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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Stripped profile

Tyres with stripped profile
Such damage usually develops over a longer period of time. If an already damaged tyre is exposed to high stress, the centrifugal forces which occur at high speeds can tear components off the tyre.
The figure shows a tyre with stripped tread due to travel with insufficient tyre pressure.
 

Stripped profile

Damage caused by foreign bodies
Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and the like can pierce the tyre. This always leads to tyre damage.   ...

Tyre damage due to insufficient tyre pressure
The most common causes for tyre failure are minor external damage, a defective valve or a leaking rim due to corrosion or damage.     ...

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Hot air blower, 220 V / 50 Hz -VAS 1978/14-
  Caution When shrink-fitting, take care not to damage any other wiring, plastic parts or insulating material with the hot air blower. Observe the operating instructions of the hot ai ...

Dimensions – lettering on wing
  Note The dimensions shown here for “GTI” as an example are valid for all emblems. 1 -  Emblem Variations in appearance possible depending on the (special) model. 2 -  Height dimension 5.0 ± 1 mm, fr ...

Removing and installing A-pillar gap cover
  Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate. Special tools and workshop equipment required     ...

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