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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.
   
If the following damage can be observed, renew the support ring:
Broken parts or missing sections
 

Run-flat tyre system PAX, checking support ring

Tears in the running surface/separating walls
 

Run-flat tyre system PAX, checking support ring

Punctures and holes
 

Run-flat tyre system PAX, checking support ring

Blistering and discolouration due to overheating
Repairs on tyres
  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.
 

Run-flat tyre system PAX, checking support ring

Run-flat tyre system PAX, support ring
Dimensions     Overview of important dimensions: Codes/designations Examp ...

Tyre pressure sensor
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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 in ...

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 –  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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