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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.     ...

Other materials:

Assembly overview - manually operated or automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror, with rain and light sensor -G397- and without front camera for driver assist systems -R242-
1 -  Front cover For mirror base 2 -  Main beam assist control unit -J844- Equipment version Not sold separately 3 -  Retaining plate For interior mirror Bonded to windscreen. Removing and installi ...

Connecting air conditioner service station for measuring and checking
Depending on the type of equipment chosen, there may be variations in the required procedure; therefore always follow the user's manual for the equipment being used.   Note Always follow the procedure described in the user's manua ...

Notes for vehicles with start-stop system
Observe the safety precautions for vehicles with a start-stop system → Chapter. If a start-stop system is installed, the following abort conditions will deactivate the start-stop function: The star ...

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