Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Eliminating flat spots caused by storage or handling
Eliminating flat spots caused by storage or handling |
Flat spots caused by storage or handling cannot be
eliminated from the tyre using workshop equipment. |
Flat spots caused by storage or handling can be removed only
by running the tyres warm. |
The method described below is not recommended in cold and
wintry weather. |
Requirements and conditions: |
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If necessary, check tyre pressure and correct. |
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If possible, drive the vehicle onto a motorway. |
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Traffic and road conditions permitting, drive a 20 to
30 kilometre stretch at a speed of 120 to 150 km/h. |
WARNING
Do not endanger yourself or other road users during
this road test. |
Observe the highway code and speed limitations in
force when performing the road test. |
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Jack up the vehicle immediately after the trip. |
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Unbolt wheels from vehicle. |
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Balancing wheels on stationary wheel balancer
→ Chapter. |
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Using the vibration control system -VAS 6230 A- you can
perform more functions than just stationary balancing.
A special feature of this system is th ...
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