Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Run-flat tyres, PAX, checking

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When checking a tyre, look out especially for the following criteria:

Surface erosion or ripples on the inner side (inflation pressure was too low or not sufficient for the load)

Loose rubber or loose radial threads

Run-flat tyres, PAX, checking

Separated or deformed bead core

Run-flat tyres, PAX, checking

Damage to tyre bead with cord ply visible

Run-flat tyres, PAX, checking

Repairing run-flat tyres, PAX

General information It is not always necessary to renew a tyre after it has lost pressure and then been run in an uninflated condition. ...

Tyre storage

Storage room The conditions have to be: dark dry, cool and ...

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