11.2 ...
Removing and installing manufacturer emblem
Note
The emblem cannot be removed without damage.
Removing
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Use a screwdriver -3- to carefully
lever manufacturer emblem -1- out of
radiator grille -2- in
-direction of arrow A-.
Installing
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