Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Run-flat tyres, repair work

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information / Information on tyres / Run-flat tyre, SST (Self Supporting Tyre) / Run-flat tyres, repair work

WARNING

Tyres with run-flat properties must be replaced after they have been run deflated.

Adhere to the special assembly instructions → Chapter.

General information

–	As with standard tyre/wheel systems, the disc-type wheel must also be checked before fitting.

–	Check wheel rim for true running, run out and other damage after a tyre has been run deflated → Chapter, as a pot-hole etc. could cause damage to the wheel rim.

–	Damaged wheels must be renewed.

Run-flat tyres, retrofitting/requirements when using run-flat tyres

Caution Retrofitting run-flat tyres to vehicles may only be undertaken if the tyres are fitted as standard or they ...

Run-flat tyres, PAX

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