Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: 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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Special driving situations
Fig. 170 A: vehicle in a bend B: motorbike in front is outside the range of the radar sensor Fig. 171 C: vehicle is changing lanes. D: turning vehicle, stationary vehicle First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) has physica ...

Necessity of wheel alignment, multi-link suspension
Wheel alignment is necessary if: The vehicle does not handle properly. Vehicle has been involved in an accident and components have been renewed. Axle components are removed or renewed. ...

Damage caused when fitting
Bead core broken during tyre inflation.     Modern radial tyres for passenger cars are mounted only on safety rims. Safety rims have a hump -1- running along the bead seat. 1 -&nb ...