Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking tyres
| As tyre damage can have serious consequences, you and the
driver should regularly check the tyres to identify any problems
at an early stage. |
| Damaged tyres cannot withstand driving conditions such as
high speed, long distances, sporty driving, and so on. |
| Damage can be caused in a number of ways: |
| Driving with insufficient tyre pressure |
| Assembly error when tyres were fitted on rims |
| Damage by embedding objects |
WARNING
| Whenever a safety risk cannot be ruled out, the tyre
must be renewed. |
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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) |
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| Loose rubber or loose radial threads |
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| Separated or deformed bead core |
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| Damage to tyre bead with cord ply visible |
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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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Bead core broken during tyre inflation.
Modern radial tyres for passenger cars are mounted only on
safety rim ...
Other materials:
Refrigerant circuit seals
Renew seals.
Moisten seals with refrigerant oil before installing.
Ensure proper seating of seals on the pipe or in the groove.
Work in a completely clean environment (the smallest
particles ...
Removing and installing bonnet release lever
Removing
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Tighten release lever -1- and unlock
bonnet.
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Insert a small screwdriver in gap between release lever
-1- and retaining clip
-2-.
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Lever re ...
EU tyre label, summary
Tyre manufactures must mark their tyres according to EU regulation
(EC) No. 1222/2009 (labelling of tyres) as of 01 November 2012.
The labelling of tyres regulation contains the requirements
reference markings and representation of information for rolling
resistance ( ...
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Tyre damage due to insufficient tyre pressure
Damage caused when fitting